Guidance Sessions

bccIn addition to scheduled workshops, we can offer any of the following workshops in a one-on-one Guidance session! Simply REGISTER for a guidance session and let us know in the notes which workshop you’re interested in. 

CAREER PREPARATION SERIES

CAREER EXPLORATION 
Learn more about yourself through O-Net! Identify your skills and interests to move forward to find the right career, education, training or employer, no matter your current employment situation.

RESUME WRITING
Learn the best style and techniques for portraying your skill set and experience to potential employers--what to do, what to use, an explanation of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and how to structure your best resume. Please prepare by bringing pertinent information with you to this session.

GET THAT JOB!
Portray your best self to potential employers with through your resume, cover letter, interviews, social media, proper dress and communication. Bring your resume, cover letter, ideas and an open mind!

SOFTWARE SERIES

WORD BASICS
Learn beginner-level skills or update your older version skills in Microsoft 2019 (using BCC laptops). 

EXCEL BASICS
Learn beginner-level skills or update your older version skills in Microsoft 2019 (using BCC laptops). 

POWER POINT BASICS
Learn beginner-level skills or update your older version skills in Microsoft 2019 (using BCC laptops). 

INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE SUITE
An introduction to Google’s own set of productivity and creation tools. Bring your own device or use a BCC laptop to learn more about this versatile, free platform.

INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD STORAGE 
Learn the basics – and the advantages and drawbacks of “the cloud.” We’ll look at Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and other services for storing documents and photos.

SOCIAL MEDIA SERIES

PROMOTING YOURSELF: HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL LINKEDIN PROFILE
Learn how to set up a new profile or reboot your existing profile to experience the best professional results. Please have access to a digital photo that effectively communicates your business image.

KEEP IT TO YOURSELF: CONTROLLING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
We’ll discuss privacy settings and appropriate posts, and outline various platforms. We’ll focus on Facebook to find the right privacy settings for you to keep your information available to only the people you choose.

ON TARGET: FINDING THE BEST JOB SEARCH SITES
Looking for employment on the web is a tough job! It takes time and determination to sort through endless listings to find the “perfect fit” while avoiding job scams. Join us for an overview of sites and tips for finding and getting the job!

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL BEST SERIES

CRAFTING THE COVER LETTER
We’ll cover the best tips to create a short and concise yet powerful statement that will introduce your highlights and put you in the “keep” pile for a future interview!

ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING: STAYING POSITIVE DURING TIMES OF CHANGE
Learn how to frame your daily interactions, at work and home, with a positive outlook that will serve as a bridge to personal and professional success.

MANAGING STRESS DURING TIMES OF CHANGE
Learn how basic breathing techniques, becoming mindful, reducing technology and getting enough sleep bring balance to each new day. Find out about positive stress and how it can keep us moving forward.

MANAGING OUR TIME IN A 24/7 WORLD
Learn how to keep time on your side with a variety of planning tips and tools.

SETTING GOALS ONE SMART STEP AT A TIME 
Join us for this interactive workshop where we’ll aim to organize, maximize and prioritize goals to hit your target every time.

 

 

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March 13, 2023