Henrico Calendar

**Job Club
Sometimes called job club, Future Alternatives Networking Group (FANG) is a job search and support group which meets every Wednesday; this is an opportunity to network with other job seekers, get new job search strategies, fine tune your interviewing skills, get job leads and meet prospective employers. Offered at the CRWC Chesterfield and Henrico Office.

Official GED Practice Test
Do you want to know if you are ready to take the GED test? Take the Official GED Practice test it will give you some indication as to whether you are ready to take the real thing or if you need to take prep classes. No appointment is necessary; however, testing begins promptly at the times scheduled below:

Adult Education Center, Highland Springs
201 E. Nine Mile Road (804) 328-4095
Practice Testing - Monday & Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
Practice Testing - Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 p.m.

Capital Region Workforce Center Location

5410 Williamsburg Road
Sandston, VA 23150
804.226.0885

Capital Region Workforce Center Hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm M-TH
8:00am - 12:30pm F

Visit our Website at:
www.co.henrico.va.us/catc

Let Us Help You Boost Your Career Opportunities!

Workshop Offerings for March

*Financial Aid! Funding for Training! FAFSA! and More...
If you're exploring options for paying for college, You'll learn about the various kinds of financial aid (loans, grants, and work-study), how to apply, common myths, and more.
Presenter: Tasha Robinson, State Dept. of Higher Education (Schevs)

**Basic Computer Skills
This introduction to Basic Computer Skills is a class designed for those individuals who have minimal or no computer skills. Classes are small and students get hands-on computer experience with individual attention from the instructor.
Presenter: CATC Staff

**Resume Clinic - Fine Tuning Your Most Important Marketing Tool
This workshop is designed to assist participants in learning how to paint an accurate and powerful picture of job strengths; and to select the most effective format for the current job search. Participants will get an opportunity to have resumes evaluated and recommendations made on format and content. Bring your disk or flash-drive so that you can make the changes needed to update your most valuable marketing tool!
Presenter: CATC Staff

**How to Do Your Job Search on The Internet
This interactive seminar is designed for those who are new to the internet and have no idea as to how to go about a job search using the internet. Participants will receive website addresses, get an e-mail address, and learn how to do a search and more!
Presenter: CATC Staff

**Apprenticeships and much, much more
Prepare yourself for working in the 21st century by learning a skilled industry trade. Get help to answer your questions about apprenticeship training, Green Jobs and direct you to training programs.
Presenter: Donna Carvana, State Dept. of Labor and Industry (Apprenticeships)

**Interviewing Clinic - Fine Tuning and Updating Your Interviewing Skills
This workshop is designed to provide participants with the most current information on interviewing process. Learn how to market yourself to get the job you want! Participants will have an opportunity to: fine tune interview techniques through mock interviews, develop answers to key interview questions, learn where to go to research salary, employers and more! Bring your resume and come dressed for the interview!
Presenter: CATC Staff

**How to Organize a Self Directed Job Search
If you haven't had to look for a job in a while this workshop will provide current strategies and tips for conducting a job search in today's job market.
Presenter: CATC Staff