MassHire Metro North Career Center

Career Development Options
2019-01-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2019-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Interested in getting one-on-one career counseling to help with your job search? Need grant funds for schooling or training? Come learn about your career path options and how we can help you in your job search. This information session explains in detail about the eligibility requirements for accessing these grant-funded services through WIOA.

Understanding Social Security
2019-01-28 14:00 - 16:00
Can I withdraw funds from my 401K? When can I start collecting Social Security? Do I need to hire an attorney? Learn about the common mistakes people make when signing up for Social Security. Get your questions answered and get your financial future in order.

Unemployment Representative Onsite
2019-01-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-01 09:00 - 16:00
A representative from the Department of Unemployment will be onsite to answer questions customers have about their claim.

Resume/Cover Letter Fundamentals
2019-01-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
Learn the résumé styles used by professional résumé writers and how to get yours noticed. You’ll be given the tools to determine which style suits your job search best! We’ll look into the mechanics of what makes an effective cover letter. You will learn how to effectively present your experience and skills to tailor to a job description to help land that next interview.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Info Session (Full)
2019-01-30 13:00 - 15:00
Interested in working for the State of MA?
Juanita Allen, Recruitment and Outreach Manager, HR Division from Commonwealth of MA office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity will provide a presentation and answer questions on how to apply to state jobs
To register please email Lisa at: Lchakalos-ryan@mhmncc.com or
please call 617-661-7867 (Ask about our session in Woburn on February 12th)

Hospitality Training Info Session
2019-01-31 14:00 - 15:00
Start your hotel career!
Come learn about a Introduction to Hospitality Pre-apprenticeship Training Program. Training program runs for 6 weeks Monday-Friday. Must be able to work weekends and holidays and pass a drug test and employer background check.

15-Minute Resume Critiques
2019-01-31 14:30 - 15:30
A 15-minute critique of your résumé. We will determine an appropriate format, eliminate nonessential information, and recommend additions to help you rewrite your self-marketing tool. Please bring your most recent résumé. (By appointment)

Entrepreneurial Think Tank
2019-02-01 10:00 - 12:00
Are you ready to run your own business? We’ll help you take the first step. Entrepreneurial Think Tank is a forum for budding entrepreneurs. We will discuss the basics of starting a small business. Is entrepreneurship right for you? Sign up and find out!

Staying Positive in the Job Search
2019-02-01 10:00 - 12:00
Charlie applied to hundreds of positions online and not a single bite! Sidney got to the final interview stage for several career opportunities and consistently struck out. Clarke simply gave up because nothing worked. Does this sound like you? We can help you avoid job search pitfalls like depression, anxiety and negativity. Join other job seekers who are in the trenches with you. Immediately put into practice stay-calm strategies so you can focus. Together, we will learn and comprehend the steps to staying positive in the job search.

LMI: Outlook of Your Job Search
2019-02-04 10:00 - 12:00
What’s the outlook of your job search? We’ll find out by investigating the seven points of the MA Unemployment Labor Market Research Worksheet. Learn to research target industries, organizations and positions. Review salary ranges and industry trends. Master self-assessment and the informational interview. Register today and learn how these keys serve as the working bedrock of a smart job search. (2 hours) For this workshop, please come prepared with at least one target industry and/or a target job title that you are considering on your job search.

Career Development Options
2019-02-04 13:30 - 15:00
Interested in getting one-on-one career counseling to help with your job search? Need grant funds for schooling or training? Come learn about your career path options and how we can help you in your job search. This information session explains in detail about the eligibility requirements for accessing these grant-funded services through WIOA. (1.5 Hours)

Word 1 ($59)
2019-02-05 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Microsoft Word. In this course you will learn how to create, edit, format, and add design elements to documents such as letters, memos, flyers. (3.5 hours)

Unemployment Representative onsite
2019-02-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-12 09:00 - 16:00
A representative from the Department of Unemployment will be onsite to answer customers’ questions about their claims.

Understanding Retirement Benefits
2019-02-05 10:00 - 12:00
Are you considering retiring? Wondering when can I start collecting Social Security? Can I withdraw funds from my 401K? At what age must I start drawing down from my IRA? What’s defined benefit? You’ve got a lot of questions—get them answered and put your financial future in order!

Word 2 ($69)
2019-02-06 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to create and modify complex documents with the use of tabs and tables. (3.5 hours) Recommended pre-requisite: Word 1

JobQuest: Completing Your Profile
2019-02-06 13:00 - 15:00
Let’s look under the hood of JobQuest, Massachusetts’ job search engine. What are the keys to connecting to employers? How can hiring managers and industry insiders find you? Join us and get back to work that much faster!

15-Minute Resume Critiques
2019-02-06 14:30 - 15:30
A 15-minute critique of your résumé. We will determine an appropriate format, eliminate nonessential information, and recommend additions to help you rewrite your self-marketing tool. Please bring your most recent résumé. (15 Minutes)

Word 3 ($79)
2019-02-07 09:00 - 12:30
In this course you will be able to perform the most advanced functions, including Mail Merge, tracking changes and templates. Recommended pre-requisite: Word I (3.5 hours)

Interviewing
2019-02-07 10:00 - 12:00
Is your resume getting your foot in the door but you’re not advancing beyond the interview? Come and learn the best practices of a successful in-person job interview! We will discuss research, CAR Statements, post-interview follow-up and the importance of non-work related activities. We will also explore how best to navigate an interview’s behavioral and traditional questions.

15-Minute Critiques
2019-02-07 14:30 - 15:30

Outlook 1 ($59)
2019-02-08 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of the Microsoft Outlook interface. You will focus on the basics of email as well as managing multiple types of emails and your contacts (3.5 hours)

Fuel Assistance Info
2019-02-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-02-12 10:00 - 12:00
Come receive help on accessing fuel assistance from ABCD’s Energy Programs. Listen to a short presentation about the program and then get one-on-one help to complete the application.

Interview Drills
2019-02-11 10:00 - 12:00
In Interviewing Fundamentals 1.0, you learned the dos and don’ts of the job interview. Now, put those skills to work in this small group, big impact session! What’s a good interview? What’s a poor interview? What are the signs that an interview went well? Through video clips, mock interviews, and in-class feedback, we will examine what it takes to be successful in your next job interview!
Please Note: all participants will be expected to engage in mock interviews in front of the class.
Pre-requisite: Attendees have taken the Interviewing Fundamentals workshop

PowerPoint 1 ($59)
2019-02-12 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn to create, design, and deliver presentations. (3.5 hours)
