MassHire Metro North Career Center

Career Exploration
2020-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Not sure what direction to take on career options? What’s your preferred work environment? In this in-depth session, we will explore how values, self-assessment and research fuel your career search. Note that this session is not designed to tell you what job to pursue but which types of careers would resonate with your values, personality and skills based on your in-class participation of a self-directed search. (2 hours)

Twitter
2020-02-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Learn the beauty behind the social media trend. We will examine Twitter as a networking tool, one with the powerful potential to enhance your job search. Learn the whys and hows of tweeting, when to retweet, follow and share all in the name of finding your next position. (1.5 Hours)

Unemployment Representative Onsite
2020-02-06 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-02-10 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-02-12 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-02-19 08:30 - 15:30, 2020-02-20 08:30 - 15:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
A representative from the Department of Unemployment Assistance will be onsite to answer questions about unemployment claims.

Word 2 ($59)
2020-02-06 09:00 - 12:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This course is designed to create and modify complex documents with the use of tabs, tables and columns. (3.5 Hours) $59 Recommended pre-requisite: Word 1

Federal Resumes & Applications
2020-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Ever desired to work for the federal government? If so, you’ll need a federal resume and an understanding of how to navigate the multi-layered steps of the application process. The federal resume is different from resumes used for private companies or non-profits. Come learn the ins and outs of what to include, what to leave off and where to go to find the information that will help you succeed. (2 Hours)

Mass Rehabilitation Information Session
2020-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Come in to learn about the services offered through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.

Advanced Job Search with Twitter
2020-02-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
After getting your fill of Twitter 1.0, return for the second course of advanced tips and tricks designed to leverage this powerful social media tool for your career hunt.
(1.5 Hours) Recommended pre-requisite: Twitter 1.0

Word 3 ($69)
2020-02-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
In this course you will be able to perform the most advanced functions, including Mail Merge, tracking changes and templates. (3.5 Hours) $69 Recommended pre-requisite: Word I

Conveying Your Skills
2020-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
If the job search is your recipe, this workshop is the secret ingredient! We will identify and write out transferable skills that can be used for resumes, cover letters, networking and job interviews. We will then discuss body language and how verbiage changes from the resume to the interview. Finally, attendees will deliver their C-A-R and S-T-A-R Statements during class, taking advantage of in-class feedback. Through mastery of these components, participants will learn how to apply their accomplishments to a smart job search. Please Note: all participants will be expected to stand and deliver accomplishment statements in front of the class. (2 hours)

Resume/Cover Letter Fundamentals
2020-02-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
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. (2.5 Hours)

PowerPoint 1
2020-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn to create, design, and deliver presentations. (3 Hours)

Understanding Social Security
2020-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Learn about the common mistakes people make when signing up for Social Security. New legislation has changed the rules and knowing how this affects you can help you avoid costly mistakes. Hear about the new claiming rules for married couples, divorcing individuals and minor children. (2 Hours)

LinkedIn Headline & Summary
2020-02-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Master the tested and proven techniques used to devise compelling Headlines and Summaries for LinkedIn. We’re giving away the secrets of stealing the attention of LinkedIn gatekeepers so you can stay ahead in the job search race! Recommended pre-requisite: LinkedIn 1.0 (1.5 Hours)

PowerPoint 2 ($59)
2020-02-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This class is focused on creating audience-focused presentations while incorporating animation, transitions, and sound. (3.5 Hours) $59 Recommended pre-requisite: PowerPoint 1

What's Age Got To Do With It?
2020-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Learn how to respond to age-related interview questions and why experience is an advantage in your job search. Topics include discrimination, résumé tips and general strategies. How do you tackle the label “overqualified” and demonstrate your professional attributes as a candidate? Sign up and find out!
(2 Hours)

Tailor & Format a Resume
2020-02-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Learn how a professional resume should look. In this session, you will learn the formatting skills needed to get your resume through the Applicant Tracking Systems and into the hands of your target employer. (1.5 Hours)

Office Closed for Staff Training
2020-02-13 | Chelsea Career Center, 4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA, 02150, United States

PowerPoint 3 ($69)
2020-02-14 10:00 - 13:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Design presentations using masters, and templates. Customize audio and video to create special effects. Prerequisite: Recommended pre-requisite: PowerPoint II (3.5 Hours) $69

Career Development Options
2020-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, 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. (1.5 Hours)

Presidents Day - Offices Closed
2020-02-17 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

Excel 1
2020-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. In this course you will learn to create, edit and format spreadsheets and learn how to create basic formulas.

Excel 2 ($59)
2020-02-19 09:00 - 12:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
This Excel class, we will focus on managing and analyzing data using data tables, sorting, and filtering, as well as quickly copying formulas with absolutes and range names. (3.5 Hours) $59
Recommended pre-requisite: Excel 1

LinkedIn Basics
2020-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
“What is LinkedIn?” “How can it help me in my job search?” “I signed up long ago but haven’t looked at it in ages.” Sound familiar? We can help! Learn why LinkedIn is pivotal to your job search. Gain the attributes of a stronger LinkedIn profile. Master the skills of navigation needed for networking, interview prep, and researching your target industries and organizations. We’ll also talk about how the core competencies of your resume can be pulled directly from your LinkedIn account. Come with your questions, leave with confidence. (2 hours)

Excel 3 ($69)
2020-02-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
In this course you will work with advanced formulas and applying Absolute Named Ranges when using Logical IF Functions, and Vlookup Functions, as well as working with formulas across multiple worksheets. Recommended pre-requisite: Excel I (3.5 Hours) $69

Salary Negotiation
2020-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
How do we successfully negotiate salary? How can we trade “me vs. them” for “mutually beneficial?” In this session you’ll find out! Topics include the Do’s and Don’ts of compensation, CAR Statements, ZOPA, anchoring bias, offer analysis, and deflection tactics. Master your delivery, fuse your experience with industry know-how and ensure mutual value between you and your target employer. (2 Hours)

Excel Pivot Tables ($49)
2020-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Learn to create pivot tables and analyze your data with slicers and pivot charts. Come master the power of this Excel tool. Recommended pre-requisite: Excel I & II or Proficiency in formulas, Data Tables, Sorting and Filtering. (2 Hours) $49
