September 2023 newsletter

Career Center seminars, articles and videos for September 🏫

We have three exciting seminars for you this month!

Links to the videos uploaded to our YouTube channel since our last newsletter are below. If you want to see our upcoming videos when we post them:

It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it.

LILLIAN HELLMAN

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

JOHN F. KENNEDY

Get a Federal Job: The Schedule A Hiring Process for Individuals with Disabilities

Getting a federal job is usually a lengthy and complicated process. But for workers with disabilities, there is a program which may allow you to cut through some of the red tape and get assistance …

The Functional Resume, Part B: The Single Track Career

One of the most crucial parts of writing an effective resume is choosing the right format. We usually distinguish between chronological, functional, and hybrid formats, with each having distinct pr…

How to Succeed at a Job Fair

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD
ROOM 102, 1ST FLOOR

Registration required. Please call (225) 231-3733 or register online here.

Job fairs can be a great place to make connections with employers … but only if you know how to do it well. If you’d like to improve your job-fair know-how, please join us for this free seminar. Career Center staff will discuss what to expect at job fairs, how to prepare, and how to avoid common mistakes.

How to Avoid Job Search Scams

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ZACHARY BRANCH LIBRARY
1900 CHURCH ST., ZACHARY

Registration is required. Please call 225-231-3733 or register online here.

Sometimes free isn’t free. Sometimes job offers aren’t real. Sometimes online companies are just trying to scam you. If you’re concerned about getting tricked in your job hunt, come to this seminar. Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak will discuss common job search scams. She will explain:

  • Which clues to look for

  • How to safeguard your own information

  • How to job search safely and securely

How to Pay for College: A Financial Aid Roadmap for First-Time or Returning College Applicants

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
PRIDE-CHANEYVILLE LIBRARY
13600 PRIDE-PORT HUDSON RD., PRIDE

Registration required. Please call (225) 658-1540 or register online here.

College is getting more expensive by the year. Come and learn what tools (such as grants, scholarships, and loans) are out there to help you afford college, how to choose the right college for your plans, and how to stretch your college budget. We will share information and strategies that apply to first-time college applicants and people returning to college after taking a break.