• The various types of nonprofits that operate in the sector
• The many jobs that can be performed in nonprofit organizations
• What is needed to get a job in the nonprofit sector
• Tips on how to get a nonprofit job
• Where to look for nonprofit jobs

WHEN:  Wednesday, June 13, 6-9 pm

WHERE:  Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Alexandria

COST:  $30

Instructor Saunji Fyffe is currently a Research Associate at the Urban Institute Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, and serves as the Tutor Coordinator at CORE.  She has over 17 years experience as a Director of Human Resources at various nonprofit organizations.

To reserve your space in the class, complete the registration form and send it in with your payment.

In this 6-session, 15-hour workshop students will:

• Study basic accounting principles
• Learn fundamental accounting terms
• Create and run a business using QuickBooks
• Enter bills and create customer invoices in QuickBooks
• Create financial statements
• Learn about types of jobs available for QuickBooks users in diverse businesses
• Receive a certificate upon completion of the course.

WHEN:  Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28; 7 to 9:30 pm each night

WHERE:  Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Alexandria

COST:  $125

Instructor Robert Kraus has over 20 years of executive experience transforming the operations, financial position, and profitability of diverse enterprises including a home furnishings store, an independent movie theatre, bar/bistro, coffee house, wholesale importer, and a major political party.

To reserve your space, fill out the registration form and mail it in with your payment.

WHEN:  Three consecutive Saturdays, June 9, 16, and 23, 1-5 pm

WHERE:  Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Alexandria

COST:  $90

Instructor Ali Mohammed has been a CORE instructor for 11 sessions.  He holds the following certifications:  A+ Certified Computer Technician, N+ Network Certified, MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer).

To reserve your space, complete the registration form and send it in with your payment.

WHEN:  Saturday, May 26, 1-3 pm

WHERE:  CORE computer classroom in the Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Alexandria

COST:  $25

INSTRUCTOR:  Bo Pham is a Branch Chief at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, overseeing technical reviews of commercial nuclear power plant licenses.  He brings ample experience and perspectives both as someone who’s been through the job search process and as an active hiring manager for his agency.

Fill in and return the registration form with your payment to reserve your space in the class!  For more information, contact Katherine at 703-931-7346 x103.

Skills learned will include:

• Basic functions including creating emails and email signatures
• Use of the menu bar
• Using the address book and calendar functions
• Creating new contacts
• Creating and using distribution groups
• Business cards

WHEN:  Saturday, May 12, 1 to 4 pm

WHERE:  Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Alexandria

COST:  $30

INSTRUCTOR:  Shervon Ceromain brings a wealth of experience in various business sectors, including corporate finance, tax, consulting, state government, education, and nonprofits.  His areas of teaching include Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.

To sign up, complete the registration form and send it with your payment.  For more information, contact Katherine at 703-931-7346 x103.

When:  Saturday, May 5, 1-5 pm

Where:  CORE computer lab, Fairlington Presbyterian Church

3846 King Street, Alexandria VA 22302

Cost:  $35

Instructors:  Ehud Zipor is a long-time consultant for the telecom and wireless industries.  Dalia Zipor has over 14 years of experience as a solutions architect and software engineer.

To register, complete the registration form and send it in with your payment.  Questions?  Call Mary Giordano at 703-931-7346 x 102.

Prospective students must:

• Live in Northern Virginia
• Have little or no computer skills
• Speak, read, and write English at a 6th grade level or better
• Commit to attending all classes

See the program flyer for income eligibility guidelines and application instructions.

We offer workshops in four job-related tracks:  nonprofits, banking & finance, retail & sales, and self-employment.  Take any three workshops in one of the four tracks to earn a certificate!  Here are the courses coming up in May, with more to follow in June and July:

• The Basics of Salesforce.com (nonprofit and retail tracks)
• Mail Merge (nonprofit track)
• Microsoft Outlook (retail track)
• LinkedIn (self-employment track)

Plus, we’re offering track-specific workshops on how to get that job you want in the field that’s right for you.  Read the full course descriptions for workshop dates and times, and then fill out the registration form and send it in with your payment.  Space is limited, so register today!