Opportunities in February for Prospective Students
CORE’s Fall 2012 term begins in July – and students can enroll now! The first step is a required information session. We’re holding these sessions at all four class locations, at the following dates and times in February.
Alexandria (Fairlington Presbyterian Church, 3846 King Street, Alexandria)
Wednesday, February 8, 7 pm
Wednesday, February 15, 7 pm
Tuesday, February 21, 11 am
Tuesday, February 28, 11 am
Fairfax (Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax)
Monday, February 13, 5 pm
Wednesday, February 22, 1 pm
Monday, February 27, 5 pm
Seven Corners (James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church)
Monday, February 13, 6 pm
Herndon (Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett Street, Herndon)
Tuesday, February 28, 6 pm
No registration is necessary to attend the information session – just bring a pen!
Gain an Edge in Holiday Retail Hiring – And More!
If you are interested in earning $30,000 – $60,000 a year in retail management or as a professional sales person, CORE has a workshop for you!
On Saturday, December 3 at 1 pm, join us to find out more about careers in department stores, chain stores, food services, retail banking, auto sales, and other service industries. Students will learn about:
Types of positions in retail and typical career paths
How product knowledge and understanding your store’s policies lead to success
Real world examples of the benefits of commission sales
History of retail and how it’s changed because of the Internet
How it’s still all about the customer
Employers in the retail, food service management, auto sales, real estate, funeral home, and bank industries are scheduled to participate in this workshop – a great opportunity to get a foot in the door for a new job!
Registration for the workshop is $35 and must be received by Wednesday, November 23. The class will take place at CORE’s main offices, 3846 King Street in Alexandria.
Get Ready for Give To The Max Day – November 9!
Give to the Max Day is a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area. The goal is to get thousands of local residents to support their favorite regional charity, raising millions in donations and grants in just 24 hours!
CORE is participating in this event, and we’ve set a goal of raising $2,000 from our supporters to help provide low-income adults with the opportunity to learn new skills to get better jobs and lift their families out of poverty. Won’t you join us? Visit our page on razoo.com on November 9 – become a “fan,” tell us what CORE has meant to you – and please make a donation toward our goal. Check out the awards page: prizes galore (i.e., additional funds to support our program) for the top fundraisers!
Follow the event’s progress on Twitter using #Give2Max.
Enhancement Workshops are Here!
My, how time flies! Our fall/winter schedule of enhancement workshops is out, and the first workshop – Basics of Blogging – starts on November 5! These mini classes are open to anyone in the community and cover a variety of computer- and career-related topics. They’re fun, they’re short, they’re cheap. Come learn something new with CORE! See the full schedule and course descriptions, and then send in the registration form with your payment to reserve your spot. See you in the lab!
Basics of Blogging – begins 11/5
Get that Job! Careers in Retail and Sales – 12/3
Intermediate Excel – begins 12/13
Google Docs – 12/17
Get that Job! Careers in Banking and Finance – begins 1/2/2012
