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TUESDAY, Sept. 7

Open computer lab. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays & Wednesdays in September, St. Paul Central Library, 90 W. 4th St., fourth floor training room. Free. Call 651-266-7000, ext. 5, or visit www.sppl.org. Sponsors: St. Paul Central Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. These drop-in sessions provide an opportunity to learn or practice computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Intro to computers. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in September, St. Paul Central Library, 90 W. 4th St., fourth floor training room. Free. Call 651-266-7000, ext. 5, or visit www.sppl.org. Sponsors: St. Paul Central Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. This four-part course will introduce you to using a computer, e-mail and the Internet. Sept. 14: e-mail I, Sept. 21: e-mail II, and Sept. 28: Intro to the Internet.

Job search assistance. 4 to 6 p.m., East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis. Free. Call 952-847-8425. Sponsors: Hennepin County Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. Individual help with job searches and filling out applications or résumés.

The best place to start/orientation. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. Provides an overview of services and can help you determine your next step toward more fulfilling work.

Social Media 101: What's the Big Deal? 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free. This introductory class provides a brief background about the fundamental social media tools. Whether you're looking for employment or you're a business owner looking to increase your online presence, social media is an essential.

Women can do it. (non-traditional careers) 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free. Training for low-income women seeking work in fields that offer high wages with an opportunity for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology (IT) and energy process.

How to conduct an effective job search. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., PPL Learning Center, 1925 Chicago Av., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-455-5300 to register. Sponsor: Project for Pride in Living. Learn about the job search process and how to utilize the Internet to your advantage when applying for jobs.

Résumés and cover letters: Part 2. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., PPL Learning Center, 1925 Chicago Av., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-455-5300 to register. Sponsor: Project for Pride in Living. Bring in your resume and cover letter for an in-depth review to enhance the look and content.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8

Job search assistance. 1 to 4:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 952-847-8000. Sponsors are the Hennepin County Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. Individuals can get help with job searches and filling out applications or résumés.

One-on-one job search assistance. 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Paul Central Library, 90 W. 4th St., fourth floor training room. Free. Call 651-266-7000, ext. 5, or visit www.sppl.org. Sponsors: St. Paul Central Library and Goodwill/Easter Seals. A job search representative from Goodwill/Easter Seals will be available to provide help looking for a job, filling out applications and writing résumés and cover letters.

Interviewing Skills. 1 to 3 p.m., PPL Learning Center, 1925 Chicago Av., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-455-5300 to register. Sponsor: Project for Pride in Living. Learn how to interview successfully and get the job.

Thursday, Sept. 9

Are you really LinkedIn? 6 to 8 p.m. , WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. $40. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. LinkedIn is one of the most powerful weapons of the career search in today's market. Learn hands-on how to optimize your profile, research companies and use your connections to find a job.

Career and employment transition group for women. 6 to 8 p.m., WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. Walk-in group for women to set goals, brainstorm ideas, and gain networking contacts.

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