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TUESDAY, March 16

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. Orientation provides an overview of services to help you determine the next step toward more fulfilling work.

Women can do it info session. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free information session. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. This program trains low-income women to be well-prepared, skilled employees in fields that offer high wages with opportunities for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology and energy process.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MarcH 17

Cover letters, résumés and interviews (WIW #2) 1 to 4 p.m., at WomenVenture, 324 W. University Av., St. Paul. $40. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. Learn how to write an ideal résumé and cover letter and how to master a job interview.

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

Thursday, MarcH 18

Computer Basics 1. 1 to 3 p.m., PPL Learning Center, 1925 Chicago Av., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-455-5300. Sponsor: Project for Pride in Living. Learn about basic computer skills, mouse and keyboard skills, and basic tools on the computer.

Job counseling for dislocated workers. 2 to 4 p.m., Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center. Free. Call 952-847-5600. Sponsors: Brookdale Library and HIRED. Counselors from the Employment Action Center's Dislocated Worker Program will provide tips on job-search skills and answer career questions.

Women can do it info session. 5 to 6 p.m., WomenVenture, 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free information session. Call 651-646-3808. Sponsor: WomenVenture. This program trains low-income women to be well-prepared and skilled employees in fields that offer high wages with an opportunity for advancement: construction, engineering, information technology and energy process.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

Résumés and cover letters 2. 9 a.m. to noon, PPL Learning Center, 1925 Chicago Av., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-455-5300. Sponsor: Project for Pride in Living. Receive one-on-one support for writing your résumé.

Résumés and cover letters 1. 1 to 2:30 p.m., PPL Learning Center, 1925 Chicago Av., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-455-5300. Sponsor: Project for Pride in Living. Learn about the basics for writing a great résumé and cover letter. Job counseling. 1 to 4 p.m., Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center. Free. Call 952-847-5600. Sponsors: Brookdale Library and HIRED. A job counselor will be available to guide and assist you in achieving your employment goals.

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