Preparing for Possible Layoff

The best time to look for a job may be when you have a job — especially if you feel a layoff may be in your future. Take these steps to make sure when and if the time comes, you are already on track to finding a new job.

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Mon., June 30
Career and computer resource room training. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday and Friday. Glover-Sudduth Center, 2100 Plymouth Av. N., Minneapolis. Free. For more dates and times, call 612-827-9299.

Tues., July 1
Tools of the job-search trade. 6:30 p.m., Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina. Free. Call 952-826-7011.

Wed., July 2
Individual job search assistance. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis. Free. Call 612-630-6500.

Wed., July 2
Individual job search assistance. 1 to 4:30 p.m., Minneapolis Central Library, room N-201, 300 Nicollet Mall. Free. Call 612-630-6000. For those seeking employment or those who are reentering the workforce.

Thurs., July 3
The best place to start. 6 to 6:45 p.m., 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. Free. Call 651-646-3808.

Thurs., July 3
Finding work that works. 7 to 8:15 p.m., 2324 W. University Av., St. Paul. $30. Call 651-646-3808.

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