Coming in September to Farmington, Hartford, and Newington
All workshops are FREE
Next Chapter Success: Essential Skills for Mature Workers, will offer high-impact in-person workshops designed to enhance job readiness, technological competency, financial literacy, and personal well-being to empower mature workers to remain actively engaged in the workforce.
Dates:
Farmington
Sept 15 – 17
Main Library
Hartford
Sept 22 – 24
Hartford Public Library
Newington
Sept 29 – Oct 1
Newington Senior and Disabled Center
*If you can’t attend all the workshops in one location, you’re welcome to register for additional sessions in another town.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1 – Foundations of Success
Welcome & Orientation (1:00 pm to 1:15 pm)
Introductions, goals, and overview of Next Chapter Success
Understanding the Job Market
Resume Coaching (1:15 pm – 2:30pm)
Crafting resumes that highlight mature worker strengths
Translating skills into new industries
(Break: 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm)
Interview Skills (2:45 pm to 4:00 pm)
Confidence-building questions and answers
Negotiating offers
Day 2 – Digital & Professional Tools
Computer Literacy Basics (1:00 pm – 2:30pm)
Essential workplace software & online tools
Navigating job search platforms
(Break: 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm)
Communication & Networking (2:45 pm to 4:00 pm)
Building professional relationships
Leveraging LinkedIn & community connections
Day 3 – Workplace Readiness
Workplace Readiness (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
Time management, teamwork, and adapting to culture/change
Strategies for managing work and life commitments
(Break: 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm)
Goal Setting & Personal Action Plan (2:45 pm to 4:00 pm)
Group reflection
Budgeting
Networking Event (4:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
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