Digital Edge: College and Career Success Workshop Series

In-Person

Boost your college and career readiness in this monthly workshop series covering such topics as college application essays, resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and related digital tools.

Join us on the first Tuesday evening of every month for this workshop series designed to enhance your college and career readiness. Whether you're writing a scholarship essay, applying for your first job, or wanting to advance your career, this workshop series will equip you with essential skills to achieve your academic and professional goals. 

Topics rotate monthly and include college application essays, resume writing, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview skills, and more. Sessions offer best practices along with live demonstrations of how to use various digital tools and online library resources to accomplish specific tasks related to college admissions and job searches. Bring your own device, or check out one of the library's laptops for use during the workshops.

This program is designed for teens and adults with basic computer skills. Registration is not required. You are welcome to attend as many or as few workshops as you like.

For personalized support, book a one-on-one College and Career Coaching Session. Individual appointments are available on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Questions about this program? Contact the Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200, or email the presenter.

About the Presenter

A Teen Services Librarian at MCPL, Witt Salley moonlights as an adjunct professor in the University System of Maryland, where he teaches academic and technical writing. Witt brings decades of higher education leadership and teaching experience to his career readiness and digital literacy programs. Having taught these essential skills across the country and in various formats, Witt specializes in empowering teens and adults to achieve their college and career goals through practical guidance and digital tools. His extensive background ensures that each session is informative, engaging, and tailored to participants' needs.

Related Resources

Take a look at MCPL's College and Workforce Readiness Guide as well as these resources for Job Seekers.

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Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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