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Career Launch for Teens: Employment Readiness (ages 13-18) -Virtual

with Spark Business Academy

Students will receive targeted training to get them ready for today's modern and highly competitive job market. Topics include resume preparation, cover letters, interview prep, and other strategies.

***The Zoom Link will be sent to all registrants prior to the event's start date.  This is a free four-part series.***

For additional assistance or inquiries about this program, contact the Chevy Chase Library at 240-773-9590.

In this interactive program presented by Spark Business Academy, students will receive the information tools needed as they launch in going for their most desired jobs and future careers.  Topics covered will include:

A. Resume Preparation
Participants will learn the leading practices that result in impactful resumes and how to avoid common pitfalls. They will come away with a professional resume based on current industry standards, which they will be able to use going forward.

B. Cover Letters
Participants will gain the skills to draft compelling letters that complement resumes, highlight key elements and catch the eye of the reviewer. 

C. Informational Interviews
These type of interviews provide a low-pressure way for students to grow their professional network and hone their interviewing skills. 

D. Interview Preparation
Participants will internalize the different types of interviews (e.g., informational, behavioral, technical, case-study), leading practices for a strong performance in each type of interview and common mistakes to avoid. 

E. Closing and Follow-up
Participants will learn the importance of thank-you notes and the benefits of following up, how best to do it and how polite perseverance is often rewarded.

F. Soft Skills
Participants will enhance such soft skills as communication, teamwork and collaboration, time management, public speaking, listening skills, problem solving, independent thinking, conflict resolution and more. 

Check out our TEENS PAGE for more resources. Don't have a card right now? No worries, try our newly improved Digital Library card https://mcpl.link/DigitalCard and you'll be ready to go in minutes.

By joining this Virtual MCPL program, you agree to abide by our rules of conduct. Library staff has the authority to remove you from this program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate, to ensure the safety of staff and customers.

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Accommodation Requests

Captioning and interpreting services can be requested by completing the request form. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests. Please make your request for accommodation at least five days before the library-sponsored program you plan to attend.

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