The Center for Digital Equity

CM Library: Book a Librarian - Technology (Virtual)
2020-05-29 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Book a 30-minute timeslot for a 1-on-1 video call with a librarian! This session is for any technology needs you may have. We can cover: basic technology assistance, ebook or e-resource assistance.

Goodwill: O’Net – Articulating Your Skill-Set
2020-06-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
O*Net is a comprehensive web application that assist job seekers in exploring occupations, interests, skills matching, resume writing, and much more. This workshop is designed to teach participants how to navigate through the O’Net, and find the best job based on interests, knowledge and skill-set.

Goodwill: Who’s still Hiring?- Discovering Employment Opportunities and Avoiding Fraudulent Job Postings.
2020-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
This workshop is designed to help participants with discovering current employment opportunities in the Charlotte area, best practices for applying, and how to avoid fraudulent online job scams.

CM Library: Learning Circle: Getting Started with Microsoft Excel (Virtual)
2020-06-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-06-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-06-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-06-24 13:00 - 14:30
New to Microsoft Excel? In this free virtual learning circle, you can learn to create and format basic spreadsheets in Excel. We will use a lynda.com learning path to learn Excel together, and you can also earn course certificates to share your achievements to your professional LinkedIn profile, social media, or resume. A Learning Circle is a free, lightly facilitated group of learners coming together to achieve educational goals on a variety of topics. A Learning Circle is akin to a book group with a goal of exploring a new topic or skill. This learning circle will meet virtually every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30PM EDT starting May 20th for 6 weeks. Please include your email address when registering. Once you have registered, further information and the Zoom meeting link will be provided.Other Info
Course requirements: 1.) Microsoft Excel installed on your desktop computer or laptop; or Microsoft Excel in Office 365; 2.) Access to lynda.com with your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Card (free) or another source. To learn more about obtaining a library card visit https://cmlibrary.org/getacard or email onlinereference@cmlibrary.org.
Contact Name:
Hilary Swierc
Contact Email:
hswierc@cmlibrary.org

CM Library: One-on-One Homework Help (Virtual)
2020-06-03 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-06-10 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-06-17 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-06-24 17:00 - 17:30
Book a 30-minute timeslot for a 1-on-1 video call with a librarian! This session is for any homework help your school age child may need. We will answer questions and connect you with helpful online resources. A secure link and password will be sent to you after you register for the session.

Goodwill: Tips for Online and Virtual Interviewing
2020-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
This workshop is designed to help participants with quick and helpful tips for successful virtual and online interviewing.

Goodwill: Professional Networking & Creating A Lasting Impression
2020-06-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Stand out by creating your personal brand while making a positive first impression! This workshop will assist attendees with learning how to build a professional network. Including best practices in both virtual and in person settings.

CM Library: Book a Librarian - Technology
2020-07-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
Book a 1-hour timeslot for a 1-on-1 video call with a librarian! This session is for any technology or general reference needs you may have. We can cover: basic technology assistance, ebook or e-resource assistance. Please make sure you register with a valid email address, as the link to join the virtual meeting will be shared via email.

Goodwill: Microsoft Word - Creating, Opening and Saving Documents
2020-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn how to create and save new documents, open existing documents, correct spelling and grammatical errors, and print your documents.

Goodwill: Creating a Excel Workbook
2020-07-06 11:30 - 12:30 | ONLINE
In this workshop, you will learn how to create a new workbook. You will learn how to enter and delete content, how to modify columns and rows, how to drag and drop cells, and how to use the cut, copy and paste function.
