Job Classes

PowerPoint 2007-- Learn On Demand online training

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

PPLD offers free online training in Microsoft Office products to all patrons whose library card starts with a 4. Enhance your job skills. These evening classes will introduce patrons to the subscription database: Learn On Demand, create an account for them, and get them started on one particular product. Prerequisites: Computer Basics and Windows Basics. Patrons must have a library card starting with 4 and know their PIN. Sign up online or call any library. This evening's focus: MS Powerpoint 2007. Call the Old Colorado City Library for more information 719-634-1698.

Laptop Lab

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand to assist with personal projects, Microsoft Office, job applications, class work, or provide practice materials. No registration required, but limited to first 10 attendees. Call the library for more information.

Career Compass Lab

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 8:30 AM
Where: East Library - 5550 N. Union Blvd. at East Computer Lab

In this class, you will learn about library resources that can help with your job search, resume, and interviewing skills. Call 389-8968 to register!

Teen computer programing study hall

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 3:00 PM
Where: Sand Creek Branch - 1821 South Academy Blvd. at Sand Creek Computer Lab

This free workshop is for teens who want to better their chance at obtaining a job.

Minding Your Business

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 8:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Computer Lab

Learn how to research starting or growing a business or how to find a job in Minding Your Business seminar from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. This class covers print sources, electronic databases and websites to help find information on industry, competition, vendors, financials, mailing lists, and more.

Laptop Lab

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand to assist with personal projects, Microsoft Office, job applications, class work, or provide practice materials. No registration required, but limited to first 10 attendees. Call the library for more information.

Job Search Drop-In Class

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Computer Lab

Come by with your job-hunt questions. A librarian will show you resources for creating resumes and cover letters, researching industries etc. No registration required, but you must arrive by 2:15. If no students arrive between 2-2:15, class will be canceled.
(also known as Career Compass)

Minding Your Business

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 8:30 AM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Computer Lab

Learn how to research starting or growing a business or how to find a job in Minding Your Business seminar from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. This class covers print sources, electronic databases and websites to help find information on industry, competition, vendors, financials, mailing lists, and more.

Laptop Lab

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 9:00 AM
Where: Old Colorado City Branch - 2418 West Pikes Peak at Old Colorado City Meeting Room

Library laptops are available for use in our downstairs meeting room. Library staff will be on hand to assist with personal projects, Microsoft Office, job applications, class work, or provide practice materials. No registration required, but limited to first 10 attendees. Call the library for more information.

Job Search Drop-In Class

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:00 PM
Where: Penrose Library - 20 North Cascade at Penrose Computer Lab

Come by with your job-hunt questions. A librarian will show you resources for creating resumes and cover letters, researching industries etc. No registration required, but you must arrive by 2:15. If no students arrive between 2-2:15, class will be canceled.
(also known as Career Compass)