Events

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and inventors learn the essentials of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. This session provides an overview of key concepts and the process of searching the USPTO…

This is a 3-hour hands-on workshop that will teach you how to structure great presentations.

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

* Understand how to plan your topics and organize your points

* Keep your audience members engaged…

Do you break into a cold sweat when you hear the words "job interview?" This workshop can help you feel more confident, prepare to communicate clearly, and present your best self to a potential employer.

In this workshop you’ll learn:

A side hustle can be a second income stream that's based on your unique talents and interests. Learn how to set up a side business in just 7 days by getting scrappy and focusing only on what's necessary (and ignoring what's not). The free…

Discover all the great classes you can take for free online at KCPL. 

Explore careers, expand your computer skills, and try out new techniques from the comfort of your home.

We'll cover Learning Express, Gale Course, Creativebug, and…

Organize your job search so that you're more efficient and putting your best foot forward! In this class, we'll discuss:

Looking for your next career move? Employers want to know more than just your past job titles—they want to see how your skills can make an impact in their organization. Join Dr. Angie Taylor, President of Taylor Career Strategies, to learn…

Learn how to present your professional experience, accomplishments, and job search goals in a succinct and persuasive way. Use your pitch to network and make connections to further your job search.

Ever wonder why your resume isn’t getting noticed? It might be the bots. In today’s digital hiring landscape, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are the gatekeepers—and it’s time you learned how to beat them.Join Dr. Nina Talley for a deep…

Join us to explore O*NET Online, the nation's primary source of occupational information.

We'll explore how to use O*NET to research salary ranges, plan career changes, and improve your resume.

Feeling unsure about where to begin your job hunt? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Join our Getting Started orientation session, designed to help job seekers like you take the first steps toward meaningful…

Update your resume to compete in today's lightning-fast business environment. We will do a reality check on the purpose of a resume, review types of resumes, discuss how to collect and organize document data, best practices for writing, the…

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Learn how to use ChatGPT wisely and safely to improve your efficiency.

Looking to clarify what you truly bring to the table in your career? Join Dr. Angie Taylor, President of Taylor Career Strategies, for a transformative session that helps job seekers identify and articulate their most valuable skills.

In…

If you are unsure of your next career move, discover how to set up professional meetings to explore future career options with people already working in those fields. Learn how to research potential pathways, questions to ask in meetings,…

Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.

In this workshop, you will learn four strategies to improve your resume and make your resume more attractive to hiring managers.

Put your best foot forward and learn how to prepare for interviews today. We will touch on one-on-one, panel, virtual, and lunch/dinner-type interviews. We will discuss research methods, voice and presence factors, a variety of practice…

Schedule a meeting with Career Navigator John Schlipp to discuss your intellectual property. Please use the appointment scheduler to book your 45-minute session.

Join LinkedIn expert Carolyn Dickerson and learn how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you!

Click here for a full description of what you will learn in each session!