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CAREER FOCUSED


PUTTING YOUR BEST SELF FORWARD

Description: In today’s tough economy, you need to pull out all the stops to get ahead. This webinar will assist participants in understanding and communicating their skills, talents, strengths and experiences in order to develop a confident, comfortable and promotional style. Learn how to project your best self as you seek a new job or a promotion.

Date: Tues, Oct 6

Times: 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM

Instructor: Jane K. Stimmler

Registration Information:

        COST: $55

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

 

Note: This webinar is valuable for women at every career stage, including those who are entering or re-entering the workforce, who want to be successful in business, achieve professional satisfaction and grow in their chosen careers.

BREAKING INTO THE BOY'S CLUB

Description: In spite of a number of high profile successes for women, the business world is still predominantly a male-dominated culture. This webinar will help participants get ahead by understanding what they may be up against in the organizational culture, and how to acquire political savvy and utilize it in a positive way.

Date: Wed, Oct 21

Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Instructor: Jane K. Stimmler

Registration Information:

        COST: $55

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

 

Note: This webinar is valuable for women at every career stage, including those who are entering or re-entering the workforce, who want to be successful in business, achieve professional satisfaction and grow in their chosen careers.

RESUME WRITING

Description:  Tips on enhancing your resume and opportunity to have your resume reviewed.

Date: Tues, Oct 13

Times: 6:30 PM- 8 PM

Instructor: Rachel Yudell

Registration Information:

        COST: $75

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

OPTIONS TO STARTING A NEW BUSINESS

Description: This webinar introduces the prospective entrepreneur to the opportunities, possibilities and challenges of starting a new business. Topics to be discussed include: self-analysis, choices between buying an existing business, a franchised business or starting your own. Also, learn about business evaluation tools, statistics and demo on how to finance your idea.

Date: Section I - Thurs, Oct 8

          Section II - Thurs, Oct 22

Times: 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM

Instructor: Mauro Bonatti

Registration Information:

        COST: $55 /ea

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

 

CURRENT EVENTS


JOBS IN THE COMING GREEN U.S. ECONOMY

Description: Starting with a brief discussion of ecology, energy and economy, this webinar fast-forwards to the “green economy” promised by President Barak Obama. Participants will explore the following six questions:
• How did the US economy get to be in the shape that it is in today?
• What role did energy play in the evolution of today’s US economy?
• What were the major environmental impacts of US economic activity?
• Will the green aspects of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act be enough to transform the US economy into a “sustainable” one?
• What will be the skills needed for the coming green economy?
• How will interested individuals become qualified and available to be hired by the rising green sectors?
 

Dates: Wed, Dec 2nd

Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Instructor: John Sorrentino, Ph.D.

Registration Information:

        COST: $55

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

 

COMPUTERS & WEB


BLOGGING FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Description: Have you ever wondered what a blog is? Are you puzzled as to why so many people are using them? In this Webinar, you will learn the basics of blogging and the various types of blogs. We will cover the essentials from setting up a blog to managing the comments and interactivity on the blog. Learn how to add text, pictures and videos to your blog, so start collecting your photos and videos; we will use them to personalize your blog. We will also delve into some of the techniques used to integrate blogs into Web sites – this is quickly becoming a major marketing technique for website owners. Finally, discover what your social responsibility is in reporting and commenting when managing your blog. At the conclusion of this Webinar, you will have the knowledge necessary to determine if a blog is the right way to go for the message you want to convey or the experience you want people to have when they visit your Web site.

Dates: Thurs, Oct 15

Times: 12:30 - 1:30

Instructor: Quaiser Abdullah

Registration Information:

        COST: $55

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

 

Note:  Participants must have a valid email address for this Webinar.

MAIL MERGE WITH MS WORD 2007

Description: Learn how to create mail merges in Word 2007, using the Ribbon or the Mail Merge wizard. You will learn how to set up the main document and create or import data sources for letters and mailings. Using the mail merge tool, you can also create envelopes, catalogs, and labels. We will also discuss filtering and sorting the data source, to develop targeted communication campaigns.

Dates: Thurs, Oct 1

Times: 9 AM- 10 AM

Instructor: Hope Lindauer

Registration Information:

        COST: $65

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

PIVOTTABLES AND PIVOTCHARTS WITH MS EXCEL 2007

Description: PivotTables and PivotCharts are powerful tools that can help you analyze and manage your data. You will learn how to use Excel 2007 to create charts using Chart Wizard and F11, formatting chart options and adding graphics. You will also learn how to create and modify pivot tables and how to use helpful functions to maximize efficiency.

Dates: Thurs, Oct 1

Times: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM

Instructor: Hope Lindauer

Registration Information:

        COST: $65

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS & MEETINGS WITH OUTLOOK

Description: Join us as we explore the Outlook calendar. First, learn the difference between appointments and meetings. Find out how to schedule an appointment, assign categories and edit appointments. Also, learn how to schedule a meeting, reply to a meeting request and manage meetings. You’ll also be able to print the Outlook calendar.

Dates: Thurs, Oct 1

Times: 12 PM - 1 PM

Instructor: Hope Lindauer

Registration Information:

        COST: $65

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

 

HORTICULTURE


RAIN GARDENING

Description: Instead of trying to divert water off of your property – keep it to intensify your landscape. Using rain in combination with water-loving plants, the two will create lush areas of diversity and color even during drier periods. The natural cooling effect of these areas will provide an oasis to enjoy all summer long.

Dates: Wed, Oct 28

Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Instructor: Eva Monheim

Registration Information:

        COST: $55

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

BUILDING A WOODLAND GARDEN

Description: If you already have a grove of trees or are thinking of planting one, this presentation will help you to make the proper selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals for a year round grove of interest.

Dates: Wed, Nov 4

Times: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Instructor: Eva Monheim

Registration Information:

        COST: $55

        WHERE: Online – at your computer

        HOW: Visit the Webinar and Online Registration page

How to Access the Webinar: Instructions will be emailed upon registration

 

MAURO BONATTI, Non-Credit Instructor

 

Mauro Bonatti is a Non-Credit Instructor at Temple University. He holds a masters degree in Computer Sciences and was recognized as a contributor to the Space Shuttle program for the development of the Space Shuttle booster’s refurbishment system. ^ back to top

 

 


 

JANE K. STIMMLER, Non-Credit Instructor

 

Jane Stimmler is a Non-Credit Instructor at Temple University. She is also the CEO of Marketing Edge and the author of the book Breaking Into the Boys' Club: 8 Ways for Women to Get Ahead in Business. ^ back to top

 

 


 

JOHN SORRENTINO Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics

 

John Sorrentino teaches full-time in the Economics Department at Temple University.  ^ back to top

 

 

 


 

RACHEL YUDELL, Career Coach

 

Rachel Yudell is a Career Coach at Temple University.  ^ back to top

 

 

 


 

QUAISER ABDULLAH, Adjunct Faculty

 

Quaiser Abdullah is an Adjunct Faculty and Assistant Director of IT at the College of Education at Temple University. ^ back to top

 

 

 


 

EVA MONHEIM, Full-Time Faculty

 

Eva Monheim is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture at Temple University. ^ back to top

 

 

 


 

HOPE LINDAUER, Non-Credit Instructor

 

Hope Lindauer is the owner of Lindauer Learning Systems and a Non-Credit Instructor for Temple University Fort Washington ^ back to top

 

 


 

 

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