Spring 2012 Scheduled Events
Adult Re-Entry New Students Orientation
Are you an adult that has been out of school for quite some time, or just never took that first step towards college? Please plan on attending the Adult Re-entry new student orientation before beginning classes. Please select a date and time that best fits your schedule from the list below and email tina.franklin@gcmail.maricopa.edu.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 01/10 | 6:00-8:00p.m. | SU 104 E |
Building Your Resume
Marketing You to Your Future Employer
Join us for an informative session on building a resume that leads to interviews. If you have never done a resume, just getting started or looking to improve your current one, this seminar is for you.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 03/19 | 11:00-12:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Wednesday | 03/28 | 4:30-5:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Monday | 04/02 | 11:00-12:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Thursday | 04/26 | 10:30-11:30a.m. | CCS-108 |
Winning Interview Techniques
Do you get nervous just thinking about interviews? Relax, we can help! We will teach you how deal with the common questions (Tell me about yourself?) to answering the more difficult questions. Learn what you need to do before, during, and after the interview to make you to the best person for the job.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 02/08 | 5:30-6:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Thursday | 03/08 | 12:30-1:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Monday | 04/16 | 11:00-12:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
| Monday | 04/30 | 12:00-1:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Internship and Job Search
Don't wait until May to start looking for an internship or job opportunity. Better opportunities are available for those students who plan ahead. In this workshop, you will learn about the importance internships and jobs you have in college can play in your long-term career. You will also learn how to identify, apply, and obtain an internship or job opportunity that you really want, not something you have to settle for.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 05/02 | 2:00-3:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Conducting a Successful Online Job Search
Applying for jobs online seems like a quick way to apply for a lot of jobs. However, you need to focus on quality over quantity. We will help you learn strategies to make your efforts successful.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 02/16 | 2:30-3:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
Where are the Jobs and How do I Find Them?
Let's face it, finding a job in today's job market can be difficult and time consuming. In this workshop, learn how to diversify your job search, uncover the hidden job market and make connections with people who can help you get a job.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 02/29 | 11:30-12:30p.m. | CCS-108 |
Building Your Brand – Marketing You to Employers
Nike has the "swoosh," Geico has the gecko, and Disney has the mouse. So, what is your brand and how do you stand out in the crowd of job applicants. In this seminar, we will talk about what makes you unique and how to communicate it to your next employer.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 01/25 | 12:00-1:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Disney College Program
During their tenure on the Disney College Program participants will have to develop transferable skills. These skills include guest service, problem solving, service recovery, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, attention to detail, time management, personal empowerment, self-confidence, responsibility, and cultural sensitivity.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 02/09 | 3:00-5:00p.m. | SU 104 AB&C |
University Transfer Tidbits
Do you plan to transfer to a university? Do you know which one? Do you feel confident about how to do that? No matter how far along you are in your academic program, come to this workshop to learn how to research options, make decisions, do the paperwork, and get to the next level.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 02/28 | 3:30-4:30p.m. | SU 104 A&B |
Feeling Overwhelmed in College?
Attend this 50-minute session and learn the keys to regaining control of your life and keeping your sanity!
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 04/05 | 10:30-11:30a.m. | B-202 |
Test Taking Skills
Have you ever sat down to take a test and had your mind "go blank?" Learn strategies to reduce anxiety, recall information and improve test performance.
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 03/22 | 3:00-4:00p.m. | B-201 |
Do It Now: Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination
Do you put off until tomorrow what you could do today? Do you paralyze yourself by procrastinating? Don't wait. Attend this workshop!
| Day of the Week | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 02/01 | 12:00-1:00p.m. | CCS-108 |
Scheduled Events by Date
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 01-10-12 | Adult Re-Entry New Students Orientation |
| 01-25-12 | Building Your Brand |
| 02-01-12 | Do it Now: Understanding & Overcoming Procrastination |
| 02-08-12 | Winning Interviewing Techniques |
| 02-09-12 | Disney College Program |
| 02-16-12 | Conducting a Successful Online Job Search |
| 02-28-12 | University Transfer Tidbits |
| 02-29-12 | Where are the Jobs and How do I Find Them? |
| 03-08-12 | Winning Interviewing Techniques |
| 03-19-12 | Build Your Resume |
| 03-22-12 | Test Taking Skills |
| 03-28-12 | Build Your Resume |
| 04-02-12 | Build Your Resume |
| 04-05-12 | Feeling Overwhelmed in College |
| 04-16-12 | Winning Interviewing Techniques |
| 04-26-12 | Build Your Resume |
| 04-30-12 | Winning Interviewing Techniques |
| 05-02-12 | Internship and Job Search |
