FREE Resume Printing Day - March 10, 2009

FedEx Office formerly Kinko's, will host FREE Resume Printing Day on March 10, 2009. The offer is good for 25 black-and-white resume copies per customer and is valid for orders placed and picked up in-store. Copies will be printed on resume-quality paper. They are doing it to help people who are affected by the economy. "Printing resumes is one small way we can use our resources to help those who need it." Hartford locations are:

FedEx Kinko's Office & Print Center
196 Trumbull St
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 246-0202

FedEx Kinko's Office & Print Center
544 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 233-8245

Take a LOOK at this BOOK - The Career Coward's Guide to Job Searching: Sensible Strategies for Overcoming Job Search Fears by Katy Piotrowski

This new book pacts in a lot of information in a short 190 pages. Each chapter features a "Core Courage Concept", a "Confidence Checklist", and a "Career Champ Profile." Scattered throughout are "Panic Points" and "Risk It or Run From It?" sections. It also includes a few worksheets. The author's "techniques have successfully motivated thousands of career cowards to take small risks that lead to big career payoffs." To take a look at this book, visit the Downtown Library, Main Floor, New Book Area, Call No. HF 5382.7.P565 2008. Copies are also available at these branches: Albany, Campfield, Mark Twain, and Ropkins.

Cars available to help people get to work

The JumpStart program, of the Good News Garage, East Hartford, CT, has five vehicles available for purchase at a very low cost for people meeting the “Wheels to Work” criteria. You have to work full time and have a very difficult commute or no public transportation options. There is a 2-round application process. Call 860-218-2970, extension 4#, for more information.

Job training opportunity March 19 - June 11, 2009

SAMA and State Farm Insurance are presenting a new training for the Connecticut Property and Casualty Insurance Producer's License. It will be in Spanish and English. Cost will be $90 (money order only). Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to speak English and Spanish. Call SAMA at 860-278-5825 for more information.