Thursday, December 10, 2009

Opportunity Center Opens at Fond du Lac Public Library

Fond du Lac Public Library

Link to December 10 Fond du Lac Reporter article, "Pilot program takes flight at FdL Library: Volunteers help job seekers with computer skills".

Excerpt: Job seekers may find a golden opportunity at the Fond du Lac Public Library.

The new Opportunity Center, located in the library’s lower level computer lab, caters to residents looking to hone their job-hunting skills.

Open in November, the center is part of a pilot program being offered in five chosen libraries in the state and funded through the American Recovery Reinvestment Act.

Americorps VISTA volunteers Josh Cowles and Sara Byrnes, along with professional volunteers from the community, are available to assist unemployed residents with resume writing, job searching, learning computer skills, and interview techniques.

Cowles said both day and evening hours are offered to give people a place to come for help after Fond du Lac’s Job Center closes at 4:30 p.m.

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