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    2024 May 15

    Becoming a Confident Leader: 4-part workshop series

    Repeats every week every Wednesday, 4 times .
    6:00pm to 7:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    This is a 4-part workshop series. You MUST attend all 4 sessions. Attendance is limited to 30 people on a first come, first serve basis.

    Meeting dates: May 15, 22, 29, and June 5 from 6:00-7:30pm

    Target Audience: This course is designed for leaders and managers at any stage of their leadership journey whoare seeking a deeper understanding of their leadership style and aiming to boost their confidence.

    Objectives:

    • Uncover your leadership style and build your confidence as a leader.
    • Uncover and renew your values
    • Take part in a leadership strengths assessment
    • Communicate with influence, and continue developing your confidence through the development of your unique LDP (Leadership Development Plan)

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    2024 May 08

    Business Builders: Intro to Grants Research for Nonprofit Organizations

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Introduction to Grants Research for Nonprofit Organizations

    Speakers: Georganna Woods and Phyllis Corkum, Philanthropy MA

    With more than 30,000 nonprofits in Massachusetts, competition for funding is high. How does one get a leg up? This introductory program is ideal for fundraisers who are new to the grants process or who would like to brush up their skills. Topics covered will include determining if your nonprofit organization is grant-ready; key databases and resources; locating RFPs; and best practices for approaching foundations. We will also provide a brief tutorial in the Foundation Directory Pro.
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    2024 Mar 27

    Business Builders with the City of Boston’s Small Business Office

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    In this session, Emily Patrick will be discussing the programs and services of the City of Boston's Small Business Office and how they can assist with the creation, stabilization, and growth of small businesses.

    Emily Patrick  serves as a Senior Neighborhood Business Manager for the City of Boston's Office of Small Business, where she oversees the Technical Assistance Program that provides one-on-one support to Boston's entrepreneurs. Prior to her role with the City, Emily served as Executive Director of Hyde Park Main Streets, where she supported the over 400 small businesses in the Hyde Park section of Boston.

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    2024 Feb 29

    SOLD OUT!! Ancient Fidget Spinners: A workshop for using art as a gateway to memories

    5:30pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    This event has reached capacity

    Does your loved one have restless hands or anxiety due to memory impairment? Artist Matthew Bajor will teach you how to string a set of ancient Greek "worry beads" (komboloi) which have been used since time immemorial to relieve stress and give the hands something to do.... Read more about SOLD OUT!! Ancient Fidget Spinners: A workshop for using art as a gateway to memories

    2024 Jan 22

    Monday Job Seekers Connection with Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Start your week with a community of other job seekers who support, encourage, motivate, and learn from each other. Job Seekers Connection energizes and inspires participants by sharing valuable strategies and techniques from professional career coaches, recruiters, and Human Resources representatives. 

    This weeks's presenter: Danielle Howze

    Topic: Job Opportunities at Bridge Over Troubled Waters

    Bridge Over Troubled Waters provides effective and innovative services to runaway, homeless and high-risk youth, helps youth avoid a lifetime of dependency on social services, guides youth towards self-sufficiency, and enables youth to transform their lives and build fulfilling, meaningful futures.

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    2024 Jan 13

    SOLD OUT!! Curves of Life Workshop with the American Repertory Theater

    12:00pm to 2:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    This event has reached capacity.  We look forward to seeing you at upcoming A.R.T. workshops at the Ed Portal. 

      Inspired by the A.R.T.'s production of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical and the essential question "How do the curves of life teach us about who we are?", this workshop will give... Read more about SOLD OUT!! Curves of Life Workshop with the American Repertory Theater

    2023 Dec 06

    The Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop Series with Kurt Faustin

    Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Dec 13 2023 .
    6:00pm to 7:30pm

    6:00pm to 7:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    What is a business plan if you do not have the confidence to execute it? How much does your marketing plan matter if you are battling imposter syndrome? For years, entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs have been taught the logistics of running a business, but... Read more about The Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop Series with Kurt Faustin

    2023 Dec 04

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Job Opportunities at the City of Somerville

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Are you getting more noes than yeses in this competitive job market? Do you want to learn how to stand out and ace your next job interview? Come chat with us about various job search strategies and interview tips to master your next interview—and land your dream job!... Read more about Monday Job Seekers Connection: Job Opportunities at the City of Somerville

    2023 Nov 27

    Career Cafe

    11:00am to 1:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Career Café is a drop-in space for job seekers, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to leverage resources provided by the Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce and Economic Development team. Move your career or business ahead in the... Read more about Career Cafe

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