Events

    2024 May 13

    Multi-Industry Career & Small Business Resource Fair

    5:00pm to 7:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with top companies, organizations, and free small business resources. This event will offer a chance to explore diverse career paths, network with industry experts, and discover your next big step - whether for yourself or for your business. Don't miss out on this chance to pave the way for your success!

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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 Apr 29

    Career Cafe

    11:00am to 1:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Spanish interpretation will be available.

    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 company of like-minded peers! You can work independently on your own laptop or use one of ours, either in a group or with staff from Harvard Talent Acquisition, our in-house career coaches, or with a small business mentor from SCORE Boston!

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    2024 Apr 22

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Mastering the Art of Job Interviews

    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 through their job searches. Job Seekers Connection energizes and inspires participants by sharing valuable strategies and techniques from professional career coaches, recruiters, and Human Resources representatives.

    This weeks’ presenter: Kam Unninayar, Certified Executive Coach, ACC, MS, CPA

    Topic: Mastering the Art of Job Interviews – Strategies for Getting Hired

    This session will equip you with tools to prepare for successful interviews and respond to questions in a thoughtful and credible manner while effectively demonstrating your attributes, skills, and experience.

    Spanish interpretation will be available.

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    2024 Apr 15

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Rebuilding Confidence After a Job Loss

    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 through their job searches. Spanish interpretation will be available.

    This weeks's presenter: Jayne Mattson
    Topic: Rebuilding Confidence After a Job Loss

    Losing your job can lower your confidence & confidence is needed to conduct a successful job search. Jayne will guide you through exercises intended to elevate your confidence so you can present your best self to your network and hiring managers.

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    2024 Apr 10

    Small Business Certification and Procurement Panel

    6:00pm to 7:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for a panel discussion with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), and  Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). They will discuss the steps you need to take for your small business to become woman, minority, veteran, LGBTQ+, small disadvantaged, B corp, HUBZone, or LEED certified, and how to access increased procurement opportunities with these certifications.

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    2024 Apr 08

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Networking Your Way to a Job Using Informational Interviews

    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 through their job searches. Spanish interpretation will be available.

    This weeks's presenter: Adesuwa Igbineweka
    Topic: Networking Your Way to a Job Using Informational Interviews

    How do you build relationships? Networking is a great way to build professional relationships. As the workplace becomes increasingly diverse with talent and technology, there's so much to learn. Informational interviews gives us a time to effectively expand our social contacts and exchange insights. It is an opportunity to go beyond job inquiries and build relationships. Learn how to use the power of relationships to secure your next role.

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    2024 Apr 04

    Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal-- April 4 session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!
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    2024 Apr 03

    Business Builders with Philanthropy Mass

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Trends in Philanthropy & Where Philanthropy MA Fits In

    Speaker: Phyllis Corkum, Philanthropy Mass.

    Drawing on a half century of work with the grantmaking community, Philanthropy Massachusetts staff will offer perspectives on how the funding community has been changing in response to the health and social crises of the past several years. Participants will learn about trends in the grant making world that address the calls for transparency, flexibility, and trust-based philanthropy. You will come away with tips on how to initiate and build relationships within the grantmaking community.

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    2024 Apr 01

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Navigating Your Unique Career Path

    11:00am to 12:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Explore alternative pathways to career advancement with Coach Kae Ricketts. This session goes beyond the typical career ladder conversation, offering a strategic approach to leveraging key experiences and themes to help propel your professional journey forward through personal development and career success.

    This weeks's presenter: Kae Ricketts
    Topic: Navigating You Unique Career Path

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    2024 Mar 28

    Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal-- March 28 Session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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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 Mar 25

    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 company of like-minded peers! You can work independently on your own laptop or use one of ours, either in a group or with staff from Harvard Talent Acquisition, our in-house career coaches, or with a small business mentor from SCORE Boston!... Read more about Career Cafe
    2024 Mar 21

    Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal-- March 21 session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Mar 20

    Business Builders: Building Operational Capacity for Small Businesses

    5:30pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Designed specifically for small businesses navigating their first 1-3 years, this workshop provides the tools to strengthen operational foundations. Learn essential strategies to optimize processes, systems, and team dynamics, laying the groundwork for scalable and sustainable growth. Gain insights on planning expansion, streamlining operations, and preparing for future challenges. Join us for a workshop that empowers your business to thrive in its crucial early years!

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    2024 Mar 18

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Envisioning Your Ideal Job and Organization

    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 through their job searches. Job Seekers Connection energizes and inspires participants by sharing valuable strategies and techniques from professional career coaches, recruiters, and Human Resources representatives.... Read more about Monday Job Seekers Connection: Envisioning Your Ideal Job and Organization

    2024 Mar 14

    Spring Yoga at the Ed Portal-- March 14 Session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Mar 11

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Job Opportunities at Winston Flowers

    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 through their job searches. 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: Joe Feng (Talent Acquisition Manager) and Kiersten Peterson
    (Director of Human Resources)

    Topic: Job Opportunities at Winston Flowers

    More than just flower shops, Winston Flowers is a full-scale company offering a variety of positions in retail, design, client services, events, operations, marketing, sales, delivery, and so much more. They believe diversity in experience and skills enriches the way they understand and engage with colleagues and clients.

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    2024 Mar 07

    Spring Yoga at the Ed Portal -- March 7 Session

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for free in-person yoga classes in February, March and April at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!  Sign up for each week separately-- registration opens two weeks in advance!

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    2024 Mar 05

    Harvard ManageMentor: Customer Focus for Small Businesses [Virtual Program]

    Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Mar 26 2024 .
    5:30pm to 6:45pm

    5:30pm to 6:45pm
    5:30pm to 6:45pm
    5:30pm to 6:45pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston


    Unlock the potential of customer-centricity in your business by joining our four-week Harvard Manage Mentor course “Customer Focus.” This program serves as your roadmap to understanding, implementing, and maximizing the benefits of prioritizing your customers.

    Virtual Meeting Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26

    *Registrants are required to attend all four sessions and complete the necessary homework on the ManageMentor platform before each class.

    Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 29...

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