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    2024 May 20

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Who You Are Matters! Conversation Experience

    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.

    *Please note that this session will be begin promptly at 11am. Please arrive on-time/early to ensure the session runs smoothly.

    Topic: Who You Are Matters! Conversation Experience
    Presenter: Erica Mattison

    Come build community with your fellow job seekers during an enriching and interactive session tailored specifically to you. This hands-on workshop will provide a fun and structured way to share micro-narratives. Through engaging small group conversations, you'll reflect and grow your awareness of your desires, strengths, and possibilities. You'll come away with a tangible next step and feedback to help you take inspired action.

    Insights you develop from this event will help you build a strong foundation for your job search portfolio (resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.) and job interviews.

    Participants will create the most valuable experience by showing up on time, staying for the full 90 minutes, and coming ready to engage.... Read more about Monday Job Seekers Connection: Who You Are Matters! Conversation Experience

    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)

     

    Weekly Agenda:

    1 - Your Unique Leadership Style: In the first week, we will explore the concept of leadership and delve into identifying your unique leadership style. We'll examine different leadership approaches and help you understand your strengths and preferences, empowering you to lead authentically.

    2 - Building Your Confidence to Lead:  During the second week, we'll focus on building confidence as a leader. You'll learn practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, embrace challenges, and cultivate a mindset that empowers you to take initiative and inspire others with confidence.

    3 - Communicating with Influence: In week three, we'll dive into the art of influential communication. You'll discover techniques to articulate your ideas clearly, engage with your audience effectively, and build strong relationships through impactful communication.

    4 - Creating a Leadership Development Plan + Local Lead Guest Speaker + Program Wrap Up: The final week will be dedicated to creating a personalized leadership development plan tailored to your goals and aspirations. We'll also have a guest speaker from the local leadership community sharing insights and experiences. Lastly, we'll wrap up the program, reflecting on your journey and setting the path for your continued growth as a leader.

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    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 13

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Career Fair Readiness

    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 week's presenter: Arturo Natella (Amaru)

    Topic: Career Fair Readiness

    Are you ready to take your job search to the next level? Join us for an informative and interactive training session on "Career Fair Readiness"!

    On May 13 from 5-7:30pm the Harvard Ed Portal is also hosting a Multi-Industry Career & Small Business Resource Fair so this Monday Job Seekers session you will help you feel prepared!

    This 90-minute session, presented by Amaru, is designed to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to make the most of your next career fair experience. Whether you're a student preparing for your first job or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, this training is for you!

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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 May 06

    Beyond Service: Innovations in meeting the complex needs of today's veterans --Faculty Lecture Series

    6:00pm to 8:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Virtual option also available

     

    Join us for an important discussion on how communities can work together to support the modern veteran. Open to the public and the Harvard community, this event will highlight the multidimensional experiences, challenges, and contributions of veterans who have served and the the latest innovations and strategies from across healthcare, government, legal aid, and Veterans Service Organizations focused on promoting wellbeing, opportunity, and dignity across the veterans community.

    Featured speakers:

    An...

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    2024 May 06

    Monday Job Seekers Connection: "Tell Me About Yourself"

    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: Jayne Mattson

    Topic: "Tell Me About Yourself"

    Be prepared to tell hiring managers and recruiters what you are looking to do in your next role. If you are clear, concise and confident in response to “tell me about yourself", you will leave a favorable impression for people in hiring positions!

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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!

    ... Read more about Career Cafe

    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 During the Job Search

    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 11

    Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal -- April 11 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 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!
    ... Read more about Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal-- April 4 session

    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!

    ... Read more about Spring Yoga @ the Ed Portal-- March 28 Session

    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

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