C.E. Opportunities

Notices for a couple of interesting C.E. opportunities came across my desk this week. While I wouldn’t pass on information about a program I thought would not be worthwhile, I’m not endorsing these programs either. You will earn c.e. credit in the Nebraska Librarian Certification program if you attend one of them. Be sure to let us know. And if you do attend, I’d love to hear what you think about the program. Laura Johnson. In case you haven’t seen these– Infopeople is offerering “Jobs and Workforce Recovery: Libraries Helping Individuals and Communities.” It will run from May18 to June 14. Fee is $150.00. Course Description: This online course will give you the knowledge and skills needed to help your library users who are unemployed or under-employed. You will be reading case studies, completing assignments, and participating in online discussions. By understanding the stages of the job search process, and the needs of the unemployed, you will be able to proactively identify resources in your library and in the community. Experienced employment counselor Dana Lee will provide resources and practical tips that you can use immediately with job seekers, empowering them to take ownership of the process as they prepare, research, apply, and interview for jobs. Learners will create pathfinders to print, web, and community resources for their own libraries. They will explore collaborative partnerships with local EDD offices and job resource centers, workshops on job-hunting skills, and computer classes on related topics. During the third week of the course, Kitty Yancheff, public service division manager for Humboldt County Library, will be a guest presenter during an online meeting on how libraries can triage with social service providers. **** Southeast Community College is offering the “Chick-fil-A Leadercast,” on May 7, from 8:00 a.m. – 3 p.m at the SCC Continuing Education Building, 301 South 68th ST Place. Tickets are $79 until April 30th and $89 after that. You are encouraged to spend a day perfecting your leadership skills and knowledge by attending the Chick – fil – A Leadercast. This one-day leadership event features a premier speaker lineup of the world’s best leaders. The Leadercast is broadcast LIVE from Atlanta to hundreds of locations throughout the world. The Chick-fil-A Leadercast is a catalyst for new ideas and better leadership practices and to help you be the leader that makes lasting impact in the lives of those you lead.  You will be inspired to set your sights on being the one to make all the difference by living out the leadership principles that guide your decisions and your life.  For further information: contact Sarah Kahler, 402 323-3387, skkahler@southeast.edu, or visit www.giantimpact.com. To register: contact Rochelle Morton, 402 437-2832, rmorton@southeast.edu.