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Seminar: Creating Dynamic Resumes by Nancy Cornette
Columbia’s Crossroads Career Network
Wednesday, March 3rd, 8:15 AM- 10:00AM
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Room 269
http://www.crossroadscareer.org/members/eastminster-presbyterian-columbia-sc

Nancy Cornette is a career consultant, human resources professional and educator with extensive experience in creating dynamic resumes. During the past five years, she has assisted individuals in corporate job transition as well as counseled University of South Carolina graduate students from the International Masters of Business Administration at the USC Moore School of Business and the Arnold School of Public Health on job search skills. Nancy believes that resumes must communicate the value a potential job candidate will bring to a new position. Actively defining a candidate’s skills is the key factor in delivering the right message and getting the interview.

Prior to her work as a career consultant, Nancy was the director of compensation, benefits and relocation for a Fortune 500 company. She has worked at various corporate headquarters in the transportation, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

After attending Nancy’s seminar you’ll be equipped to take a fresh look at your resume and make it more dynamic, interesting and unique. It then will bring out the talent you offer an employer.

Everyone is welcome, please invite others. Bring your resume and a pen and be ready to take action!


Technology Scholarships

Fast Forward has received scholarships for technology training. To see if you qualify, take a quick survey here. Scholarships begin with keyboarding and can take you all the way through advanced certifications like A+, Network+, and more!

Free Webinars:
Midlands Technical College is offering free webinars on Microsoft 2003 Applications. Click here to view upcoming classes.


Free Computer Training:

www.gcflearnfree.org
Free computer training from Good Will Industry. From turning on a computer to building one, check this helpful link to learn more! Classes and self-paced tutorials in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Free Online Typing Courses:
www.goodtyping.com
Interactive lessons to help you learn the basics.
Fast Forward offers self-paced Mavis Beacon classes. Please see open access hours below.

Higher Education:

Limestone College
Veterans Assistance
http://www.limestone.edu/extrules.htm

University of South Carolina Veterans Services
"Bridging the Gap"
http://www.sa.sc.edu/veterans/

Midlands Technical College Veterans Services
http://midlandstech.edu/edu/ba/sa/va/veterans.html

Financial Aid Information:

Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill
http://www.gibill.va.gov/

Financial Aid Opportunities
http://www.finaid.org/military/veterans.phtml
Find a list of helpful grants and non-profits geared toward helping Veterans with Higher Education.

Open Access at Fast Forward Monday-Friday 9:00A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Please note, staff is not available for assistance, limited volunteer assistance available. Please check ahead for specific information.