THE WEEK AHEAD
Meet with a career counselor for help with resumes and career options, 6-8 p.m., North Babylon Library, 815 Deer Park Ave., free, residents only can register for an appointment. northbabylonpl.org, 631-669-4020.
Learn a simple way to develop your business idea by using the Business Model Canvas, learn how to identify and connect the dots between your most important customers, your value proposition in the marketplace, your infrastructure, and your bottom line, 7-8 p.m., hosted by Brentwood Library, free, register for a link, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
Only 25¢ for 5 months
MONDAY
CAREER COUNSELOR | North Babylon
Meet with a career counselor for help with resumes and career options, 6-8 p.m., North Babylon Library, 815 Deer Park Ave., free, residents only can register for an appointment. northbabylonpl.org, 631-669-4020.
TUESDAY
ONLINE: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS IDEA USING THE BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS
Learn a simple way to develop your business idea by using the Business Model Canvas, learn how to identify and connect the dots between your most important customers, your value proposition in the marketplace, your infrastructure, and your bottom line, 7-8 p.m., hosted by Brentwood Library, free, register for a link, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
BUSINESS WORKSHOP | Elmont
Learn how to understand the financial numbers of your business, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, register, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
WEDNESDAY
ONLINE: UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL NUMBERS OF YOUR BUSINESS
Learn about key accounting essentials, such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and more, for those who already have a business or are thinking of starting one, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m. hosted by Freeport Memorial Library, free, register for a link, freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.
COMMUNICATIONS & INTERVIEW SKILLS | Northport
Learn about the goals and importance of an interview, effective tools in preparation for the interview process, the appropriate communication skills, behavior, dress code for an interview, as well as how to follow up, presented by Long Island Cares New Paths to Achievement, 2 p.m., Northport Library, 151 Laurel Ave., free, register nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.
ONLINE: CAREER EDGE
Seminar for unemployed and underemployed women that focuses on personal development, and how to find and apply for the job that's right for you, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dress for Success Brookhaven, free, register for a link, brookhavenny.gov/791/Career-EDGE, 631-451-9127.
ONLINE: CYBERSECURITY MYTHS
Explore the 10 myths of cybersecurity and how you can protect yourself, 8-10 a.m., presented by The Long Island Advancement of Small Business, free, register for a link, liasb.com, 516-473-7202.
THURSDAY
ONLINE: EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
Get connected with resources online that can help you transfer your military experiences and skills to civilian format as well as job opportunities and entrepreneurial courses, 10:30-11:15 a.m., hosted by Brentwood Library, free, register for a link, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
ONLINE: SO YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS
Topics include new business formation, statutory requirements and other business legal affairs, 6 p.m., hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link, hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
SATURDAY
DATABASE WORKSHOP: JOBNOW
Learn how to use the online career assistance resource JobNow, 11 a.m.-noon, Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
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