Career Center Calendar

One time event

Event:
Starting Your Business Seminar
Description:
Seminar for those considering starting their own small business.
Date & Time:
July 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost:
$69
Location:
Georgia State University- Brookhaven Center
Contact:
For additional information, call: 404-413-7830 or visit the: Georgia State University Smal Business Development Center.

One time event

Event:
Thriving in Today's Market
Description:
Seminar for mortgage & real estate professionals.
Date & Time:
July 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost:
Early registration: $67; Regular registration: $99 to $149
Location:
Southern Polytechnic State University- Continuing Ed Center Bldg
Contact:
For additional information, call: 678-368-2660 or visit the: Thriving in Today's Market.

One time event

Event:
Vision Casting: Mentor Me Conference
Description:
Join Bishop Donald Hilliard, Black Enterprise Senior VP, Alfred Edmond, MetLife Managing Director Steve Shearod and many more at this conference. Take your business to the next level with empowering "How To" tools from the industry's top professionals. Enjoy rich networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs and gain resources to advance your business and life purpose.
Date & Time:
July 11-12
Cost:
Refer to website for registration details.
Location:
Westin Buckhead
Contact:
For additional information, call: (646) 290-5285 or visit the: Donald Hill Ministries.

One time event

Event:
Women Business Owners July Expo
Description:
Grow your business and share tips with other business owners at this online event.
Date & Time:
Thursday July 17-18, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., July 19, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m
Cost:
Free
Location:
online
Contact:
For additional information, call: 678-423-3187 or visit to register online: www.womenbizowners.org/july.

One time event

Event:
Technology & Marketing Series for Small Business
Description:
Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Attorneys, CPAs, Life Coaches, & Small Business Owners: Turn your small business into a vital competitor by implementing marketing strategies and using technology in the most cost effective methods. This two day comprehensive plan prepares you to immediately put your plans into action and proactively keep your existing clients while earning new ones even in an economic down turn.
Date & Time:
07/18/08-07/19/08, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:
$399 for both days OR $249/Day
Location:
SlingShot Seminars 3324 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30326
Contact:
For additional information, call: 866-669-2399 or visit Hunter Chatman Communications.

One time event

Event:
GRS Diversity Career Fair
Description:
Over 25 Top Employers! Sponsored by the Dept. of Labor.
Date & Time:
07/22/08, 10 a.m. Ð 2 p.m.
Cost:
Free
Location:
Sheraton Suites Galleria Hotel
Contact:
For additional information, call: 866-669-2399 or visit Global Recruiting Solutions.

One time event

Event:
48 Days to the Work You Love
Description:
Find out how to find work that uniquely fits you. Get a free hardcover copy of "48 Days to the Work You Love" when you attend the free preview class. Just call or email to register for the preview.
Date & Time:
07/26/08, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost:
Free
Location:
Suwanee, GA
Contact:
For additional information, email: admin@GOPUBLICDESIGN.COM or visit Go Public! Designs.

One time event

Event:
Atlanta I-Day
Description:
I-Day is an annual insurance event organized by the Atlanta CPCU Society.
Date & Time:
October 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost:
$95.00
Location:
Gwinnett Center
Contact:
For additional information, call: 770 451 8747 or visit to register online: CPCU Society- Atlanta Chapter.

Weekly

Event:
East Metro Career Transition Group
Description:
Information about Pre-License Requirements, Obtaining your Real Estate License, Initial Business Expenses, Starting your business and Earning Potential!
Sponsor(s)
Metro Brokers/ GMAC Real Estate
Time:
Day & Evening Presentations. Call or email for Upcoming Dates.
Location:
Sandy Springs, Roswell, Douglasville
Cost:
Free
Contact:
For Dates & Directions: 404-236-7001
Web Site:
elaine.kline@metrobrokers.com

Monthly

Event:
American Business Women’s Association: Atlanta Downtown Express Network
Time:
Third Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location:
City Grill, 50 Hurt Plaza, Atlanta
Contact:
404-652-8101

Monthly

Event:
American Business Women's Association: Golden Dome Chapter
Description:
Includes a presentation by a speaker.
Time:
First Monday of each month, networking begins at 6 p.m.; dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Cost
$21 for dinner
Location:
Steak & Ale, 60 Andrew Young International Blvd.
Contact:
For information: Videssa Woods, 404-516-0277.

Monthly

Event:
American Business Women’s Association: Hidden Hills Chapter
Description:
Informational meetings offered 7 p.m. third Friday of each month at the Hidden Hills Grille Room.
Time:
Second Tuesday of each month
Location:
Hidden Hills Country Club, 5001 Biffle Road, Stone Mountain
Contact:
To register: 770-879-2955

Monthly

Event:
American Business Women’s Association: Atlanta Gwinnett Charter Chapter
Description:
Informational meetings offered 7 p.m. third Friday of each month at the Hidden Hills Grille Room.
Time:
First Wednesday of each month. 6 to 8 p.m. Networking and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner meeting.
Location:
Berkeley Hills Country Club, 2300 Pond Road, Duluth
Contact:
Reservations required. Call (770)-945-9903. For information: www.abwagwinnett.com or email abwagwinnett@gmail.com.

Monthly

Event:
American Business Women's Association. Peachtree Spectrum Chapter
Time:
Second Tuesday of each month. 6:30 p.m.
Location:
AT&T Midtown Center, Corporate Value Room, 675 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta
Contact:
770-413-1267
Email:
zjiles@bellsouth.net

Weekly

Event:
Atlanta Career Network
Description:
Coaching demonstrations, monthly speakers and closed roundtable discussions.
Time:
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Contact:
Call for location and to RSVP: 404-841-1950.

Weekly

Event:
Atlanta Employment Foundation
Description:
Provides information on career fairs as well as job opportunities in metro Atlanta.
Time:
First Wednesday of each month. 5:30 p.m. Networking and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner meeting
Contact:
770-281-7317

Continuous

Event:
Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
Description:
Employment available for residents of Atlanta who are unemployed or underemployed.
Contact:
404-658-9675

Monthly

Event:
Business Now
Description:
Focuses on the state Department of Family and Children Services’ Welfare to Work programs. Women seeking to become self-employed are welcome at information meetings.
Sponsor(s):
Goodwill of North Georgia
Time:
6:30 p.m. second Thursdays
Location:
1295 Columbia Drive, Decatur GA 30032
Contact:
404-420-9994

Continuous

Event:
Career Apprenticeship Program
Description:
Free job assistance to county residents 18 and older.
Sponsor(s):
Fulton County Department of Human Services, Office of Workforce Development
Time:
3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays
Location:
Fulton County Department of Human Services, Office of Workforce Development
Cost:
Free
Contact:
404-730-4751

Weekly

Event:
CareerCare Job Network
Description:
The regular Job NetWorking/Job Seeker Workshop Monday programs will be closed until September 08, 2008. Job Networking only will be offered on Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:00 PM.
Location:
Transfiguration Catholic Church, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta
Cost:
Free
Contact:
For program times: 770-977-1442, 678-642-3727, or visit web site
Web Site:
http://www.transfiguration.com/ministry_careercare.htm

Weekly

Event:
Career Ministry
Description:
Career Ministry. The Career Ministry will not meet during July. The networking meetings will start in August, on the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 pm.
Location:
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw
Contact:
770-794-6651
Web Site:
http://www.scsjobs.com

Weekly

Event:
Career Quest Job Network
Description:
Networking and job-seeking skill sessions. Résumé reviews also available.
Time:
7:45-10 p.m. Tuesdays
Location:
St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta
Contact:
770-552-6400, Ext. 6104

Continuous

Event:
Career Resource Centers
Description:
Centers offer career information, job search assistance and free skills training to laid-off workers, income-eligible adults and youths residing in Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.
Sponsor(s):
Atlanta Regional Commission and Atlanta Regional Workforce Board
Contact:
404-463-3327

Weekly

Event:
Career Transition Networking Group
Description:
Networking, job leads, résumé reviews, mock interviews.
Time:
7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays
Location:
St. Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta
Contact:
770-664-4015 or visit ctng@earthlink.net

Monthly

Event:
College students/high school grads
Description:
Career and educational testing and counseling
Time:
Networking session and speaker, offered third Monday of each month
Location:
Jewish Family & Career Services, 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody
Cost:
Call for information and fees
Contact:
770-677-9300, 770-677-9445

Monthly

Event:
Coweta-Fayette Job Network
Description:
Employment available for residents of Atlanta who are unemployed or underemployed.
Time:
7 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month
Location:
Newnan First United Methodist Church, 33 Greenville St., Newnan
Cost:
Free
Contact:
770-253-7400
Web Site:
http://www.newnan-fumc.org

Weekly

Event:
Crossroads Career Network
Description:
Offers weekly career networking and small-group meetings at metro Atlanta churches.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
404-320-3134
Web Site:
www.crossroadscareer.org

Weekly

Event:
Decatur Seekers Job/Career Networking Group
Description:
Professionals from several industries meet every Tuesday.
Date & Time
Every Tuesday at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m
Location:
Clairmont Presbyterian Church, room 102, 1994 Clairmont Road
Contact:
For information, call Bob Levine, 404-551-5339
Web Site:
Please visit www.freewebs.com/decaturseekersg.

Monthly

Event:
Entrepreneurs Networking Workshop
Description:
Monthly meetings for entrepreneurs to share support and advice. Facilitated by John Miller, business coach for ActionCOACH Inc.
Date & Time:
Kicks off on April 22 to relaunch the group. 11:30am-12:30pm
Location:
Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek.
Cost:
Free. Registration suggested.
Contact:
For information: 770-360-8820 or email michael.salpeter@fultoncountyga.gov.

Weekly

Event:
The Executive Roundtable
Description:
Coaching and networking peer group for executives and entrepreneurs, focusing on personal growth and professional development.
Time:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Location:
Call for locations which vary. We meet in Vinings & Sandy Springs.
Cost:
There is a $10 fee to attend, (which covers room expense)
Contact:
For directions or to RSVP: 770-988-0500 or go to atlantacareernetwork.com.

Continuous

Event:
Financial and job-change strategies for executives older than 40.
Description:
Securities offered through Next Financial Group Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.
Contact and Location:
770-587-9333: Tuesdays at the Doubletree Hotel, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell.
Cost:
Free

Continuous

Event:
Georgia Career Development Association
Description:
Statewide association for Georgia career development professionals.
Contact:
Find contact information for member career counselors offering their services through private practice at www.gcda.net
Web Site:
http://www.gcda.net

Weekly

Event:
JAWS group
Description:
Networking, job strategies, leads and résumé advice.
Time:
Meets 7:45-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Location:
The Adult Center at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 1000 Hembree Road, Roswell.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
770-475-9159

Monthly

Event:
Job Networking
Description:
Résumé reviews, guest speakers, small group programs.
Time:
7:30 p.m. second and fourth Mondays.
Location:
Roswell United Methodist Church, Dodson Youth Center Building, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell
Cost:
Free
Contact:
770-993-6218
Web Site:
http://www.rumcjobnetworking.com

Weekly

Event:
JobSeekers Cobb County Chapter
Description:
Business professionals volunteer to help the unemployed. Speakers, networking, job leads, workshops.
Time:
7-9 a.m. Tuesdays, followed by networking 9-10 a.m.
Location:
Varsity, 2790 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw
Cost:
Free
Contact:
jobseekers@bellsouth.net and www.jobseekers.org

Weekly

Event:
JobSeekers of Peachtree City - Peachtree City Chapter
Description:
Christian fellowship, networking, professional training. No cost.
Time:
Friday mornings at 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Location:
First Baptist Church, 208 Willow Bend Road, Peachtree City
Contact:
daveofarrell@bellsouth.net or visit www.jobseekers-ptc.org.

Weekly

Event:
JobSeekers Perimeter
Description:
Speakers, study groups, networking, job leads and Internet workshops.
Time:
7:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays
Location:
Fuddruckers, 240 Perimeter Center Parkway N.E., Atlanta
Contact:
1-888-487-2736

Continuous

Event:
Jobs Ministry
Description:
Services include résumé prep, networking, skill building, speakers and seminars.
Location:
Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
Contact:
For dates: 770-971-2880

Continuous

Event:
Mortgage and Insurance Career Orientation
Description:
Be your own boss, work flexible hours and generate a lucrative income full or part-time in the mortgage industry. Learn about startup costs and requirements. No experience necessary. Free training provided.
Time:
Saturday Mornings: 11.30 a.m.
Location:
Marietta
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Call For Dates & Directions: call Bobby Hawkins for directions: 678-921-2954

Continuous

Event:
National Association of Social Workers-Georgia Chapter's Social Service Career Network
Description:
The Social Service Career Network (the Network) assists individuals in the social work services field with career searches and professional development. The Network assists participants with obtaining resources and contacts towards their goal of finding employment or developing a career path. The Network is supported by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Georgia Chapter as a means to better serve the social work community.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
The Network meetings are for NASW members and will be open to non-members on select evenings with featured speakers.
Web Site:
Please visit the Network website www.socialservicecareernetwork.org for more information on the Network as well as meeting agendas.

Monthly

Event:
Nonprofit Career Connections
Description:
Networking group for those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector.
Sponsor(s):
OpportunityKnocks.org
Time:
6-8 p.m. first Mondays
Contact:
For meeting and site information, visit web site or call 678-916-3000
Web Site:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nonprofitcareers

Continuous

Event:
SCORE
Description:
Services include low-cost seminars for business start-ups, and free counseling, and loan sessions.
Location:
Meets throughout metro Atlanta
Web Site:
For info: http://www.scoreatlanta.org.

Continuous

Event:
Toastmasters training
Description:
Learn to give better presentations and improve your public-speaking and leadership skills. Sponsored by PB&J Toastmasters.
Date & Time:
Fridays at 12 p.m. noon
Cost:
$39 for six-month membership; new members welcome.
Location:
Avon Building, 425 Horizon Drive, Suwanee.
Contact:
For information: call 404-513-3188, visit http://pbj.freetoasthost.org or email Lina1@charter.net.