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County Career Center Holding

April Virtual Workshops: Free Career Workshops Provided by the Greater Capital Region Career Centers

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Career Center, in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers, is holding the following upcoming free virtual career workshops: strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga County 4-H is receiving $100,000 from the Stewart’s Shops/ Dake Family for their 4-H Lead the Legacy Campaign to raise funds for a new educational facility at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center in Ballston Spa. The Center is used by 4-H youth clubs and for community events and attracts over 12,000 youth each year.

“It’s an honor that Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family Foundation found this project to be worthy of such a donation, but not unexpected. Stewarts has always been a strong supporter of agriculture and 4-H, including providing support for the original 4-H Training Center back in 1980. They continually see our ‘worth’ by funding countless projects through the annual Stewart’s

Holiday Match Program,” said Gregory Stevens, 4-H Extension Issue Leader.

The facility is located at 556 Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. Originally built in 1988, they have outgrown their current building. The new multi-functional facility will offer more space and will break ground in Spring 2023. The expansion will include 3,780 square feet of additional classroom space, a dedicated space for STEM space to host robotics teams, additional restrooms, and community event space.

According to Susan Dake, Stewart’s Shops Foundation President, “Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family are longtime supporters of the 4-H, and we are proud to support the education they provide for our youth.”

April 18 at 10 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and

April 20 at 11.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.

April 27 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady. Registration is required for all workshops. Visit https:// thejoblink.org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign.