SYNC YOUR CALENDAR
Stay in the know about business events and workshops in the area.
MONDAY
Connection Sessions: Job search networking hosted by JS101. 2-4 p.m. Registration: JS101.org/workshops.
TUESDAY
Understanding Today’s Jobseekers: Insights Into Motivations & Anxieties: Virtual event hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership. Noon-1:15 p.m. The first of a two-part Labor Day UpSkill Works Forum series will explore qualitative research around the region’s jobseekers who are looking for better career opportunities as a result of the pandemic. Speakers include Jen Shafer of the Integrated Design and Management Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Fred Oswald, director of graduate studies of
Rice University’s School of Social Sciences; Greg Hambrick, CEO of Fast Forward Works; and Amanda McMillan, CEO of United Way of Greater Houston. Registration: www.houston.org/events. Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals: ACRP happy hour. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Pitch 25 Beerpark, 2120 Walker. Sponsored by Arch-Con Corp. Information: www.acrp.org.
The Art of Marketing Yourself to Companies: Free job search class hosted by JS101. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration: JS101.org/workshops. Advanced Legal Research: Online class for legal professionals hosted by Fort Bend County Law Library. 10-11 a.m. Free. Registration: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-341-3718.
Building a Book of Business: Online class hosted by SCORE. 10 a.m. Information:
www.houston.score.org.
WEDNESDAY
Greater Houston Partnership Economy Series: Noon-1 p.m., Partnership Tower, 701 Avenida de las Americas, suite 900. Topics include updates on the region's demographics, economy, innovation sector and more. Cost: $25-$35. Information: www.houston.org or Sherine Farid at sfarid@houston.org.
Setting up a Word Press Website: Online class hosted by SCORE. 6-8 p.m. Information: www.houston.score.org. Interviewing in Today’s World, Closing the Deal: Free job search class hosted by JS101. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration:
JS101.org/workshops. Conducting Informational Interviews, A Guide for Success: Free job search class hosted by JS101. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration: JS101.org/workshops.
THURSDAY
Developing Educational Leaders for the Future: Event hosted by the Fort Bend Chamber Education Division. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land. Speaker: Pauline Dow, vice president of the Holdsworth Center. Also held online. Information: www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Rebekah Beltran at 281-566-2158 or rebekah@fortbendcc.org. What You Learn After You Know It All: Webinars hosted by SCORE. 10 a.m. Information: www.houston.score.org. LinkedIn Keywords: Free job search class hosted by JS101. 10 a.m.-noon. Registration: JS101.org/workshops.
The 7 Habits of Job Search: Free job search class hosted by JS101. 2-4 p.m. Registration: JS101.org/workshops.
Basics of Lexis Advance: Online class for legal professionals hosted by Fort Bend County Law Library. 10-11 a.m. Registration: fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-341-3718.
FRIDAY
Cultivating Your Dream Job: Free job search class hosted by JS101. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration: JS101.org/workshops.