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Job Readiness

The Modern Resume

2022-02-08 11:30:00 2022-02-08 12:30:00 America/New_York Job Readiness This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. via Zoom -

Tuesday, February 08
11:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-02-08 11:30:00 2022-02-08 12:30:00 America/New_York Job Readiness This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs. via Zoom -

This workshop covers the most important aspects of writing a modern resume. Presented by OhioMeansJobs.

Use the lunch hour to learn how to create a basic resume. You will also learn how to make a resume that will pass through employers’ applicant tracking systems. Formatting cover letters and follow-up letters will also be covered. Register to receive a Zoom link.

This class will be presented on the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, February 8 | 11:30 am
  • Tuesday, April 19 | 11:30 am
  • Tuesday, June 28 | 11:30 am

Participants should have basic computer skills and an email address before taking this class.

Contact the Business, Government & Science Division at Main Library for more information, 330.643.9020, or bgsdiv@akronlibrary.org.

Additional details:

This program will be presented virtually on Zoom. You will receive an email with the participation weblink the week of the program. Please contact the Library if you register but are unable to attend. A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.s

Check out our Job Resources to read about and register for other upcoming Job Readiness programs. We also have a wide variety of free online learning resources available on our Online Learning page. You might also be interested in these books from our collection:

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Job Skills & Career |

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Main Library

Phone: 330.643.9000
Branch manager
Michael Bianchi

Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.

Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.

Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.

Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.

Upcoming Events

Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium

Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 05, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Jun 05, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 South High St.

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab 1

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
TechZone
This event is full

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1

Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Thu, Jun 12, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Fri, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
TechZone

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A,Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1

Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 19, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room

Mon, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium

Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Library Educator Lab,Children's Library Programming Room

Thu, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 10:00am

Thu, Jun 26, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Park/Amphitheater

Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room

Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
TechZone
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 10:00am

Mon, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
115 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space B

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Business & Nonprofit Resource Center Space A

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1,Computer Lab 2
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 10:00am