Women's Counseling and Career Center
401 N Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 777-8300
The Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center provides a broad scope of programs and services designed to meet the needs and interests of women in our community while fulfilling the Commission's mandate to address inequities women experience in society. Services at the Center include:
- individual counseling for personal and career issues,
- couples counseling,
- workshops and seminars on a wide range of topics,
- vocational testing,
- a legal call back program,
- information and referral services and the use of the Center's library.
The Center has a highly qualified professional staff and services are provided at low and affordable fees. Some services are offered in both English and Spanish. Counseling is provided by appointment only.
| Thu, Nov 20 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more info | Workshop: To Stay or To Go Explore your options and goals in choosing to remain or leave a difficult personal relationship. Learn decision making strategies that will help you to reach a positive outcome. |
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| Fri, Dec 5 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Workshop: The Road Back to Work If you have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, this seminar will help you understand the current job market and steps you can take to help you become a competitive job seeker. In this workshop, you will learn to: - identify your skills - market yourself to today's employers - create a workable career plan During the final hour of the session, representatives from the Montgomery College Education Opportunity Center, the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and a Staffing Services Agency will discuss different paths to land new jobs and enhance your career prospects. |
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| Wed, Dec 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm more info | Workshop: Buying a Home During the Housing Crisis In this workshop, we will discuss the changes in store for you as you look for a home in today's housing market. When buying a house today, it is important to be aware of: * special tax credits * new down payment and credit restrictions * new guidelines coming in early 2009 Also, learn how to negotiate good deals when purchasing short sales and foreclosures, now about a third of the housing market. |
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| Tue, Dec 16 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm more info | Workshop: Resume Writing as a Marketing Tool In today’s competitive job market, only the best resumes lead to interviews that ultimately result in job offers. Is your resume effectively marketing you to employers? Come and learn how to design a resume that is best suited to your skills, experience and employment goals. We will cover various resume formats, using transferable skills, references and valuable tips to make your resume a successful marketing tool. |
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