Transferable Skills

Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired that can be used in a different job. Learn how to make employers see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer’s problem. A free program provided by the Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington. Register at https://thejoblink.org/calendar/

Resume Development

The Job Link

This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of your resume with you. Facilitated by Rensselaer & Columbia-Greene. Register at https://thejoblink.org/calendar/.

Public Works 3:30pm

Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Goal Setting

The Job Link

This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources to get you started to reach your dreams. Facilitated by Washington and Albany. Register at https://thejoblink.org/calendar/.

Public Safety 3pm

Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Narcan Training

Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department 1870 Route 32 N Gansevoort, NY 1831 Training is drop-in and only takes about 10 minutes!

Narcan Training

VFW Post 358 (68 East North St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Training is drop-in and only takes 10 minutes!

Interview Preparation

The Job Link

Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady. Register at https://thejoblink.org/calendar/.

Law & Finance 4pm

Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Public Hearing 4:30

Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Resolution 118 – 2024 – Public Hearing Notice

40th Annual Senior Luncheon

Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States

A Roaring Twenties Themed Senior Luncheon • Bourbon Glazed Ham • Whipped Duchess Potatoes • Garlic Green Beans • Dinner Roll • Pineapple Upside Down Cake • $4.00 Advance Meal Ticket

Honor Deceased Veterans Ceremony 2pm

Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

May 21, 2024 Honoring Louis & Lucille Marcelle from the Town of Mechanicville. Established in 1999 by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, the Honor Deceased Veterans Program provides a way for county leadership and residents to show gratitude for the service of veterans past and present. The program honors a range of veterans with tremendous stories of service, sacrifice, and historical significance. Honorees include those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of defending our great country and veterans whose stories continued past their military service. The ceremony is dedicated to a different Saratoga County veteran each month. Board members rotate throughout the year in selecting a veteran to memorialize, providing for veterans from all over the county to be honored. To date, more than 300 Saratoga County Veterans have been honored. The ceremony is open to the public and media each month. For more information about the Honor Deceased Veterans Ceremony, please contact Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency at (518) 884-4115.

Board Meeting 4pm

Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, United States

Completing Job Applications

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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. Register at https://thejoblink.org/calendar/.

Networking

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Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking. Facilitated by Warren and Albany. Register at https://thejoblink.org/calendar/.

Overcoming Barriers

The Job Link

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 strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie. Register at https://thejoblink.org/calendar/.