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SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Instructional Materials Center Office Hours \nIMC staff will be available online during office hours to answer questions and provide information on IMC/Library services\, accessible educational materials\, ordering materials for students and other topics. \nJust register once and receive the link to all office hour sessions so you have it when you need it!
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SUMMARY:Thrive Thursday Kick-off - Guest The Blind Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Thursday connects participants with successful professionals through a hybrid experience\, offered both in person and virtually. Designed to bridge the gap between school and the professional world. \nEach week\, participants build their personal Career Toolkit\, gaining a new “tool” through hands-on learning\, expert advice\, and networking\, empowering participants with the confidence and strategies needed to take their next steps toward a successful future. You might this summer is all about a “Take and Make Career Plan.” \nExpert learning. Meaningful Connections. Career Confidence for the Future. \nToday Debra Erickson\, Executive Chef & Founder of The Blind Kitchen will join us. Debra will showcase the fantastic accessible tools she uses in her kitchen\, share invaluable tips and tricks she has mastered along the way\, and talk about her inspiring professional journey.
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SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Thrive Thursday - Guest Serenity Massage & Energywork
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Thursday connects participants with successful professionals through a hybrid experience\, offered both in person and virtually. Designed to bridge the gap between school and the professional world. \nEach week\, participants build their personal Career Toolkit\, gaining a new “tool” through hands-on learning\, expert advice\, and networking\, empowering participants with the confidence and strategies needed to take their next steps toward a successful future. You might this summer is all about a “Take and Make Career Plan.” \nExpert learning. Meaningful Connections. Career Confidence for the Future. \nToday Serenity Massage & Energywork Blake and Jewel will open a door to a career as a skilled therapist.
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/thrive-thursday-serenity-massage-energywork/
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SUMMARY:IMC Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Thrive Thursday - Guest Toadally Awesome Pets
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Thursday connects participants with successful professionals through a hybrid experience\, offered both in person and virtually. Designed to bridge the gap between school and the professional world. \nEach week\, participants build their personal Career Toolkit\, gaining a new “tool” through hands-on learning\, expert advice\, and networking\, empowering participants with the confidence and strategies needed to take their next steps toward a successful future. You might this summer is all about a “Take and Make Career Plan.” \nExpert learning. Meaningful Connections. Career Confidence for the Future. \nToday “Toadally Awesome Pets” Learn how to start a business from the very start! Program event included too! Business owner Lenora Hagen.
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