Career workshops at McHenry County College

McHenry County College will host a series of three career workshops this month during which participants can learn how to create a winning résumé, assess "soft skills" to impress employers and prepare for a successful job interview.

Résumé writing workshops will be offered 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct 7 and 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

A soft skills workshop is 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Soft skills include communication, listening, building relationships, and taking initiative.

An interview skills workshop is 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 28.

The workshops are free and open to the public. They will be held in Room B166-167 at the college's Crystal Lake campus, 8900 Route 14.

For a complete schedule, visit mchenry.edu/careerservices. For more information, call Evette Thompson at (815) 455-8576 or email careers@mchenry.edu.

D300 needs volunteers

Hampshire-based Community Unit District 300 is seeking volunteers to apply for one of three positions on a new community engagement committee to increase public involvement, support, awareness and knowledge of the district.

The school board's Community and Legislative Engagement Committee, organized by Trustee Steve Fiorentino, enables members to play a more active role in community education, be involved with board decision-making and strategic processes, and empowers the community with resources, information and educational opportunities.

Members will create a plan for community engagement that includes opportunities to enhance underdeveloped relationships with minority, business, and faith communities. The plan will be recommended to the school board.

The committee will meet once a month between October and June. People interested can fill out an application at d300.org.