Resume Writing Workshop on Feb. 1 at Arapahoe Community College

Even if you’re employed now and aren’t looking for a career change, having a strong resume in your portfolio can give you peace of mind…and a strong exit strategy. If you’re not sure how to begin putting one together, you may want to check out this workshop on Wednesday at Arapahoe Community College.   Date and Time: Wed, 02/01/2012 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: ACC Littleton Campus - Room 2070 (Advising Center) The Career and Transfer Center will facilitate a resume writing workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Room M2070 (Advising Center) at the Littleton Campus. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity...

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Night of the Stars Youth Talent Show Auditions

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Show Englewood that your child has talent! The Night of the Stars You Talent Show Auditions are seeking singers dancers and other performers grades k-12.  Entry fee is $5 for more details, click he...

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School Supply Sales Tax Holiday Proposed

This is great news. A tax exempt holiday for school supplies can save you some serious money. It isn’t official yet though. Lawmakers are still just considering it. It's an expense parents and students can't avoid. According to the National Federation of Retailers, the average cost for school supplies, apparel and electronics in 2011 was supposed to be just more than $600. State lawmakers are considering suspending the state sales tax for three days in August to reduce that cost. "Anything that helps out, especially in this economy, is going to be good," said Felicia Hawkins, a Denver parent of a middle school student and a high school...

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Un-Shopping: Tips for Using What You Already Own

If you’ve got a case of the winter blahs, some quick apartment redecorating may help. This article from Apartment Therapy focuses on rearranging what you already have (no shopping necessary!) to make an old space feel brand new. If your shopping eyes are bigger than your budgetary stomach, you'll be pleasantly surprised at what you can pull together just by rethinking how and where you display what you already have. A few months ago I visited my best friend and helped her decorate her otherwise sparse apartment. Given her tight budget, we made only one big-ticket purchase, which she had been saving up for. Mostly what I did was to help her...

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Happy New Year!

  Happy New Year to you and your family.  If you are making a resolution this year, you might find it difficult to keep as the year progresses.  Here are some great tips to keep you on the straight and narrow path all year long: 1. Create a Plan Setting a goal without formulating a plan is merely wishful thinking. In order for your resolution to have resolve, (as the word "resolution" implies), it must translate into clear steps that can be put into action. A good plan will tell you A) What to do next and B) What are all of the steps required to complete the goal. 2. Create Your Plan IMMEDIATELY If you're...

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