BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//50+ Job Seeker & Networking Massachusetts - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 50+ Job Seeker & Networking Massachusetts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T052953 CREATED:20260427T193637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T022304Z UID:6181-1779876000-1779883200@50plusjobseekers.org SUMMARY:AI for Small Business\, Freelancing & Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:In the final session of 50+ Job Seekers Six Part Series on AI\, join our Guest Presenter Zara Massoud as she continues to build your foundational knowledge and help you broaden imagination and empower confident participation in the modern economy. \n\nMicro-entrepreneurship possibilities (examples of successful launches using AI)\nFreelance and consulting\nBusiness planning & research\nBusiness incubator process (Ideation\, MVP\, iteration\, and validation)\nMarketing content creation\nCustomer support scripts\nCompetitive analysis\nBranding aids\nPricing & proposal drafting\n\nšŸ“†Ā  Wednesday May 27th\nšŸ•™Ā  10:00\nšŸ”—Ā  On Zoom\,Ā Sign Up Here! URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/ai-for-small-business-freelancing-entrepreneurship/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T052953 CREATED:20260516T021007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T021119Z UID:6259-1779890400-1779897600@50plusjobseekers.org SUMMARY:The Basics of Networking (Springfield) DESCRIPTION:You rarely get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether youā€™re at a networking event or a job interview\, how you present yourself can have a major impact on the relationship.Ā  Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach as she walks through the principles of networking\, how to introduce yourself at networking events and convey your interests concisely. \nšŸ“… Wednesday May 27th\nšŸ•‘ 2:00\nšŸ“ MassHire Springfield Career Center\, 95 Liberty Street Springfield 01104\nšŸ“ž (413) 858-2800Ā to Sign Up ā€“ or just walk-in!šŸ“… Monday April 27th\nšŸ”— Register on MassHire Springfield URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/the-basics-of-networking-springfield/ LOCATION:MassHire Springfield Career Center\, 95 Liberty St 3rd Floor\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T052953 CREATED:20260430T154506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T185426Z UID:6199-1780308000-1780311600@50plusjobseekers.org SUMMARY:Take Control of Your Job Search Loneliness (Online) DESCRIPTION:Paul Cecala is a Career Coach\, Job Search Strategist & Tactician\, and Professional Speaker. His expertise includes Networking\, Interviewing\, and Resume Writing. Paul is the author of the best-selling ā€œTake Control of Your Job Searchā€ available on Amazon. \nšŸ“† Monday June 1st\nšŸ•™ 10:00\nšŸ”—Sign Up Here! URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/take-control-of-your-job-search-loneliness-online/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T052953 CREATED:20260430T155757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T155757Z UID:6201-1780394400-1780399800@50plusjobseekers.org SUMMARY:Critical Thinking (online) DESCRIPTION:Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Join Career Coach George Armstrong in this Master class as he reviews the power of gathering information\, thinking open mindedly\, and communicating effectively. \nšŸ“…Ā  Tuesday June 2nd\nšŸ•™Ā  10:00\nšŸ“Ā  On Zoom\, Sign Up Here! URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/critical-thinking-online/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T153000 DTSTAMP:20260517T052953 CREATED:20260430T161009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T161009Z UID:6203-1780493400-1780500600@50plusjobseekers.org SUMMARY:Unlocking the LinkedIn Kingdom (Southbridge) DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets of LinkedInā€¦ establishing your profile\, making connections and using their powerful job searching engine.Ā  Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach as she gives you the keys to the LinkedIn kingdom! \nšŸ“…Ā  Wednesday June 3rd\nšŸ•œĀ  1:30\nšŸ“Ā  MassHire Southbridge Career Center\nšŸ“žĀ  (508) 765-6430 to sign up! URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/unlocking-the-linkedin-kingdom-southbridge/ LOCATION:MassHire Southbridge Career Center\, 14 Mechanic Street\, Suite 330 Wellington Hotel\, Southbridge\, MA\, 01550\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T052953 CREATED:20260506T170503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T170837Z UID:6222-1781694000-1781697600@50plusjobseekers.org SUMMARY:Job Hunting Without Baggage: Seeking Forgiveness & Healing from Yourself and Others (Online) DESCRIPTION:Daniel Lumera\,Ā Ā The Biology of KindnessĀ co-author\,Ā states that ā€œTo forgive is not to forgetā€¦ but to give new meaning.ā€Ā In this session\, participants will consider ways toĀ develop self-forgiveness\,Ā ask forgiveness of others\, and have productive healingĀ conversationsĀ Ā while on the job hunt. If you are navigating a significant career transition later in life\, this session with Dr. Miriam Diamond is designed to validate your years of professional experience and build resilience for your next chapter.Ā  This program\, open to all\, was requested by participants as a follow-up to theĀ ā€œReady to Move on: Forgiveness & Healing for Jobseekersā€ workshop. \nšŸ“… Wednesday June 17th\nšŸ•š 11:00\nšŸ“ On Zoom\, Sign Up Here! URL:https://50plusjobseekers.org/event/job-hunting-without-baggage-seeking-forgiveness-healing-from-yourself-and-others-online/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="50+ Job Seekers":MAILTO:eric@50plusjobseekers.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR