50+ Job Seeker & Networking Massachusetts

Unlocking the LinkedIn Kingdom
2026-04-01 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MassHire Southbridge Career Center, 14 Mechanic Street, Suite 330 Wellington Hotel, Southbridge, MA, 01550, United States
Unlock the secrets of LinkedIn… establishing your profile, making connections and using their powerful job searching engine. Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Professor Melody Beach as she gives you the keys to the LinkedIn kingdom!
📆 Wednesday April 1st
🕜 1:30
📞 (508) 765-6430 or to Sign Up!

AI for Job Seekers and Working Professionals: Register for the Series (online)
2026-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In Part Two of 50+ Job Seekers Six Part Series on AI, join our Guest Presenter Zara Massoud as she continues to demystify and build your foundational knowledge regarding Artificial Intelligence with AI Prompting 101: Getting Good Answers from AI.

What is a prompt?
Role, context, and examples (RCE model)
Asking for structure, tone, formats
Iteration: the secret sauce
Avoiding “garbage in → garbage out”
AI Hallucinations

📆 Monday April 6th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!
Part Three of 50+ Job Seekers Six Part Series on AI, join Professor Melody Beach who will take you through using job postings, your resume and LinkedIn profile to your best advantage through using AI.

Analyzing job postings
Tailoring resumes & cover letters
LinkedIn headline & About
Keywords & ATS alignment
Matching transferable skills to roles

📆 Wednesday April 15th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!
In Part Four of 50+ Job Seekers Six Part Series on AI, Career Coach George Armstrong will demonstrate how AI may be able to help you reduce interview anxiety and build confidence in your story.

Mock interview generation
STAR storytelling support
Researching companies & industries
Drafting networking outreach messages
Practicing age-positive framing

📆 Tuesday April 28th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!
In Part Five of 50+ Job Seekers Six Part Series on AI, join our Guest Presenter Zara Massoud as she continues to build your foundational knowledge regarding Artificial Intelligence for real-world workplace usage.

Writing support (emails, reports, web content)
Summarizing meetings/documents
Research & analysis
Task planning & prioritization

📆 Monday May 4th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!
In the final Part Six 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.

Micro-entrepreneurship possibilities (examples of successful launches using AI)
Freelance and consulting
Business planning & research
Business incubator process (Ideation, MVP, iteration, and validation)
Marketing content creation
Customer support scripts
Competitive analysis
Branding aids
Pricing & proposal drafting

📆 Wednesday May 27th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

AI Prompting 101: Getting Good Answers from AI (Online)
2026-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
If you’re just guessing about asking for AI for an answer or task? Workshop Presenter Zara Moussard for the second installment of 50+ Job Seekers series on artificial intelligence of as she helps you to develop the skill of writing AI prompts. You’ll learn:

What is a prompt?
Role, context, and examples (RCE model)
Asking for structure, tone, formats
Iteration: the secret sauce
Avoiding “garbage in → garbage out”

📅 Monday, April 6th
🕙 10:00
💻 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

What’s Your Story: A Practical Guide to Networking - online
2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Uncertainty, fear of rejection, the transactional nature of networking , and slow results all make networking for some an uncomfortable experience. Join 50+ Job Seekers career Coach George Armstrong as he walks through practical and tangible steps you can take to improve your networking.
📆 Tuesday April7th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Budgeting and Saving Strategies During Unemployment (Online)
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams, United States
Join Operation Hope’s Qassim Darawsheh for practical advice on budgeting, maintaining savings, and managing expenditures while unemployed. PLEASE NOTE: This online workshop takes place on Microsoft Teams. Sign up is through the Operation Hope website.
📆 Wednesday April 8th
🕚 11:00
🔗 Sign Up through Operation Hope

Networking Workshop (Online)
2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Networking is a key element in finding the right job for you! In this workshop, you get to practice networking with 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach, George Armstrong.
📆 Monday April 13th
🕙 10:00
🔗 Sign Up Here!

Labor Market Information – Research and Data (Bellingham)
2026-04-13 14:15 - 16:00 | Bellingham Senior Center, 40 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019, United States
Where are the holes in the Labor Market and where do you fit in? Join 50+ Job Seekers George Armstrong for this session on how to locate, and then effectively utilize this information.
📅 Monday April 13th
🕑 2:15
📍 Bellingham Senior Center
📞 (508) 966-0398 to Sign Up!

Ready to Move on: Forgiveness & Healing for Jobseekers (online)
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
You’re looking for work. It’s not unusual to experience some lingering resentment or hurt regarding former co-workers, managers, leaders – even friends and family who just don’t understand your situation. These emotions can hinder applicants from presenting themselves in the best light. In this workshop, we will explore steps you can take to let go of difficult feelings and move toward your destiny feeling lighter and less encumbered.
📆 Tuesday April 14th
🕚 11:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

AI for Job Search: Resumes, Cover Letters & LinkedIn - online
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Part Three of 50+ Job Seekers Six Part Series on AI, join Professor Melody Beach who will take you through using job postings, your resume and LinkedIn profile to your best advantage through using AI.
◉ Analyzing job postings
◉ Tailoring resumes & cover letters
◉ LinkedIn headline & About
◉ Keywords & ATS alignment
◉ Matching transferable skills to roles
🗓️ Wednesday April 15th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Practice Interviewing (online)
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Sign up to sharpen your interviewing skills with 50+ Job Seekers experienced Career Coach Melody Beach.
📅 Monday April 20th
🕙 10:00
📍 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Sustaining Your Morale (online)
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Your confused, forgetful, cynical, angry… how does one deal with the uncertainty of an employment journey? Join someone who has been there – our Career Coach Melody Beach for an inciteful look into the emotional roller coaster of job hunting.
📅 Tuesday April 21st
🕙 10:00
📍 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Is this Ageism? What Now? (MassHire Southbridge)
2026-04-21 13:30 - 15:00 | MassHire Southbridge Career Center, 14 Mechanic Street, Suite 330 Wellington Hotel, Southbridge, MA, 01550, United States
What’s the reality of Ageism and what strategies can you use to combat it? Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Counselor Professor Melody Beach as she delves into the best practices in managing age related bias.
📅 April 21st
🕜 1:30
🏫 MassHire Southbridge 14 Mechanic Street, Suite 330, Southbridge 01550
📞 Call (508) 765-6430 to Sign Up!

50+ Job Seekers Program Information Session - Online
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The 50+ Job Seekers Program Information Session is a great way to become familiar with what we do. Join our Program Manager for a quick tour of our program, our coming events, and our website. After a quick presentation, you can ask us anything about job seeking and best practices to find meaningful employment.
📅 Monday April 27th
🕙 10:00
💻 On Zoom — Sign Up Here!

Using Networking - Connect the Dots (Franklin)
2026-04-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States
You rarely get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether you’re at a networking event or a job interview, how you present yourself can have a major impact on the relationship. Join 50+ Job Seekers career Coach George Armstrong as he reviews the principles of networking and how to introduce yourself at networking events and convey your interests concisely.
📅 Monday April 27th
🕜 1:30
📍 Franklin Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin 02038
📞 (508) 520-4945 to Sign Up – or just walk-in!

AI for Interview Prep and Networking (online)
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
In Part Four of 50+ Job Seekers Six Part Series on AI, join Career Coach George Armstrong will show you how AI may be able to help you reduce interview anxiety and build confidence in your story.

• Mock interview generation
• STAR storytelling support
• Researching companies & industries
• Drafting networking outreach messages
• Practicing age-positive framing
📅 Tuesday April 28th
🕙 10:00
📍 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Unlocking the LinkedIn Kingdom (Springfield)
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:30 | MassHire Springfield Career Center, 95 Liberty St 3rd Floor, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
LinkedIn seems like a mystery. Establishing your profile, making connections and using their powerful job searching engine – where to start? Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach as she gives you the keys to the LinkedIn kingdom!
📆 Wednesday April 29th
🕑 2:00
📞 (413) 858-2800 to sign up!

AI at Work: Productivity, Communication & Skills (Online)
2026-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Prepare yourself for real-world workplace usage of AI in this two hour workshop with AI Strategist Zara Massoud. We’ll discuss:

Writing support (emails, reports, web content)
Summarizing meetings/documents
Research & analysis
Task planning & prioritization
Spreadsheet help
AI tools beyond chatbots (basic tour)

📅 Monday, May 4th
🕙 10:00
💻 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Unlocking the LinkedIn Kingdom (Online)
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Unlock the secrets of LinkedIn… establishing your profile, making connections and using their powerful job searching engine. Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach George Armstrong as he gives you the keys to the LinkedIn kingdom!
📆 Tuesday May 5th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Unlocking the Secrets of LinkedIn - Southbridge
2026-05-06 13:30 - 15:00 | MassHire Southbridge Career Center, 14 Mechanic Street, Suite 330 Wellington Hotel, Southbridge, MA, 01550, United States
LinkedIn seems like a mystery. Establishing your profile, making connections and using their powerful job searching engine – where to start? Join 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach Melody Beach as she gives you the keys to the LinkedIn kingdom!
📆 Wednesday May 6th
🕜 1:30
📞 (508) 765-6430 to sign up!

Networking Workshop (online)
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Networking is a key element in finding the right job for you! In this workshop, you get to practice networking with 50+ Job Seekers Career Coach, George Armstrong.
📅 Monday May 11th
🕙 10:00
📍 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Budgeting, Credit and Saving Strategies During Unemployment (Online)
2026-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams, United States
Join Operation Hope’s Qassim Darawsheh for practical advice on budgeting, maintaining savings, and managing expenditures while unemployed. PLEASE NOTE: This online workshop takes place on Microsoft Teams. Sign up is through the Operation Hope website.
📅 Thursday May 14th
🕚 11:00
📍On Microsoft Teams – Sign Up Here!

Interviewing - Delivering your differentiators (Bellingham)
2026-05-11 14:15 - 15:45 | Zoom
Join 50+ Job Seekers George Armstrong at the Bellingham Senior Center for a master class in articulating your unique skills and experiences during job interviews. Move beyond the the generic answers and communicate what makes you distinctly valuable to an employer.
📅 Monday, May 11th
🕑 2:15
📍 Bellingham Senior Center
📞 (508) 966-0398

Easy Steps to Enhance Well-Being and Resilience During Your Job Hunt (online)
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Nurturing yourself during the job search can decrease stress levels, increase energy and optimism around the process, plus help you project a calmer and more empowered persona. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to learn easy techniques to relieve pressure and generate a more hopeful attitude about yourself and the future.
📆 Tuesday May 12th
🕚 11:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Hands On Resume Workshop (Springfield)
2026-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | MassHire Springfield Career Center, 95 Liberty St 3rd Floor, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
50+ Job Seekers will be in the Computer Lab at MassHire Springfield to help you create, update, or makeover your resume. Bring your resume and we’ll get started! For all ages and abilities.
📅 Tuesday May 12th
🕑 2:00
📍 MassHire Springfield Career Center
📞 (413) 858-2800 to sign up!

Practice Interviewing (Online)
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Sign up to sharpen your interviewing skills with 50+ Job Seekers experienced Career Coach Melody Beach.
📅 Monday May 18th
🕙 10:00
📍 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Closing The Deal -- Preparing for Success (Franklin)
2026-05-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States
50+ Job Seekers Career Coach George Armstrong has been there – negotiating for salary, benefits, hours, parking… and in this workshop he’ll walk through all the steps to help you out when that time comes – when you land the job!
📅 Monday May 18th
🕜 1:30
📍 Franklin Senior Center
📞 (508) 520-4945

Adaptive Communication: How to read the room and respond appropriately when interviewing (online)
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Experience matters—but how you communicate matters more.
Your years of expertise are your greatest asset. The key to unlocking a new role is ensuring your message resonates perfectly with the person sitting across from you. Whether you are speaking to a visionary CEO, a data-driven Department Head, or a process-oriented HR Manager, every interviewer listens through a different lens.
Join 50+ Job Seekers for Adaptive Communications, a high-impact session designed specifically for experienced professionals looking to sharpen their interviewing edge.
What You’ll Discover:
➡️ Identify Your Style: Uncover your own predominant communication style and learn how it influences your storytelling.
➡️ Decode the Interviewer: Learn to identify various communication styles and predict which roles—from technical leads to executive leaders—are most likely to use them.
➡️ Bridge the Gap: Master the technique of “mirroring and adapting” your answers so they land with maximum impact and build immediate rapport.
➡️ The Power of Resonance: Learn to pivot your delivery in real-time to match the listener’s expectations and values.
Don’t just answer the questions—connect with the person asking them.
Turn your decades of experience into your most persuasive pitch yet. Join Myra Quick of Fast Forward Learning and Development and learn how to “read the room”! We look forward to seeing you!
📅 Wednesday, May 20th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign up Here!

AI for Small Business, Freelancing & Entrepreneurship
2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In the final Part Six 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.

Micro-entrepreneurship possibilities (examples of successful launches using AI)
Freelance and consulting
Business planning & research
Business incubator process (Ideation, MVP, iteration, and validation)
Marketing content creation
Customer support scripts
Competitive analysis
Branding aids
Pricing & proposal drafting

📆 Wednesday May 27th
🕙 10:00
🔗 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Take Control of Your Job Search Loneliness (Online)
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
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 “Take Control of Your Job Search” available on Amazon.
📆 Monday June 1st
🕙 10:00
🔗Sign Up Here!

Critical Thinking (online)
2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
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.
📅 Tuesday June 2nd
🕙 10:00
📍 On Zoom, Sign Up Here!
