Leon County to Host Library Lecture About Networking, Apprenticing, and Mentoring in the Workforce
| WHO: |
Leon County Government |
| WHAT: |
Leon County Library Lecture Series |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue |
Join Leon County Government for the next installment of the award-winning Library Lecture Series on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Ave. During this engaging and interactive panel discussion, local experts will discuss how networking, apprenticing, and mentoring can create effective and lasting professional relationships. Local organizations and experts will also provide resources about career training, mentorship programs, and more. Leon County selects speakers and topics that engage and inspire, appealing to the interests of all citizens.
The panel of local experts includes:
- Shelly Bell, Director of Lively Technical College
- Robert Blacklidge, Executive Director of Domi Station
- Darryl Jones, Deputy Director of the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) for Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Program
- Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet, CEO of Ruvos and co-founder of Launch Tally
The program will be moderated by Wendy Plant, director of the InNOLEvation™ Center for Student Engagement and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community at Florida State University.
The Leon County Library Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Since 2017, the Leon County Library Lecture Series has featured more than a dozen local, regional, and national speakers to engage and inspire the community with thoughtful discussions about topics in the arts and sciences.
In addition to the Library Lecture Series, the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System offers online resources for career and business development, including career planning, resume building, career certification exam practice tests, and more, using a library card. To apply for a new or replacement library card online, visit LeonCountyLibrary.org/LibraryCard.
To learn more about the upcoming event, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/GetEngaged.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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