The Women's Employment Opportunity Project, Inc: A Circle of Women Helping Other Women

July 17: Networking at Georgia International Conference Center – WEOP and Progressive Techniques, Inc. present:

Connections and Collaborations:
Moving Forward with Purpose and Vision

Join this intimate group of business entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs for an evening of discussion, connecting and networking!

Turning Contacts into Contracts through Collaboration
Mary Parker, President, ALL (n) 1Security Services, Inc.

Using the Media to Grow Your Business
Twanda Black, Public Affairs Director, KISS 104.1 FM

Date: July 17, 2008 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Location: Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)
200 Convention Center
College Park, GA 30337
http://www.weop.org/
404-681-2497


July 22: Wi$eUp Financial Workshop - WEOP & the U.S. Department of Labor Partnership
WEOP partners with the Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor to present the Wi$eUp program, where women from generations X and Y meet for the unique opportunity to learn how to build sound financial futures. Topics covered range from savings and credit to learning how to prepare for retirement. Financial success begins here so sign-up today!
Join WEOP for the first class session:

Date: July 22, 2008 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Women’s Employment Opportunity Project, Inc.
250 Georgia Ave., SE, Suite 206
Atlanta GA 30312
http://www.weop.org/
404-681-2497


Also check out the Wi$eUp Teleconference on the 31st of July:
Facing Financial Challenges in an Uncertain Economic Environment, Part II.
A question and answer session will follow the presentations. You are invited to call in with your question for our speakers. We hope you can participate in this nationwide event.

Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time

To attend the teleconference go to this website www.dol.gov/wb/mentor2.asp or call 202-693-6767 and receive the toll free call-in number and passcode.


July 29: Computer Class - Master Microsoft like a Pro!
Understand advanced techniques in Microsoft Word 2003 & 2007
Training includes charts, graphs, forms, spreadsheets

Train with us the 29th of July to learn all the secrets of Microsoft Word 2003 and 2007 that will put you ahead in your career. From charts and graphs to forms and spreadsheets, after this course you will be able to do it all like a Pro!

One day course
July 29, 2008 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Cost: $80 (Includes curriculum materials)
http://www.weop.org/
404-681-2497



BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP SERIES
Our Tuesday class series is designed to provide resources and information to utilize technology, develop, grow and expand business enterprises.

Technology Basics to Boost your Business - August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008
6-8:30 p.m.

On day one each student will be personally assessed and the technologies to boost her business will be revealed. Participants will learn how to identify software, effectively utilize online groups to communicate globally, take part in special interest groups, learn social networking tools that maximize impact, and how to operate a virtual business location.
• Software
• E-mail communications
• Social Networking
• Virtual Business Tools


4 Weeks to a Website - September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008
6-8:30 p.m.

Have you ever wished to create your own website? You can do it and we can help you through the process! This course covers all topics needed to build or redesign your website. With a website customers will come to you; by sprucing up an existing website, you will refresh your look and bring in a larger crowd!
• Step by step guide to launch your site
• SEO Basics
• Designing Web Site Content
• Using Key Words and Meta tags
• Design templates


Business Building Internet Resources - October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008
6-8:30 p.m.

The internet is a powerful tool, but don’t take our word for it, sign up for this class today and find out just how powerful it can be! A personal assessment will be administered so we know what to focus on to best benefit our students. In this course the following topics will be addressed:
• Basic internet research shortcuts and tricks
• Resource tools from Google
• Interactive marketing strategies
• Online tools and resources


For all Business Technology Workshop Series Courses:
Market cost: $99 (includes curriculum materials)
Special cost: $35 for those referred from The Center for Black Women’s Wellness, Inc./The Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Program (WSSP)

Location for all Business technology Workshop Series Classes:
Women’s Employment Opportunity Project, Inc.
250 Georgia Ave., SE, Suite 206
Atlanta GA 30312
http://www.weop.org/
404-681-2497


SPECIAL NOTICE - WEOP LIFE DESIGN GROUP - MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 24, 2008 at the Yoga Hive Studio, East Point, Georgia - Angela Rice will forward information.