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JCCC’s CSIT Reverse Career Fair

JCCC’s Main Campus: 12345 College Blvd- CoLab (OCB 100) JCCC’s Main Campus: 12345 College Blvd- CoLab (OCB 100), Overland Park, KS, United States

Find future talent at JCCC’s Computing Science & Information Technology (CSIT) Reverse Career Fair on April 14th from 9 a.m.-noon in the CoLab (OCB 100).   Meet and visit with JCCC students – your potential employees – representing these programs:   - Computer Science/Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist - Game Development - Information Technology - Health Care Information Systems - Medical Information & Revenue Management - Web Development - User Experience/Digital Media   Our students are eager to meet you with their résumés and work samples in hand. Be ready to answer questions about your company’s size, culture, required skills and job opportunities. Your feedback is welcomed and encouraged.   While students are looking for career conversations, we’re confident they are qualified to fill positions for full- or part-time employment, internships, or job shadowing. The registration deadline is Friday, Mar. 30, 2023. Reserving your spot is just a click away. Free Event RSVP today at https://jccc.edu/CSITReverseCareerFair

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

12345 College Blvd 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, United States

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has been featured in a CNN report in 2012 and on CBS’ “This Morning” in 2013. The Orchestra has been invited by the British Broadcasting Corporation to play live on air for BBC Radio 3 (the classical music channel), as well as for BBC Radio 1 (the rock, Electronic Dance Music and youth music channel) and live on other BBC channels many times. They have taken part in The Electric Proms (in a collaboration with The Kaiser Chiefs), and the BBC Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London (The Proms), where they were the fastest selling late-night prom in history, selling many thousands of tickets for the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. Original compositions and songs by the Orchestra have been used on television, in film and in radio plays, as well as in performances by other musicians. The orchestra has collaborated with the British Film Institute in providing music for silent films and musically with Madness, Robbie Williams, Ant & Dec, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Stefan Raab, Rainer Hersch and a full symphony orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall in London. George Harrison was a well-known fan who established contact and played with the orchestra.

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Topgolf Tournament

10611 Nall Ave. 10611 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS, United States

Please join Prairie Paws Animal Shelter for an afternoon of topgolf to raise money for homeless animals.  We are hosting a tournament style golf game with 3 person teams.  To play costs $75/person and includes a generous assortment of food along with non-alcoholic beverages.  There will be prizes awarded to the winning team and a chance to participate in our raffle of a cooler of booze!  Our shelter offers rehabilitation to dogs and cats that deserve a second chance at life.  We offer low cost spay and neuter appointments in an owner in need of our services.  We hope you will consider joining us for an afternoon of fun and opportunitiy to raise money for the voiceless.  

Accelerated Weekday CDL Class A

1150 SE Hamblen Rd (Lees Summit, MO 64081) 1150 SE Hamblen Rd, Lees Summit, MO, United States

MTuWThF | April 17 - May 12 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | $6,999  Completion of our accelerated weekday truck driver training program will prepare you for entry-level driving positions within the trucking industry. Prepare for the Kansas or Missouri Commercial Driver License Class A performance exam and ready yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the trucking industry. This 160-hour training program includes classroom, self-study instruction, range, and over-the-road training. The outcomes of the program are directly aligned to the federal guidelines established for entry-level drivers, which can be found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the state guidelines for earning the Class A commercial driver's license. Our CDL Class A certificate meets all state and federal requirements for truck driver training.

JCCC Business Breakfast Series presents Reboot Retention — Hiring the Next Generation, FTW!

  Reboot Retention — Hiring & Inspiring the Next Generation-FTW! The workforce has changed. What can you do to recruit new talent?  7-9 A.M. | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Johnson County Community College Capitol Federal Conference Center, Regnier Center Map The recruitment process is changing. Finding and hiring great candidates, especially those with sought-after skills, has become a costly and time-consuming job. In 2023, new and innovative recruiting trends will greatly impact this recruitment process. These trends will inspire new methods to attract, shortlist, and hire suitable candidates for jobs within various businesses and industries.  Join us for breakfast and to hear from three experts who will discuss key trends and recruiting strategies – For The Win! Andre Brooks, Baxter Auto, Talent Acquisition Manager Todd Smidt, Lifted Logic, Chief Operations Officer Moderated by Jennifer Olberding, JCCC Business Leadership CE Instructor, HR Consultant/Trainer, PHR, SHRM-CP Agenda 7–7:25 a.m.      Check-in / Connect / Buffet breakfast 7:25 a.m.          JCCC welcome and panel introduction 7:30 a.m.          Panelist discussion 8 a.m.               Breakout sessions 8:40 a.m.          Breakout session debrief and wrap-up 9 a.m.               Closing remarks Register Now! Early bird $15/person through April 7; $20/person after April 7 Bring your ideas for future training topics! Questions? Call 913-469-8500, ext. 3313.    

Speaking and Presenting for Business Meetings

12345 College Blvd (RC 146) 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, United States

$199 - Th - April 20 - Karen Anderson - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help tame the anxiety you feel when you have to stand up or speak up in a meeting. Practice tips from "professionals who speak" and from "professional speakers." Learn four components to include with each point and four ways to connect with your audience. Discover movement, gesture, vocal and facial expression, speed, volume, pitch, and pause as the tools of your trade. Deliver a personal or organizational story with the "Simple Steps to Storytelling." Small-group and share-pair exercises will provide a safe place to polish your speaking and presenting skills. Speaking and Presenting for Business Meetings (jccc.edu)

Jazz-a-Que

Bell Center @ MidAmerica Nazarene University (2030 E. College Way) Bell Center @ MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas

The Annual Jazz-a-Que is a terrific opportunity to support the instrumental music programs at MNU! Ticket price includes a BBQ dinner and live jazz brought to you by the MNU Jazz Ensemble and featuring a guest artist. Individual tickets are $30 for individuals, $18 for students, or $220 for a table (seats 8) and include a BBQ dinner. Tickets at this link: https://www.mnu.edu/our-events/jazz-a-que/ Sponsorships available - contact Dr. Johnson: ldjohnson@mnu.edu to sponsor this event. 

YOPro Lunch n’ Learn with Megan Reed – Ditching You Imposter Syndrome

Lotpop Inc. Conference Room (Suite 130) 18103 W 106th St, Olathe, KS, United States

Hey all you Young Professionals! Join us for a professional development opportunity, we'll learn how to overcome your imposter syndrome with Megan Reed, the founder of The Creative Confidence Society! This workshop/coaching hour will give you the tools you need to silence the negative voice in your head, ditch the self-doubt, and show up confidently!  This event requires registration.  Registration is $10/member. Registration cost covers lunch, please email Chelsea Taylor (ctaylor@olathe.org) with any dietary restrictions. Lunch provider is TBD. 

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Kansas City Job Fair

Olathe Community Center 1205 East Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS, United States

Meet local employers with hundreds of job openings! Get ready by watching the What Employers Want videos at StepUpJobFairs.com/job-seekers Job Seekers: Visit our website for more information at StepUpJobFairs.com Employers: Sign up for a booth by contacting Peter Steimle at psteimle@stepupjobfairs.com

Delegation: Engage and Empower People

12345 College Blvd (RC 146) 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, United States

Tu - April 25 - 1 to 5 p.m. - Jennifer Olberding - $199 Delegate comfortably and confidently. This course sets out to help leaders shift their mindset about what they can delegate and feel more comfortable and confident doing so. Learners dig into their workload to identify tasks they'd never consider delegating. They use methods for matching people to tasks they're both motivated and capable of doing. And, they practice the delegation conversation they'll have to ensure success. Delegation: Engage and Empower People (jccc.edu)