| The Tacoma Public Library has the information and resources you need to find a job and explore new careers, earn long-distance learning degrees, start and grow small businesses, write an effective resume and cover letter and develop new strategies for you job search. At the Main Library's Education and Job Center we help you prepare for your future. The Tacoma Public Library's Education and Job Center offers a variety of services and tools for job seekers. - Free classes with some of the region's leading career coaches [Learn more here]
- Dedicated computers with free access to job-related software.
- GED preparation materials & practice tests.
- Practice placement & entrance exams including the ACT, SAT, GRE and others.
- Interactive online practice tests for preparatory examinations including entrance exams and certification, licensing and civil service tests.
- The latest books on career choices, job hunting, writing effective resume & cover letter, interviewing tips.
- Information on 2 & 4 year colleges, technical schools, scholarships & financial aid
- Free computer classes & free WiFi.
The Tacoma Public Library's Education & Job Center is funded, in part, with a grant from the Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Library as part of a Renew Washington Project which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. JobNow.
JobNow offers personal job coaching and assistance for patrons at all phases of their job search as well as resume and cover letter review and live interview practice. JobNow also has an extensive collection of resources, including resume/cover letter templates, interview tips, general sample interview questions, industry-specific sample interview questions, and a vast array of online resources and links. Learn more about JobNow. Testing & Education Reference Center helps patrons prepare for higher education and the working world by teaming with Peterson's to deliver detailed (searchable) information on private high schools, undergraduate and graduate programs and executive education programs. The database also features interactive online practice tests for preparatory examinations including entrance exams and certification and licensing tests.
New eResources just added! Job & Career Accelerator integrates everything you'll need to conduct a successful job search from recommending occupations based on skills and interests to viewing up-to-the-minute job postings. Also includes essential tools such as resume and cover letter builders, interview tips and expert advice to help make your job search more effective. Please note: you will need to create a free account and login to access this resource.
Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, and information you need to achieve the results you want-at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you. Computer Skills Library
Whether you need to strengthen your computer skills for work or just want to learn how to take advantage of all your computer has to offer, you'll find the tools you need right here. Learn at your own pace with interactive tutorial courses on today's most popular software and operating systems. Each course offers detailed, easy-to-follow instructions with audio and captions for the program and skill level of your choice. Courses include all MSOffice products, Adobe Flash, Illustrator, & Photoshop programs, and others.
WOIS (Washington Occupational Information System)
A multitude of tools to help you decide what you might want to do with the rest of your life, including a self-assessment questionnaire that matches skills, abilities and preferences with occupations; and an information database which can help you sort through the postsecondary schools in Washington state to find those that meet your needs. To Access from home: call Telephone Reference at (253) 591-5666 for the current site key. WorkSource Pierce County and WorkSource Washington
WorkSource is a comprehensive network of community partners working collaboratively in a one-stop system that helps individuals obtain the skills necessary for employment and to deliver a first class workforce to the business community. Partners represent school districts, post-secondary educational institutions, government agencies, labor organizations, community-based non-profits, and businesses. Employment & Job-Seeking Resources (from the Washington State Library)
Resources for unemployment, job-seeking, resume-building, interview preparation, and more. Access Washington
Everything you need to know about working or starting a small business in our state. Web Resources For Job Seekers
These web sites are used daily by our reference librarians to answer questions and provide information to our library patrons seeking information on employment and careers. Free classes to help you master your computer skills.
The Tacoma Public Library offers a variety of free hands-on classes from Internet job searching, MS Word basics and resume writing to meet the needs of beginners as well as advanced computer users. Full schedule here. NewTacomaJobs
A new resource on TWITTER. Tacoma-area employment opportunities are posted daily. Last Updated 01.04.2010 |