Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT HAPPENS AT A MEETING?
Food, fun, fellowship, discussion!
ARE YOU MEETING VIRTUALLY?
We have been meeting virtually via Zoom since March 2020. You can find us every week on Zoom at:
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DO I NEED TO RSVP BEFORE I ATTEND?
No, just come!
IS THERE A MEETING AGENDA?
Generally, we follow the agenda listed below:
Meet, greet, eat (light lunch is provided when we meet in person)
Introductions of attendees
Meeting Program/Workshop
Wrap up and closing
Unless otherwise noted, the last meeting of the month will be a “Success and Feedback Day,” where members will have a chance to pose a problem or situation related to job searching and can ask for feedback from group members.
WHAT TYPE OF TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED?
Topics include resume writing, interviewing, networking, time management, cybersecurity, working from home, overcoming the age factor, how to get a federal job, getting unstuck, emotional intelligence, and more!
DO YOU HAVE SPECIAL EVENTS?
Yes! Check our website for updates on our upcoming events, including Conversations Matter, Speed Networking Day, and TEAMWORKS.
DO YOU HAVE GUEST SPEAKERS?
We often have guest speakers and do our best to schedule them with at least 2 weeks notice so that members can plan to attend.
CAN I COME IF I AM UNDER 40?
Absolutely, everyone is welcome. We are working on forming the Baltimore Millennial Navigators Group, an online weekly meeting for job seekers ages 20s-40s. Find the BMN group on www.meetup.com. Information is forthcoming.
IS THERE RELIGIOUS CONTENT TO THE MEETINGS?
No. The Corner Community Center is home to 3 congregations and a synagogue. We can refer you to pastoral counselors.
WHAT ARE YOUR OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS? ARE YOU A LOBBYING GROUP?
See Outreach and Advocacy on the “Our Services” page. We are not a lobbying group. We are interested in educating all community stakeholders about the long term unemployment issue.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT THE TOPIC WILL BE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS?
We list our weekly topic on Meetup, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Eventbrite, and on our website calendar.
IS THERE AN EVENING GROUP?
Yes! We have an Evening Group that meets every Monday from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. So, if you are working during the day or this time is more convenient, please join us.
DO YOU MEET YEAR-ROUND?
Yes. We are closed for Memorial Day, Labor Day, Election Day (because CCC is a polling site) and the last two weeks of the calendar year. We follow the Baltimore City Public School System for inclement weather closings (i.e., if city schools are closed, we will meet online via Zoom).
DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS? CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE INTERNS?
Absolutely! We have a variety of volunteer positions! Please check out our volunteer opportunities at VolunteerMatch.org. and on this website under the MORE tab.
We can accommodate counseling, human services, and pastoral counseling students who need internship or practicum hours.
ARE YOUR SERVICES REALLY FREE?
Yes!
