Seniors: It is hard to believe that your last year is nearly half over. If you haven't already, October is the time to begin your College Applications.

Not a high school Senior yet? You are in a great position to get a head start on preparing your college applications.

Applying for college is a long process, but it does not have to be difficult or stressful. Remember that the majority of colleges set their Fall enrollment deadline at May 1st and application deadlines can be anywhere from December to April. CollegeBoard has a great College Application Calendar that you can check out here.

Be aware that you may be required to gather many different materials for your application:

One of the most important things young jobseekers can do to further their career is to do an internship. Interns gain valuable skills, network with professionals in a desired industry, and get a first-hand glimpse at what working in a certain field will look like.

Why should you do an internship?

Today's technology-based world requires jobseekers to have a solid foundation in computers, the internet, and computer programs. In order to ensure that our youth remain competitive, we are offering a Microsoft Training Course!

According to Microsoft Office Live Director of Marketing Michael Schultz, "roughly half a billion people use Office." The program covers the basic skills required to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access. Additionally, it will also prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.

Classes are ongoing and available through the WORKFORCE plus Leon Training Academy located at 2525 South Monroe Street. Spanish classes are available quarterly in our Gadsden Training Academy, 1140 West Clark Street.

To learn more, visit the Microsoft Office Specialist Training page at our website by clicking here.

Getting a job when you are between the ages of 16 and 21 will give you valuable skills, improve your interpersonal communication and will give you an edge on college and future job applications as you will have marketable experience that sets you above your peers.

Join us at the "Get Connected" Job Fair at the Leon County Civic Center January 18 to find new employment that is perfect for you! Get Connected Job Fair hosted over 60 employers last year and that number is expected in increase this January. To ensure that you are competitive in this job fair, take advantages of the services WORKFORCE plus offers.

We can help you: