Free workshops for teens and their parents

Milwaukee Public Library presents "Life After High School," a day of free workshops for teens and their parents, on Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Central Library's Centennial Hall, 733 North 8th Street.

10:30 to 11 a.m.

Registration

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Employment Resources at Milwaukee Public Library

The Milwaukee Public Library has many employment resources. Learn more about them with Jacki Potratz, young adult librarian. Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).

Hear about all of the resources available to help you expand your future. While receiving a well-rounded education, instruction at MATC zeroes in on the skills you need to become job-ready.

BIG STEP--Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program

A representative from BIG STEP will talk about the services available to those interested in skilled trades.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Show Me the Money! Understanding Financial Aid

Parents looking for information on how to apply for financial aid should attend this session, presented by Kim Stezala, director of COMPASS Guide at UWM. Learn more about grants, loans and scholarships and the difference between the three. Almost everyone needs help paying for college, let us get you started!

Effective Interviewing Tips (Registration required)

First impressions DO matter. Learn the key to turning job interviews into offers. Find out why body language is so important and much more with Carol Lewis of CSL Image Consulting. To register for this portion of the workshops, log on to www.mpl.org, click "Events, Classes, Tours," keyword search for "interviewing," click "All Dates."