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Provides access to authoritative periodical content covering topics as diverse as 21st-century skills, learning disorders, standardized testing, homeschooling, and more. Updated daily, Leadership and Management is useful for researchers or any educator interested in professional development.
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eBooks on technical topics from a range of publishers including programming, certification training, and specific software applications. Read on your computer.
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Local agency that assists job seekers with locations throughout Anne Arundel County.
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Local organization offering free courses in GED Prep, Introduction to Computers, and English as a Second Language. OICofAAC also provides free job search assistance.
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Resume builder created by Anne Arundel Community College. Create your account, then use the Resume Builder to build your resume.
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Clases de Inglés, gratis, administradas por el Anne Arundel Community College (AACC). Se presentan en algunas de nuestras bibliotecas. Integran comprensión oral, verbal, y de leer, para estudiantes con experiencia mínima en el Inglés. Llame a la oficina de ESL en AACC, 410.777.2901 para obtener información y para el registro.
Free English classes offered by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and taught at the Library integrate listening, speaking, writing and reading skills for students with minimum English training. Call AACC at 410.777.2901 for more information.
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Do you need to improve your basic reading, math or language skills or get a GED? The Adult Basic Skills program provided by Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) at Odenton Regional Library offers courses in adult basic education to help you get started. For more information and to register call 410-777-1823.
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Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business profiles & 220 million residents in A to Z. Search for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, health care professionals, and much more. Short videos on how to find the information you need can be found here.
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Includes Ward's Business Directory, Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media, Encyclopedia of Associations, and National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations.
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Database with detailed records for about millions of U.S. businesses and consumers. Used to conduct job searches, look for sales leads, find new business opportunities and suppliers, locate out-of-town companies, track down addresses and phone numbers, and conduct market research. Search for companies by state, county, area and zip codes, industry, product code, revenues and more.
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