Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club: Parlin Fresco Room, Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Table Top Gaming Club: Parlin Meeting Room; play board games and hang out with friends at the library! Every Wednesday from 3-5 p.m., enjoy good games and even better company! Recommended for ages 12+. Beekeeping: Parlin Meeting Room, Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m. From Mr. John Hedly, learn how to start a hive, get the equipment you need, how bees make or phone? Bring it to the library and stop by our Drop-In Tech Help to meet with a volunteer for assistance. Resume Writing: Parlin Inforhoney and how to extract it. Author Event — Karen Ligocki: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m. Everett resident author Karen Ligocki discusses the books she’s written. Coff ee and pastries provided by The Friends of the Everett Libraries. Drop-In Tech Help: Parlin Information Desk, Tuesdays and Fridays from 4-5 p.m. Do you have questions about how to use your personal laptop, tablet City of Everett, Massachusetts Treasurer/Tax Collector 484 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: (617) 394-2315 Fax: (617) 394-2453 Legal Notice City of Everett, Massachusetts Request for Proposals for Extended Day & Summer Programming The City of Everett requests proposals from vendors for Extended Day & Summer Programming for the Everett Public Schools. Sealed responses clearly labeled “Extended Day & Summer Programming” are due no later than 12:00 PM on June 16, 2025. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any defects, informalities, and minor irregularities; and to award contracts or cancel this RFP if it is in the City’s best interest to do so. The City of Everett encourages MBE and WBE firms to apply. Sealed proposals should be submitted to the attention of: Monica Ford, Interim Chief Procurement Officer Everett City Hall, Room 15 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 394-2315 All proposals must be submitted in two separately sealed envelopes and plainly marked, “Extended Day & Summer Programming”. One envelope must contain the Price Proposal and the second envelope must contain the Non-Price Proposal. Each envelope must be marked with the Contractor’s name, RFP due date of opening, and marked either “Price Proposal” or “Non Price Proposal”. Scope of Services regarding the proposal may be obtained at the City of Everett’s Procurement Office or by email request to: Monica.ford@ci.everett.ma.us The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. This RFP is being procured in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B. Monica Ford, Interim Chief Procurement Officer May 30, 2025 mation Desk; do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at the Parlin. By appointment only; to register, please call 617-394-2300 or email parlininfo@noblenet.org. Computer Basics 101: Parlin Information Desk; learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointEVENTS | SEE PAGE 29 Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Top Job Search Resources for Older Job Seekers Dear Savvy Senior, What websites or apps can you recommend to help older people fi nd employment opportunities? I’m 60 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help. Seeking Employment Dear Seeking, To help you fi nd employment, there are a number of job-search websites and apps specifically tailored to older workers seeking full-time, part-time or remote positions. Here are 10 great options that are recommended by U.S. News & World Report for 2025, most of which are completely free to use. AARP Job Board (jobs.aarp. org): Designed for workers 50 and older, AARP’s job board allows users to search by job title, keyword, company or location. The platform also offers search fi lters for full-time, parttime and remote work opportunities. Employers who are part of AARP’s Employer Pledge Program are committed to hiring older workers. C ar eerOneS t op ( ca - reeronestop.org): Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, you can use this site to explore career opportunities, access training programs and jobsearch resources. You’ll also fi nd help looking for a remote job, fi lling out a job application, getting started as a self-employed person and choosing a path that’s right for your stage in life. Indeed (indeed.com): One of the largest job search engines in the world, Indeed will help you sift through millions of available positions. You can include a variety of specifi cations to fi nd a job, including whether you want to work remotely, your salary requirements, preferred location, experience level and education. If you upload your resume, employers can fi nd you as well. LinkedIn (linkedin.com): If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, create one to showcase your experience, knowledge and skills. You can gather news and insights related to your industry by looking at what others are posting and share your content as well. The site allows you to conduct job searches and set alerts for new opportunities. NEW Solutions (newsolutions.org): This site connects professionals aged 55 and older with part-time and full-time positions in government agencies. Users can browse openings by state, apply online and receive guidance through the hiring process. Rent A Grandma (rentagrandma.com): If you want to work as a nanny, chef, domestic staff or pet care provider, this site is a great resource, but they do charge a $25 registration fee. It also off ers opportunities for tutors and personal assistants. After you sign up, clients can contact you about job opportunities. Retired Brains (retiredbrains. com): This site can help you fi nd remote, flexible, freelance and work-from-home jobs. You’ll also be able to access resources to start a business. You can search by location, keyword or job title and access career advice on resume building and interview preparation. RetirementJobs (retirementjobs.com): This site specializes in job opportunities for workers over 50, with retail, caregiving, transportation, sales and fi - nance listings. It also features certifi ed age-friendly employers and off ers webinars on job searching, networking and overcoming age bias. You can learn how to utilize LinkedIn, improve your interview skills and understand how your job could impact Social Security benefi ts. Seniors4Hire (seniors4hire. org): For job seekers aged 50 and older, at this site you can register for free, post your resume and search for jobs. Employers use the platform to fi nd experienced workers for part-time, full-time and remote positions. Workforce50 (workforce50. com): At this site you can view jobs specifi cally posted by companies looking for older workers. You’ll also be able to access resources related to resume building, shifting from military to civilian life and fi nding a federal job. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior
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