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LEWISTON — Lewiston Adult Education will hold a “Bridges to Employment” training series in October and November. The series will consist of five interactive workshops designed to address a particular component of the job search and hiring process, from identifying transferable skills to developing the key competencies that employers are seeking.

OSHA 10 will cover the essentials of workplace safety. Participants who complete the program will be issued the nationally-recognized OSHA 10 credential. Monday through Thursday, Oct. 18 to 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., $25.

Computer Skills for the Workplace is for those who are familiar with computer basics, such as checking e-mail and saving files, but wish to build the essential computer skills needed in the workplace. Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 25 to 27, 5 to 7:30 p.m., $20.

Providing Excellent Customer Service will help prepare participants for work in a variety of fields. Most positions require work with customers or clients, and enhancing customer service skills improves an applicant’s marketability. Monday, Nov. 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., $7.

The Art of Selling Yourself is a workshop that will teach job-seekers how to effectively communicate their qualifications to employers throughout the application process. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5 to 7:30 p.m., $7.

Developing a Personalized Career Pathway will help job-seekers identify the key skills necessary for success in their ideal careers, and then will help them create a plan to gain or hone those skills. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m., $7.

Individuals may sign up for the workshops a-la-carte, or as a complete series for $66. Participants who complete the full series will receive a $20 gift certificate towards a Lewiston Adult Education course in the winter-spring term. Preregistration is required to participate in the workshops. For more information or to register, visit www.lewistonadulted.org or call 795-4141.

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