EDITOR’S CHOICE
Navigating workplace microaggressions JODI-ANN BUREY, a diversity and inclusion consultant, is hosting an interactive webinar to discuss the different ways to navigate workplace microaggression, which is a term used to describe verbal, behavioral or environmental indignities, intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory or negative prejudicial slights toward another person, particularly those who are culturally marginalized. Burey will be providing case studies based on experiences women of color face at work and explore the options for managing mindset, as well as constructing an effective response to navigate those challenging events. Webinar participants are encouraged to share their own experiences.
THURSDAY, JULY 16, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3hCnQio
Learn how to write grants GRANT CENTRAL USA is hosting a webinar that will provide introductory information about grant writing and pursuing a career in the field. Participants will learn the best way to start a grant-writing journey, hear real-life case studies, see how much income can be earned, learn about the resources that are available, and how to acquire training and knowledge for being a grant writer. This event is a live webinar about Grant Central USA’s free program. Participants will have the option to purchase the comprehensive course when registering for the event, and it will be delivered within 24 hours.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 8:30-9:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3hGQcIk
Technical writing THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE of Rhode Island’s Division of Workforce Partnerships program, in partnership with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a virtual technical writing course. This partnership technical writing program is an introductory course focusing on producing concise, clear, credible, objective reports, memoranda and other related workplace writing. The course promotes writing that demonstrates an awareness of the reader, as well as how to explain complex subjects in an organized manner. The course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, TO THURSDAY, JULY 23, 9-11 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3eb2bLT
Data science vs. data analytics THINKFUL PROVIDENCE is hosting a webinar to provide information about the differences and similarities between data science and data analytics. Thinkful will break down the specifics of each, and help participants determine which one is their ideal career choice. The webinar will discuss how to acquire the skills to succeed in each field, as well as job availability. Participants will learn why data skills are in such high demand; what data analysts and data scientists do every day; and which career could be a better fit for you.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 12:30-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3hBUyjL
Marketing on Instagram BRANDON LEIBOWITZ, a search engine optimization specialist, is hosting a webinar to explain how to maximize marketing using Instagram. Leibowitz will explain how the webinar participants can increase their Instagram followers without spending money on advertising by using what he calls organic growth methods that he says appeal to the Instagram algorithm. There are only 100 seats available, so register to ensure a spot to attend this free webinar.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1-1:40 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2zLr5Da
Educational technology SCOTT BARNETT, a technology professional, is hosting an event designed to gather education technology entrepreneurs across the country to share insights, information and industry trends. Barnett will moderate the one-hour event online, over Meetaway, so participants will be able to choose who they meet and chat with during a series of short one-on-one video calls. After each conversation, Meetaway will automatically rotate to the next participant at the event.
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2-3 P.M. $0-$49. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Assessing sales data SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar about how to look at data for sales forecasting. This workshop is centered around assessing sales data and other information to make informed decisions about your business. Some of the discussion will focus on adapting to the challenges associated with the COVID-19 economic crisis. Several experienced business professionals will be on hand to answer questions. This meeting will be hosted on the Zoom platform.
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/30RxcAV
Getting restarted SCORE RHODE ISLAND will be hosting a webinar on Zoom to explain what information and resources proprietors will need for getting a business restarted after the COVID-19 lockdown. This interactive workshop will focus on how to adapt your company’s business model to the challenges that have been caused by the pandemic-associated economic crisis, from cash flow to new business regulations. The workshop will also feature several experienced business professionals answering participants’ questions.
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/2NbrvWy
Excel basics THINKFUL PROVIDENCE is hosting a webinar to explain how to use all the features of a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Participants will use Google Sheet to learn Excel basics during this hands-on workshop by exploring key Excel building blocks. The topics that will be discussed include information about the features of Excel and how it helps with data analytics; countif, sumif, and vlookup functions; and additional resources.
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 9-10:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2UVFSCm
Internet marketing MANGATE is hosting a one-day webinar to explain the nuances of internet-marketing fundamentals. This training workshop will provide participants with a set of skills to market their business online using 11 modules of learning to conduct marketing campaigns. Topics that will be discussed include details from case studies; social media utilization; search engine optimization basics; product development and improvement; brand management; website characteristics; how engagement builds followers; and capturing leads.
MONDAY, JULY 13, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $395. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2Bfwcf7
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4884 or Shuman@PBN.com.
