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Monday, September 15 - In Person Meeting

First timers, please plan to arrive by 8:40 AM and fill out this form to pre-register to expedite your check-in process!

Returning job seekers, you can just show up on Monday before 9:30!

9:30 AM - Write Your Way to a New Job with Brian Furrow

With a focus on networking emails and cover letters, this session will help you learn how to effectively share your story and standout in key written documents of the job search. Find creative ways to demonstrate alignment of why a company’s mission resonates with you! Brian Furrow is a PurposeWorks Coach with 30 years HR experience, most recently in a leading HR role with Kraft's Service & Logistics organization. This will be an interactive session, so bring your questions!

10:30 AM - Business Ownership with David Omholt

Discover if franchise or small business ownership could be right for you! David Omholt is a nationally recognized small business expert and strategic partner. Dave is CEO of The Entrepreneur Authority, and frequent speaker at conferences, talk shows and seminars on small business ownership. He has earned the prestigious CFE designation, the highest accreditation in the industry, and has been called one of the top franchise minds in the country by the IFA. Prior to founding TEA over a decade ago, Mr. Omholt was an executive with Accenture, where he consulted for many Global 500 companies and some of his projects received awards for the breakthrough success and client turnaround.

We meet at Hill Country Bible Church - Lakeline location in the North Auditorium. Use the family entrance by the cafe!

More details on our location here!

Our speaker will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Plan to arrive early so you can get checked in and not miss any of this amazing training session.

Tuesday, September 16 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Wednesday, September 17

12 PM - STAR Career Workshop
Assess your values/strengths and plan your job search! If you live in south Austin, or simply wish to continue your job search journey with one of the top recruiters in Austin, join STAR Career Workgroup at Vertical Chapel located at 400 Old Post Rd Kyle, Texas 78640 on Wednesdays. Enjoy free Cici's pizza! Dan is Author of STAR Career Workbook, is an active partner at Vertical Chapel and is passionate about guiding you through the hard work toward developing a more rewarding career.

Thursday, September 18 - Career Networking Group - In Person or Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

11 AM - The Table Network
Join us for open networking and hear from PurposeWorks' Heather Frierson on the good work being done in our community, over Cabo Bob's catered lunch! The Table Network connects a community of entrepreneurs, leaders, and individuals over conversations that enrich our personal and professional lives. Located at: 300 Brushy Creek Rd Cedar Park, TX 78613.

Friday, September 19

10 AM - Launch Pad Job Club Networking
Join for networking community, support and obtain meaningful employment through powerful programs. Meets the first and third Fridays of the month at Austin Community College at the Highland campus ACCelerator Lab located at: 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Park in lot E or B and check in at the ACCelerator desk on the first floor of Bldg 1000. All other Fridays are on Zoom.

Monday, September 22 - Zoom Meeting

9:30 AM - Get to the Point: Rules for Better Resumes with Cheryl Bedard

Learn resume rules and best practices! As President and Executive Recruiter at Cheryl Bedard Search LLC, Cheryl matches talented executives with deserving companies. By representing the best interests of candidates and clients, she identifies opportunities for success. She represents candidates transitioning from government to the private sector, as well as key executives in the public and private sector markets. ExecuBiz and Executive Mosaic have recognized Cheryl as one of the top recruiters in the government contracting industry!

Register to participate on Zoom

10:30 AM - Mastermind Circle

This focused time allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work. Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.

Register to participate on Zoom

Tuesday, September 23 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Wednesday, September 24

12 PM - STAR Career Workshop
Assess your values/strengths and plan your job search! If you live in south Austin, or simply wish to continue your job search journey with one of the top recruiters in Austin, join STAR Career Workgroup at Vertical Chapel located at 400 Old Post Rd Kyle, Texas 78640 on Wednesdays. Enjoy free Cici's pizza! Dan is Author of STAR Career Workbook, is an active partner at Vertical Chapel and is passionate about guiding you through the hard work toward developing a more rewarding career.

Thursday, September 25 - Career Networking Group - In Person or Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, September 29 - No Meeting

Join us at LILA Networking Tuesday night! PurposeWorks is meeting back in person 10/6.

Tuesday, September 30 - Networking Event

6 PM - LinkedIn Local Austin Networking 

This is one of the oldest, most established and best networking events in Austin, led by PurposeWorks coach, Elizabeth Dahan. Everyone is welcome to join! They have been doing this over 15 years and know everyone in Austin! This meeting will be held at iPic in the Domain. Be on time and find us in the bar area to the left, next to the pool tables.

Register to join us!

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, October 2 - Career Networking Group - In Person or Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Friday, October 3

10 AM - Launch Pad Job Club Networking
Join for networking community, support and obtain meaningful employment through powerful programs. Meets the first and third Fridays of the month at Austin Community College at the Highland campus ACCelerator Lab located at: 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Park in lot E or B and check in at the ACCelerator desk on the first floor of Bldg 1000. All other Fridays are on Zoom.

Monday, October 6 - In Person Meeting

First timers, please plan to arrive by 8:40 AM and fill out this form to pre-register to expedite your check-in process!

Returning job seekers, you can just show up on Monday before 9:30!

9:30 AM - Working Genius with David Cherry

Working Genius unpacks a better way to understand your gifts, your frustrations and your team. Learn how to cultivate sounder management practices and workplace happiness! David will walk us through six intelligence types, how they apply to workflow, and how to bolster organizational and personal well-being. Discover the relationship between talent, intelligence, and efficiency. By properly identifying which traits your team members have, you can maximize both productivity and individual fulfillment.

10:30 AM - Elevator Pitch Workshop

Master how to professionally introduce yourself in a compelling way! You'll learn how to effectively communicate your ideas with confidence and impact. Discover how to nail that first impression, and explore some examples for different situations. This discussion will apply to anyone who is a job seeker, in business development/sales or anyone with natural curiosity about personal branding.

We meet at Hill Country Bible Church - Lakeline location in the North Auditorium. Use the family entrance by the cafe!

More details on our location here!

Our speaker will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Plan to arrive early so you can get checked in and not miss any of this amazing training session.

Tuesday, October 7 - Entrepreneurship Webinar

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, October 9 - Career Networking Group - In Person or Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Details coming soon

Receive training, job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and come prepared with questions! Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, October 13 - Zoom Meeting

9:30 AM - Financial EQ with Camille Walker

Ditch the overwhelm and find your balance playbook! Podcaster and Entrepreneur, Camille Walker, has a passion for strengthening and championing particularly Moms and families in business. She is a podcaster at www.callmeceopodcast.com, Business/Brand Consultant, Blogging Connector, Online Influencer, and Entrepreneur, empowering ambitious parents to create a flexible and dynamic life. Learn how developing your emotional intelligence around money can become your hidden financial superpower to skillfully navigate financial relationships and decisions.

Register to participate on Zoom

10:30 AM - Mastermind Circle

This focused time allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work. Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.

Register to participate on Zoom

Available Any Time:

Design & Focus Workshop and Work as Worship are Available Online on Your Schedule!

Personalized Career Coaching with Kara D. Bell
Receive individual coaching on LinkedIn & Resume review. Kara D. Bell is a Nationally certified LinkedIn and resume writer with 30 years experience. Kara has helped thousands of job seekers at PurposeWorks, with strategies to overcome: lack of experience, long term unemployment, career gaps, ageism and other bias. She’s passionate about helping others going through hard transitions after facing her own series of hardships. Learn practical strategies for matching your unique background, skills, and experience to current employer needs!