Job and internship fair
Ivy Tech Community College will host career services job and internship fairs on both its Lawrence and North Meridian campuses. The fairs will provide students with an excellent chance to meet possible future employers in the health care field. The Lawrence fair is April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9301 E. 59th St., and the N. Meridian fair will be April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2960 N. Meridian St.
For more information call (317) 921-4448 or visit www.ivytech.edu/indianapolis/careerservices.
Beware of business fraud
After receiving several complaints about abusive market practices, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a warning about fraudulent firms offering access to SBA-provided funds. Apparently, certain firms have been running scams and charging exorbitant fees under the pretense of offering to help other businesses obtain loans, grants and other federal money from the SBA. There are several things that small businesses should know and do in regards to the SBA.
Small businesses can get free assistance by calling or visiting one of the SBA’s 68 district offices or SBA’s Web site, www.sba.gov. Location and contact information for legitimate help centers can be found on the site.
Always ask for references and consult business protection institutions like the Better Business Bureau when selecting service providers.
Always clearly establish and document what and when you are being charged and what services you will receive.
Never provide social security numbers, bank account information, or credit card numbers to anyone, especially over the telephone.
If a firm issues your business a “forfeiture letter” that would make you ineligible for any SBA funding if you refuse to use the firm’s services, then it is likely a scam and you should report it to the SBA’s inspector general at (800) 767-0385 or www.sba.gov/ig.
For more information, call (800) 827-5722 or visit SBA’s Web site.
suit drive and free workshop
Resumes Today Inc. has partnered with St. Vincent Danny’s Closet of Hope to host free resume building workshops and the “Suit Up for the Job” Clothing Drive April 10 at 4803 W. 71st St. Workshops will take place at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and attendees will learn key resume composition skills. Donations of gently used professional clothing will be collected from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide people with clothing suitable for interviewing and maintaining employment.
For more information, call (317) 280-9776 or visit www.resumestoday.biz.
