Laurie Mitchell Employment Center's Mission:
The Laurie Mitchell Employment Center is a consumer-run and operated employment empowerment and training center.

Announcements

We will be closed Thursday, January 26, 2012 for our Staff Meeting.

Inclement Weather Policy
Please follow the Fairfax County Government Advisory Notifications

Please also check our voicemail during any public notification of severe weather announcements.

Come join us January 28, 2012, Saturday at 11am for our next New Year toastmaster meeting.
Please email at DLawson@lmec.org if you have any questions.
Our goal is 20 members by March 31st. Click here for more details.

What's New At LMEC?
Workshops and Seminars

January

"Art of Networking"..........................................................................................Wednesday, 25th from 6 PM to 7PM

February

"The Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA)"................................................Saturday, 4th from 11AM to 1:30PM
"Finding Employment as an Ex-Offender" ...................................................Wednesday, 8th from 6PM to 7 PM
"Finding Those Little Extras which can Win or Lose you that new Job"...Wednesday, 22nd from 6 PM to 7PM

Starting February 1st the offsite computer training days will change from Thursdays and Fridays 11 to 2pm to Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 to 2pm.

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January:

Edsall Road-Evening Class Subjects:

1st class - PowerPoint 2007 and 2nd class - Access 2007

February:

Edsall Road-Evening Class Subject:

1st class - Publisher 2007 and 2nd class - Access 2007

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January:

Reston Drop-In Center Class Subjects:

Falls Church Drop-In Center Class Subjects:

1st class - PowerPoint 2007
2nd class - Intro to Computers

Checkout some of our "New" Employment Tools
"The Employment Team" is ready to help Read more...

The Employment Team is ready to help your career.

r Job Hunting Skills r Resume/Cover Letters r Job Leads r Exploring Career Options
r Mock Interviewing r How work may affect my SSI or my SSDI benefits

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“What’s Happening” In & Around LMEC……..

Quick Glance Summary:

   u Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Testing is Available at LMEC!

u Evening Classes are held Monday thru Thursday
         1st class - 6:00PM -7:00 PM (Power Point)
         2nd class - 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM (Access)

u Saturday Classes, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Power Point) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Access)

u Workshop: “The Art of Networking” Wednesday, January 25^th 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

u LMEC SPEAKS - “Toastmaster’s” Group Meets on January 28^th11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

u Peer Support Group at LMEC – Every Saturday at 12 Noon - 1:00 PM

u Fairfax County WRAP Program Offers Easy Access to You!

u Family Support Group @ Gartlan Center
u Two Mental Health Support Groups in Northern Virginia

What are people saying about LMEC?
Click here to read other Testimonials

Note - We keep a handwritten Journal in our lobby.
Come in and add one.

Joan Porter' Daughter

Mount Vernon sophomore Samantha Porter is one of the Majors' tallest players despite standing 5 feet 9.
"If you told her to run through that wall of bricks [to] get a rebound, she would do it. She wouldn’t ask any questions."

— "Mount Vernon head coach Courtney Coffer about Samantha Porter"

Please contact LMEC at info@lmec.org for more information

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Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
6295 Edsall Road, Suite 175 Alexandria, VA 22312 www.lmec.org