How to Apply for a Federal Job View Workshop Dates

  1. 10 Steps to a Federal Job - A series of videos by The Resume Place on their YouTube channel. Each video is just a few minutes long. Start with “Introduction” and then work through each of the ten steps.
  2. Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs - Presented by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. This video is 30-minutes long and is presented by a federal employee.

The federal government employs nearly two million civilian workers. Within the next three years, federal agencies expect to hire more than 270,000 new workers to fill mission-critical positions at various places across the nation. However, the process for applying to a federal job can be confusing and frustrating. Learn from our experienced workshop leaders how to navigate the federal job application process and how to apply for federal jobs.

Topics include:

  • How to find federal job vacancies online.
  • Preparing to apply online.
  • How to read a vacancy announcement.
  • Understanding and writing the online federal resume.
  • Understanding core competencies and KSAs.
  • Understanding veterans’ preferences.

Because the federal job application process is entirely online, you will best apply what you learn from this workshop if are proficient with the internet and Microsoft Word.

NOTE: This workshop will be most valuable if you attend the Resume and Cover Letter workshop first.

1099 Start-Up Class  View Workshop Dates                                               $49 fee 

Online payments only are accepted.  This class is designed for individuals who are actively pursuing self-employment in the form of 1099-Independent Contractor work or for people who are already operating as a 1099-Independent Contractor.

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Due to the level of technical information that is presented, this class is not recommended if you are just exploring 1099 work as an option.The class lasts 3.5 – 4 hours in length.

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What is a 1099 worker? 1099 workers are independent professionals under contract and are not regular employees. The term “1099 worker” comes from the US tax form 1099. A “Contractor” is a legal term for a person or firm that enters into a contract to perform a service or provide a product.

The following topics will be covered:

  • What is 1099-Contract Work?
  • How does the IRS define it and what are the tax implications?
  • What legal business entity should I be?
  • How do I prepare an Independent Contract Agreement?
  • How should I keep my records so they are organized and accurate?
  • What kind of insurance should I consider? 

NOTE: It is recommended that you take LCWC’s “How to Be Your Own Boss” before taking this class.

About the Instructors: This class is co-taught by two professionals from the community.

Geoffrey Goudy, CPA
Over the past 22 years, Geoff has worked for small and large accounting firms that have represented a wide variety of clients. In 2000, he moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, and began practicing as a Certified Public Accountant independently in 2001. Geoff’s experience spans a wide range of traditional accounting (bookkeeping, tax, reporting, budgeting), as well as accounting systems, employee benefits, and business planning.

Tom Selken, Attorney at Law
Tom specializes in business formation, employer handbooks, employer agreements, bankruptcy, estate planning, real estate and civil litigation. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, Larimer County Bar Association and the Young Lawyers Division of Larimer County Bar Association.

How to Be Your Own Boss   View Workshop Dates

Innovation and entrepreneurship are key to the growth of an economy. Companies such as Apple, Microsoft, MTV, CNN, FedEx, Intel, Hewlett-Packard and Burger King got their start during an economic downturn. In fact, seven percent of unemployed people start their own business. Could you be one of them?

Whether you are just exploring business ownership as a possibility or ready to take the plunge, you will want to attend this workshop. This information session introduces participants to the world of self-employment, entrepreneurship and small business ownership and provides you with:

  • Tools to make the decision about whether self-employment is right for you.
  • Information about freelance and contract work.
  • Community business assistance resources (many are free!) including business plan development, financing and networking.
  • Action items so you know exactly where to go and what to do following the workshop.