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Thursday, August 28 - Career Networking Group - NO MEETING

CNG will be meeting back again on September 4!

Monday, September 1 - NO MEETING

Happy Labor Day! PurposeWorks is meeting back on Zoom 9/8!

Wednesday, September 3 - Special Workshop Starts!

7 PM - Living The Called Life Fall 2025 Workshop Kickoff

PurposeWorks' Living The Called Life Workshop begins today in person! Learn why and how God has specifically gifted you for your good and His glory. This 8 session, interactive Fall course starts September 3, meeting Wednesday evenings from 7-8:45pm at Grace Covenant church located at: 9431 Jollyville Rd, Austin, TX. Discover renewed life purpose, work/life balance and learn how to apply these concepts practically in community!

Thursday, September 4 - Career Networking Group - In Person or Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - CNG Fall Kickoff!

Career Networking Group is back meeting for the Fall and you will not want to miss this kickoff to the season! Learn expert tips to improve your job search and network in person or on zoom. 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, September 5

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 8 - Zoom Meeting

9:30 AM - Details coming soon with Paige Velasquez Budde

Paige is a Co-Founding Partner and the CEO of Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency that builds trusted companies and leaders. During her tenure as CEO, the Austin Business Journal has named Zilker Media one of the city’s fastest-growing companies as well as one of its best places to work, two years in a row. It has also been listed on Austin Inno’s list of “Coolest Companies.” As a veteran marketer, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker, Paige, has led marketing campaigns and strategies for some of the world’s most recognized authorities. She has been named a finalist for the Austin Business Journal’s Women in Business and Austin Under 40.

Register to participate on Zoom

10:30 AM - Critical Success Strategies in the First 90 Days of a New Job with Lucia Csoma

That next offer is near! Join Lucia to learn best practices to put your best foot forward at a new employer. Lucia Csoma is an ICF-certified coach with over 20 years of business experience, specializing in career transitions. She helps professionals navigate change with confidence and clarity, ensuring they build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Register to participate on Zoom

Thursday, September 11 - 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 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. 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.

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.

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 - Details Coming Soon

Receive encouragement, practical job search tips and network with other job and purpose seekers!

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

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.

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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 franchising might be a fit for you. Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience or call to learn more 866.246.2884.

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!

Entrepreneurship Webinar

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 franchising might be a fit for you. Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience or call to learn more 866.246.2884.