UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - Get the training, skills and information you need to Get Hired. Pierce County Library, in collaboration with Metropolitan Development Council, Workforce Central and WorkSource, offers a series of classes and workshops to support residents in their career pursuits. This fall's free events include sessions on Microsoft and IC3 Digital Literacy certification, as well as help with communications, applications, resumes, interviewing and managing stress.

"Learning new skills is a constant in life and getting free, knowledgeable helpful help is important to thousands of people in our community," said Pierce County Library Executive Director Georgia Lomax. "By partnering with local experts, participants can develop needed job skills and learn how to navigate this competitive job market." Additional resources are also available online at Pierce County Library's job and business website. Job seekers can get resumes reviewed, practice interviews with expert job coaches, learn from training videos, take practice technology tests and access continuing education classes by visiting gethired.pcls.us.

Registration is required for most classes: piercecountylibrary.org/calendar. Microsoft Certification Program Earn free Microsoft certification with the Library's three-step program. Learn more and enroll at gethired.pcls.us.

Microsoft Certification Practice Get hands-on practice with Microsoft 2013, take a practice exam and get questions answered by knowledgeable staff in preparation for Microsoft certification. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. South Hill Pierce County Library

Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-noon Administrative Center and Library

Monday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m. University Place Pierce County Library

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m. Administrative Center and Library

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Gig Harbor Pierce County Library IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Earn industry-recognized certification to be prepared for any environment that requires the use of computers, devices or the internet. Certification covers computer fundamentals, popular word processing, spreadsheets and presentation applications.

IC3 Orientation Get acquainted with the IC3 Digital Literacy certification. Receive access to free learning materials and online resources.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-noon Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library IC3 Practice Take a practice exam and have questions answered by knowledgeable staff in preparation for IC3 Digital Literacy Certification. All practice sessions are held at Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-noon

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-noon

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-noon

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-noon Certification Exams Access free testing for those who have completed IC3 and/or Microsoft Certification Program. All exams are held at Pierce County Library's Administrative Center and Library. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18, 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18, 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9, 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16, 10-11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn more about free technology certification at techcert.pcls.us.