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Swift Transportation offers full driving academy scholarships for veterans

Information provided by Swift

Swift Transportation Co., Inc., www.joinswift.com , is celebrating the men and women of the armed forces by offering them a new career in trucking. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our country, by providing 1,000 full scholarships to Veterans to attend a Swift Academy of their choice, including the facility in Millington. The transportation leader is offering full scholarships to veterans with a 1-year commitment, as well as a $1,000 tuition discount to Selective Reserves and National Guard with a 1-year commitment.

"At Swift, we are happy to honor and celebrate the bravery and courage of our U.S. veterans.

Cadence Bank & Cintas announce Community Shred Days Event

Information provided by Cadence Bank

Memphis, TN (April 23, 2012) – In an effort to combat the growing problem of identity theft and fraud while helping to preserve our environment, Cadence Bank and Cintas® Document Management will sponsor the sixth-annual Community Shred Days. Memphis residents and businesses are invited to bring old and unwanted documents to Cadence Bank locations, where they will be securely destroyed free of charge. 

The events are:

Wednesday, April 25th
Folk’s Folly Branch
591 South Mendenhall
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Friday, April 27th
Union Branch
1516 Union Avenue
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“Identity theft continues to be a problem that affects people and businesses across our community in many different ways,” said Tom Martin, President of Cadence Bank in Memphis.

Memphis Public Library & Information Center Employment Week

Memphis Public Library & Information Center Employment Week

The Whitehaven Library Branch will host Employment Week events April 23-26. Employment week programs and classes provide the keys to successful interviews, job search skills, and career opportunities.

Tax season ends soon...

Tax season ends soon...

Saturday, April 14 is Super Saturday. Take advantage of the free AARP tax preparation assistance at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library from 10 am-5 pm in meeting rooms A, B, and C.

The deadline for the 2012 tax filing season is Tuesday, April 17. Follow the link to the MPLIC webpage for a schedule of participating locations, dates, and times.

Fore more information, call 415-2700.

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center.

MPLIC FREE Legal Clinic

MPLIC FREE Legal Clinic

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center.

Career & Internship Expo

Career & Internship Expo

Current students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers at the University of Memphis on Wednesday, April 4th.

The Career Services Office and Academic Internship Office is bringing in more than 40 employers looking to recruit new employees. Students will be able to hand-deliver resumes to the businesses represented.

Some of the employers attending the expo include FedEx Ground, FedEx Services, Nucor Steel, Barnhart Crane and Rigging, Flinn Broadcasting Corp., and many others.

The annual expo will be held in the University Center Ballroom from 10a.m. to 3p.m.

MPLIC Free Small Business Class

MPLIC Free Small Business Class

If you currently own a restaurant or are planning to own a restaurant within the next couple of years, check out the free small business class “So You Want to Open a Restaurant-Are You Crazy?” 

On Thursday, March 22 at 6 pm at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Vernon Tabor SCORE Counselor and restaurant owner will provide insight and useful tips to successfully owning and operating a restaurant. 

For more information, call 415-2734. 

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center