The following ideas are suggestions of positive ways in which to make good use of your time while seeking employment and trying to work through difficult times.

• Attend pre-employment workshops provided by Iowa at Work. For a complete listing of the workshop schedule call 1-800-642-4032, and dial 0 for the operator.
• Learn a new language! Rosetta Stone, a computer based English and Spanish language learner program, is offered daily at the Henry County Extension Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contact the New Iowans Center at 931-5585 to register and sign up for an orientation class.
• Take the opportunity to volunteer your time! It is a great way to network and meet others in the community.
• Seek information about starting your own business. Call Janine Clover, Small Business Develoment Center, 319-208-5381 or Judy Marshall, Director of Entrepreneurial Support, 319-385-3101 to get started!
• Get familiar with what the public library has to offer and do some reading.
• Start and keep a daily journal.
• Spend more time reading, watching, and listening to the news.
• Refresh an old hobby or start a new one!
• Create a list of your own!