ECONOMIC DATA

Jobless rate due out

The US unemployment rate for April will be released Friday morning. US employers added 215,000 jobs in March, yet the unemployment rate ticked up to 5 percent from 4.9 percent in February.

PANEL

In-house or in-firm

The Boston Bar Association is sponsoring an event for members on the differences between serving as in-house counsel versus joining a law firm. A panel of attorneys, including Michael Degnan of Keurig Green Mountain Inc., will discuss what it’s like to transition between those two roles. Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m., Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston. Free.

WORKSHOP

Stop sweating public speaking

Professional coaching service Ace-up is hosting a public speaking workshop for those looking to improve their performance in front of an audience. Attendees will learn how to practice proper delivery of a speech, use strong body language, and develop confidence. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., 1204 Broadway, Somerville. $69.

WORKSHOP

Java on the mind

General Assembly Boston has organized a two-day, intermediate workshop on JavaScript programming language. Attendees should have a basic understanding of HTML and CSS. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., 51 Melcher St., Boston. $300.

FORUM

Hebrew College CEO forum

The former chief executive of Constant Contact, Gail Goodman, is the keynote speaker at Hebrew College’s third CEO Forum. During her 16-year tenure at Constant Contact, Goodman saw the company through an IPO and its ultimate sale to Endurance International. Tuesday, 7:30 a.m., Hebrew College, Berenson Hall, 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre. $18.

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