Events for November 8, 2024 | West Michigan Works! Events for November 8, 2024 | West Michigan Works!

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Whether you are looking to sharpen your interview skills or meet an employer who is hiring, we have options for you! Our free workshops in the calendar below are available to help you at any stage of the job search and hiring process. Plus, our weekly hot jobs and monthly virtual hiring events connect you with employers who are hiring.

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Event Series Ottawa

WORKREADY: Responsibility

West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, Holland

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …

Free
Event Series Muskegon

Resume Writing

West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon

Take your resume to the next level!  This 3-hour workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or building a new resume.  Staff will be on-hand throughout …

Free

Job Searching with a Criminal Background Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

This workshop provides helpful information about background checks and job search strategies for someone with a criminal background. You will learn how to navigate applications and how to answer specific interview questions regarding your criminal background. You will also get information about programs and resources that may be able to assist you with your job search efforts.

Free
Event Series Ionia

Resume Lab

West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia

Put the resources you received in Resume Makeover to good use to create, update and/or revamp your resume according to the job you are looking to apply for! NOTE: Completing …

Free
Event Series Kent

Computer Literacy

West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Intimidated by computers? Unfamiliar with how to use email or the internet? This open lab covers basic computing needs and makes your computer time more productive and enjoyable. We utilize …

Free
Event Series Ottawa

WORKREADY: Teamwork

West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, Holland

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …

Free
Event Series Ottawa

WORKREADY: Adaptability

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out from the crowd!

Adaptability is the ability to adjust your words or actions based on the situation or expectations. This workshop will help you understand the importance of being flexible, looking at issues from different angles, being willing to learn and adapting to change. 

Free
Event Series Kent

Goal Setting Workshop

West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids

This workshop will focus on action-oriented goal setting and will offer strategies to help you set and reach your goals, including an in depth look at the SMART goal setting …

Free

WorkReady: Reasoning Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

WorkReady is an employability skills workshop series designed to teach the top skills employers are looking for in today's job market, and how to build and leverage those skills to strengthen your status as a job candidate!

This VIRTUAL workshop will help you will learn the importance of looking at an issue, problem, or opportunity from multiple viewpoints. Good reasoning requires that you take time to define the problem and recognize that problems can be complicated and involve a variety of interrelated issues.  We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set!

Free
Event Series Ottawa

Workready: Reasoning

In this employability skills series, you will focus on building the skills employers are looking for in their employees and job applicants. This workshop series can help you stand out …

Free