Events for November 26, 2024 | West Michigan Works! Events for November 26, 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 Allegan

WorkReady: Teamwork

West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan

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

WorkReady: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

today's job market, and how to build and leverage those skills to strengthen your status as a job candidate!

This VIRTUAL workshop explores communication. Good communication skills are ranked as one of employers’ most-needed work skills. In this workshop you will explore five components of effective communication: verbal communication, non-verbal communication, active listening, feedback, and message planning. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.

Free
Event Series Ionia

Computer Literacy

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

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. The instructor …

Free
Event Series Ottawa

Intro to Resume in Spanish

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

¿Cuentas con una Hoja Laboral o Curriculum vitae?  En muchas ocasiones creemos que no necesitamos realizar dicho documento.  Sin embargo, en este país puede ser indispensable para poder obtener mejores …

Free

Take-Out Series: Personal Branding Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Have you ever considered what your personal brand is? Are you struggling to find a way to get ahead of the tightening competition? In this workshop, we will discuss the purpose of branding and identifying what your personal brand is as a professional. We will teach you how to communicate and leverage your skills in the modern-day job market to land the job you deserve!

Free
Event Series Ionia

WorkReady: Reasoning

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

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

Career Exploration

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

Learn how to explore Interests, Labor Market information and training providers to assist you in choosing the right Career for you!

Free
Event Series Ottawa

Intro to Interviewing in Spanish

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

This workshop provides interview techniques including preparation, follow-up and how to answer difficult questions. You will also get tips on appearance, non-verbal communication skills and more to help you face …

Free

WorkReady: Innovation 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 understand what it means to have an innovative mindset. You’ll also learn the importance of 1) thinking through how your ideas might affect other people or processes and 2) communicating your idea effectively and appropriately. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.

Free
Event Series Allegan

Resume Writing Lab

West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan

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

Free