Events for February 26, 2025 | West Michigan Works! Events for February 26, 2025 | 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 Barry

WORKREADY PROBLEM-SOLVING

West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., Hastings

Problem-solving is a process that includes identifying a problem, analyzing available information, generating possible solutions, and ultimately implementing the best solution to resolve the issue. In this workshop, you will …

WorkREADY: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
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This employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the skills most needed across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. We have done the research and developed these interactive workshops to assist individuals in becoming more confident in these key areas: Communication, Teamwork, Self-Management, Decisiveness, and Problem-Solving. This workshop series will help explain how and why you are WorkREADY, whether it is for a new job or a promotion.

Effective workplace communication involves conveying, receiving, and interpreting information to achieve goals and foster collaboration. In this workshop, you will explore strategies for improving interpersonal interactions, active listening, clear messaging, and conflict resolution, equipping you with practical tools to enhance your relationships both personally and professionally.

RSVP Now Free 14 spots left
Event Series Barry

TAKE-OUT SERIES: GOOGLE BASICS

West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., Hastings

Have you ever wondered how you can use Google to further your job search or your career? Do you need help learning how to set up a professional Google account …

Event Series Montcalm

Take-Out Series: Personal Branding

West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, Greenville

Have you ever considered what your personal brand is? Are you struggling to find a way to stand out among tightening competition? In this workshop we will discuss the purpose …

RSVP Now Free 12 spots left

Take-Out Series: LinkedIn Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)

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Would you like to learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn account? Have you wondered how to stand out on LinkedIn to recruiters and hiring managers? Are you interested in learning how to network? Do you want to learn more about a free opportunity to market your personal brand to over 1 million recruiting and HR professionals?

Attend this abbreviated virtual workshop on the basics of creating a LinkedIn profile and the importance of having one! If you are already a LinkedIn user, learn how to optimize your profile. We'll discuss leveling up your job search and professional networking efforts, free resources that LinkedIn offers, and the Dos and Donts of operating professionally on social media.

RSVP Now Free 18 spots left
Event Series Ottawa

WORKREADY: Teamwork

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

Teamwork in the workplace is the coordinated effort of individuals working together to achieve shared goals effectively and efficiently. In this workshop, you will learn some skills and strategies needed …

RSVP Now Free 15 spots left
Event Series Montcalm

Resume Writing

West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, Greenville

Learn the content and proper format of a resume. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to begin writing modern resumes, tailored to their specific needs. Staff will offer …

RSVP Now Free 12 spots left

WorkReady: Self-Management (Virtual)

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Effective self-management involves understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and actions influence your performance at work. In this workshop, you will explore how key factors like professionalism, adaptability, self-awareness, and stress …

RSVP Now Free 21 spots left
Event Series Barry

RESUME LAB

West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., Hastings

Bring us your sloppy copy, your rough draft, your outdated resume! We are here to help. Whether you need to sharpen the format or the content, this lab-style setting offers …

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