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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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Virtual Workshops
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Resume Writing
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., IoniaLearn 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 …
WorkREADY: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganThis 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.
WorkREADY: Self-Management
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., IoniaThis 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 …
Resume Writing
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 …
Take-Out Series: Google Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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 for your job search and networking?
Join us for a workshop that explains why you should use Google and what kinds of apps are available. You will get a step-by-step overview to set up a Google user account that highlights strategies to optimize your job search, assist with time management, and help you stay organized in your professional life and beyond.
Computer Literacy Lab
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand RapidsIntimidated by computers? Wanting to take the next step in your career but lacking certain technology skills? This one-hour open lab covers basic computing needs to make your time online …
WorkReady: Teamwork
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonIn 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 …
WorkReady: Communication
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., IoniaWorkREADY Workshops (90 minutes): 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. …
WorkReady: Self-Management (Virtual)
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 …
Resume Lab
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandBring 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 …
WorkREADY: Decisiveness
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsDecisiveness is the ability to make confident and timely decisions, even in challenging situations. In this workshop, you will explore traits that make people decisive, learn ways to manage the …
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