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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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Career Exploration
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand RapidsJob Search Techniques
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand RapidsWorkReady: Adaptability
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, AlleganIntroduction to Resume Writing/Job Search Techniques
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., IoniaComputer Literacy (Bilingual)
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandIntroduction to Resumes
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, AlleganIntroduction to Interviewing
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsResume Writing Lab
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, AlleganWorkReady: Workplace Management
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonCover Letter Writing
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleIntroduction to Interviewing
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandIntro to Resume (Spanish)
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, HollandWorkReady! Decisiveness
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleGoal Setting
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsSelf-Esteem
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsIntroduction to Cover Letter Writing
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, Holland- No events scheduled for February 10, 2024.
- No events scheduled for February 11, 2024.
Week of Events
WorkReady: Communication
WorkReady: Communication
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WorkReady: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Communication …
Career Exploration
Career Exploration
Your future starts now! Learn about yourself and the world of work by identifying and exploring highly satisfying careers. Career Exploration is a self-assessment tool used to match personal interests with related careers. See if your career of interest is a high demand career, projected growth, and what wages to expect.
WorkReady: Time Management
WorkReady: Time Management
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Time Management …
Resume Writing
Resume Writing
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 the class offering tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume stand out.
Job Search Techniques
Job Search Techniques
Whether you are looking for your first job, or it’s been a few years since you last looked for employment, this is the workshop for you!
Goal-Setting
Goal-Setting
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 technique. Common barriers to goal setting and ways to combat procrastination will also be discussed.
WorkReady! Communication
WorkReady! Communication
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WorkReady: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Communication …
WorkReady: Adaptability
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS – WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Adaptability is the ability …
Resume Lab
Resume Lab
Take your resume to the next level! This 1 hour workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or building a new resume. Staff will be on-hand throughout the class offering tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume stand out.
Introduction to Resume Writing/Job Search Techniques
Introduction to Resume Writing/Job Search Techniques
This workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or creating a new one for that role you have been looking to fill. In this workshop, you will get the most up to date information on how to navigate your job search in today's digital world and learn tips and techniques to …
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy
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 will accommodate all levels no matter where you are with computers. You will learn how to understand basic job searching, resume uploading when applying for …
Computer Literacy (Bilingual)
Computer Literacy (Bilingual)
Open Lab Intimidated by computers? Unfamiliar with how to use email or the internet? This open lab covers basic computing needs and make your computer time more productive and enjoyable. Self-guided learning is also available for select software programs, with limited staff assistance.
Introduction to Resumes
Introduction to Resumes
Take your resume to the next level! This workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or building a new resume. Staff will be available to offer tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume stand out.
Career Exploration
Career Exploration
Learn how to explore Interests, Labor Market information and training providers to assist you in choosing the right Career for you!
Introduction to Interviewing
Introduction to Interviewing
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 ace your next interview.
Resume Writing Lab
Resume Writing Lab
Put the resources you received in Introduction to Resume to good use to create, update and/or revamp your resume according to the job you are looking to apply for! NOTE: Completing the Introduction to Resume workshop is essential before attending Resume Lab. It will be most helpful if you bring a “sloppy copy resume” and a …
WorkReady: Responsibility
WorkReady: Responsibility
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Responsibility looks …
WorkReady: Workplace Management
WorkReady: Workplace Management
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Workplace Management …
Cover Letter Writing
Cover Letter Writing
Join us for this workshop in which you will learn to create a good first impression with an effective cover letter. Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions and resources. **Participants are encouraged to create a Pure Michigan Talent Connect account at www.mitalent.org prior to the workshop.
Introduction to Interviewing
Introduction to Interviewing
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 ace your next interview.
Intro to Resume (Spanish)
Intro to Resume (Spanish)
¿Cuentas con una Hoja Laboral o Curriculm vitae? En muchas ocasiones creemos que no necesitamos realizar dicho documento. Sin embargo, en este país puede ser indispensable para poder obtener mejores oportunidades de empleo, especialmente si describe sus habilidades, capacidades, desempeños en el área laboral de una manera concisa y eficaz. Esto, permite que la empresa …
Introduction to Interviewing
Introduction to Interviewing
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 ace your next interview.
WorkReady: Workplace Management
WorkReady: Workplace Management
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS – WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Practicing good workplace management …
WorkReady! Decisiveness
WorkReady! Decisiveness
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Decisiveness is …
Goal Setting
Goal Setting
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 technique. Common barriers to goal setting and ways to combat procrastination will also be discussed.
Job Searching Techniques
Job Searching Techniques
Whether you are looking for your first job, or it’s been a few years since you last looked for employment or need tips on a cover letter this is the workshop for you!
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem
The job search process can be stressful, and for some people, it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop will introduce the concept of self-esteem and why it’s important in both your professional and personal life. Tips and tools to maintain your self-esteem will also be discussed.
Cover Letter Writing
Cover Letter Writing
This 2 hour lab is designed for individuals interested in creating a cover letter to connect with employers. Staff will be on-hand throughout the class offering tips and suggestions on how to help make your cover letter stand out.
Career Exploration
Career Exploration
This self-assessment workshop is used to match personal interests with related careers. Discover how your abilities match up to current in-demand jobs.
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem
The job search process can be stressful, and for some people, it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop will introduce the concept of self-esteem and why it’s important in both your professional and personal life. Tips and tools to maintain your self-esteem will also be discussed.
Resume Writing
Resume Writing
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 the class offering tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume stand out.
Career Exploration
Career Exploration
This self-assessment workshop is used to match personal interests with related careers. Discover your abilities matched to current in-demand jobs
Goal Setting
Goal Setting
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 technique. Common barriers to goal setting and ways to combat procrastination will also be discussed.
Self Esteem
Self Esteem
The job search process can be stressful, and for some people, it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop will introduce the concept of self-esteem and why it’s important in both your professional and personal life. Tips and tools to increase or maintain your self-esteem will also be discussed.
WorkReady: Teamwork
WorkReady: Teamwork
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! *EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - WORKREADY: To find out which classes are best for you, please take the online pre-assessment prior to registering. Teamwork A …
Cover Letter Writing and Lab
Cover Letter Writing and Lab
Create a good first impression with an effective cover letter! Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions in the first half of the workshop, then write a sample cover letter in the optional lab during the second half.
Introduction to Cover Letter Writing
Introduction to Cover Letter Writing
Create a good first impression with an effective cover letter! Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions.
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