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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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Introduction to Resumes
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsIntroduction to Resumes
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, AlleganWorkReady: Decisiveness
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, AlleganWorkReady: Communication
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleJob Searching for the Experienced Worker
West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, HastingsIntro to Interviewing
West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, GreenvilleWorkReady: Workplace Management
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonIntroduction to Interviewing
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand RapidsLinkedIn Basics
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids- No events scheduled for July 27, 2024.
- No events scheduled for July 28, 2024.
Week of Events
Intro to Interviewing
Intro 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: 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: 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 …
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. Learn tips, tricks, and techniques to make your resume stand out to employers. Then create, update, and/or revamp your resume! It is highly recommended to have your resume available in a digital format (mitalent, flash drive, …
Leadership Styles
Leadership Styles
You don’t have to be a manager to be a leader. You might be asked in an interview what your leadership style is; be prepared to answer that question. This workshop will discuss the six different leadership styles by Daniel Goleman and will help you determine what style of leader you are and which style …
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. You will leave with the knowledge and resources needed to create a resume that meets today’s industry standards. Staff will offer tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume …
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 …
Intro to Resume
Intro to Resume
Take your resume to the next level! This 1.5-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
Learn how to explore Interests, Labor Market information and training providers to assist you in choosing the right Career for you!
Resume Lab
Resume Lab
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 the Resume Makeover workshop is essential before attending Resume Lab. It will be most helpful if you bring a "sloppy copy resume" and a job …
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 Decisiveness is the …
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!
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. A team is a …
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 …
Job Searching for the Experienced Worker
Job Searching for the Experienced Worker
This workshop is designed to assist Job Seekers who are 40+ years old. During our time together we will discuss the following: Identify misconceptions and how to overcome experience discrimination. Define and address employer perceptions of experienced workers. Identify strategies to show your value in the workforce. Recognize thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that work against obtaining …
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy
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.
Intro to Interviewing
Intro 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.
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. You will leave with the knowledge and resources needed to create a resume that meets today’s industry standards. Staff will offer tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume …
Intro to Cover Letter
Intro to Cover Letter
This 1.5 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.
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 …
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: 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. Good communication skills …
Leadership Styles
Leadership Styles
You don’t have to be a manager to be a leader. You might be asked in an interview what your leadership style is; be prepared to answer that question. This workshop will discuss the six different leadership styles by Daniel Goleman and will help you determine what style of leader you are and which style …
Job Searching with a Criminal Background
Job Searching with a Criminal Background
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.
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!
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. We utilize GCFLearnFree.org to assist in this self-directed workshop.
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: 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 …
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy
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.
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.
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 Lab
Resume Lab
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 the Resume Makeover workshop is essential before attending Resume Lab. It will be most helpful if you bring a "sloppy copy resume" and a job …
LinkedIn Basics
LinkedIn Basics
Would you like to learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn account? Would you like to learn more about how to stand out on LinkedIn to recruiters and hiring managers? Are you interested in learning how to network? Learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn profile and the importance of having one! We’ll discuss leveling up …
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.
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 …
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