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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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Cover Letter Writing

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

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.

Resume Writing

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

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.

Event Series Montcalm

Virtual Job Fair

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan

Many employers are seeing an increased and urgent need for employees, and the employers participating in the virtual job fair are hiring now! This virtual event gives you the opportunity to speak directly to them about your skills and qualifications and hear more about their open positions. See who’s hiring, view their current openings & …

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Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
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Event Series Ottawa

Virtual Job Fair

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan

Many employers are seeing an increased and urgent need for employees, and the employers participating in the virtual job fair are hiring now! This virtual event gives you the opportunity to speak directly to them about your skills and qualifications and hear more about their open positions. See who’s hiring, view their current openings & …

Event Series Allegan

Virtual Job Fair

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan

Many employers are seeing an increased and urgent need for employees, and the employers participating in the virtual job fair are hiring now! This virtual event gives you the opportunity to speak directly to them about your skills and qualifications and hear more about their open positions. See who’s hiring, view their current openings & …

Event Series Montcalm

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 …

Free
Event Series Ionia

Introduction to Resume Writing/Job Search Techniques

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

This workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or creating a new one. 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 create and tailor your resume to stand out to …

Free

Job Search Techniques

West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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!

Free

Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
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Take your resume to the next level! This VIRTUAL workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning how to create a resume or improve their existing resume. We recommend you log in at least five minutes before the scheduled workshop start time so you are ready to go when the workshop begins. Late participants will …

Free

Introduction to Interviewing Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Workshop
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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.

Free

Career Exploration

West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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.

Free

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