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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 Muskegon

WorkReady: Teamwork

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

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: Teamwork …

RSVP Now Free 12 spots left
Event Series Kent

Job Searching for the Experienced Professional

West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This workshop is designed to assist Job Seekers who are 40+ years old.  During our time together we will address the following: Identify misconceptions about mature professionals 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 …

RSVP Now Free 12 spots left
Event Series Ionia

WorkReady! Decisiveness

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

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 …

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Cover Letter Writing (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Workshop
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left
Event Series Ottawa

Resume Lab

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

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 the opportunity for small-group support.

RSVP Now Free 4 spots left