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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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WorkReady: Responsibility Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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.
This VIRTUAL workshop will help you understand what it means to be responsible at work. You’ll learn the importance of being reliable, doing work correctly and on time, communicating with others, and taking ownership of your work and behavior.

Free
Event Series Ionia

Computer Literacy

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

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 …

Free
Event Series Ottawa

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 …

Free

Take-Out Series: Virtual Resume Upgrade Lab

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Do you have an old resume you need to update? Maybe you’ve started a new draft, but you have formatting questions about Microsoft Word? Or you’re just trying to figure out the best way to word or arrange things?

We’re here for you!

Join members of our Regional Talent Development Team in this virtual setting to put the finishing touches on that outdated version or sloppy copy! Come prepared to share your draft via Teams (we can walk you through how to do that). We will look at it together in real time to give you individualized help and recommendations based on current industry standards. This workshop is limited to a very small number of participants to ensure a quality experience, but it is offered on a recurring basis.

Free
Event Series Muskegon

Career Exploration

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

Learn how to explore Interests, Labor Market information and training providers to assist you in choosing the right Career for you!

Free
Event Series Ottawa

Resume Lab

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

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 …

Free
Event Series Kent

Cover Letter Writing

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

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 …

Free

Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 not be allowed to join the meeting.

*It is highly recommended to have your resume available in a digital format (mitalent, flash drive, email) for access during and after the workshop. A hard copy may be useful for you to reference during the workshop.

Free
Event Series Muskegon

Self-Esteem

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

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 …

Free

Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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. 

Free
Event Series Kent

Job Searching for the Experienced Worker

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 discuss the following: Identify misconceptions and how to overcome experience discrimination. …

Free

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