VIEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
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.
In-person Workshops
Search for in-person workshops in your county by using the County filter below.
Virtual Workshops
Search for virtual workshops by using the Event Type filter below. No need to select a Series filter by county. Virtual workshops are not sorted by county.
Introduction to Interviewing
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MIThis 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 …
Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganThis 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.
Goal-Setting
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MIThis 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 …
Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganTake 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.
Take-Out Series: Virtual Resume Upgrade Lab
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.
Introduction to Resume Writing/Job Search Techniques
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MIThis 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 …
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 …
Take-Out Series: Google Basics Workshop
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, USHave you ever wondered how you can use Google to further your job search or your career? Do you need help learning how to set up a professional Google account …
Take-Out Series: Virtual Resume Upgrade Lab
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.
Introduction to Resumes
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, USIf you don’t have a resume or haven’t updated your resume recently, this workshop is for you! This workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or …
Resume Lab
West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, Holland, MI, USPut 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 …
Job Search Techniques
West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, MI, USJob search in today's world should be an intentional practice that aligns with you and your goals. This workshop will explore how to build your personalized job search plan and …
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