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
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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.
WorkReady: Time Management
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, USIn 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 …
WorkReady: Adaptability
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MIIn 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 …
Intro to Interviewing in Spanish (Virtual)
Este taller proporciona técnicas de entrevista que incluyen preparación, seguimiento y cómo responder preguntas difíciles. También recibirás consejos sobre apariencia, habilidades de comunicación no verbal y más herramientas para ayudarte …
WorkReady: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Virtual, West Michigantoday's job market, and how to build and leverage those skills to strengthen your status as a job candidate!
This VIRTUAL workshop explores communication. Good communication skills are ranked as one of employers’ most-needed work skills. In this workshop you will explore five components of effective communication: verbal communication, non-verbal communication, active listening, feedback, and message planning. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.
Resume Writing
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, USTake 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 …
Introduction to Cover Letter Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual WorkshopJoin 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.
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 …
Computer Literacy
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MIIntimidated 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 …
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: Personal Branding Workshop
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, USHave you ever considered what your personal brand is? Are you struggling to find a way to stand out among tightening competition? In this workshop we will discuss the purpose …
Take-Out Series: Personal Branding Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Have you ever considered what your personal brand is? Are you struggling to find a way to get ahead of the tightening competition? In this workshop, we will discuss the purpose of branding and identifying what your personal brand is as a professional. We will teach you how to communicate and leverage your skills in the modern-day job market to land the job you deserve!
LinkedIn Basics Workshop
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MIWould 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? …
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