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.

Practicing good workplace management means you know what behaviors are expected of you in your work environment. In this workshop you will learn how important it is to know 1) the rules regarding technology, 2) how to manage distractions and 3) how to be professional (hint: know your company’s rules and policies!).

This VIRTUAL 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. 
Define and address employer perceptions of experienced workers. 
Identify strategies to show your value in the workforce. 
Recognize thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that work against obtaining employment. 
Evaluate the importance of salary expectations, retirement, and other financial considerations. 
Identify a list of tools and resources to aid in your job search in today’s world. 

We look forward to meeting you and helping you become better equipped to successfully market yourself in our ever-changing job market. Your registration confirmation will provide you with the required information to attend this workshop via Microsoft Teams. 

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.

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.