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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 Ottawa

Intro to Cover Letter

This 1.5 hour  lab is designed for individuals interested in creating a cover letter to connect with employers.  Staff will be on-hand throughout the class offering tips and suggestions on …

Free
Event Series Montcalm

Cover Letter Writing

West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, Greenville, MI, US

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

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Join members of our Regional Talent Development Team in this virtual setting to put the finishing touches on that outdated version or sloppy copy!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

WorkReady: Workplace Management

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 …

Free

WorkReady: Teamwork 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.

A team is a group of people working towards the same goal. This VIRTUAL workshop will help you understand four important considerations when working in a team environment: communication, knowing your role, respect for others, and generational differences.

Free
Event Series Barry

WorkReady: Reasoning

West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, 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 …

Free
Event Series Ottawa

Intro to Resume in Spanish

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

¿Cuentas con una Hoja Laboral o Curriculum vitae?  En muchas ocasiones creemos que no necesitamos realizar dicho documento.  Sin embargo, en este país puede ser indispensable para poder obtener mejores …

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 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
Event Series Muskegon

Introduction to Interviewing

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

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 …

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 Barry

Take-Out Series: LinkedIn Basics Workshop

West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, MI, US

Would 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? …

Free

Need to print a workshop calendar?

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OCTOBER CALENDARS

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NOVEMBER CALENDARS

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