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 …
WorkReady: Workplace Management Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganIn 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!).
Goal Setting Workshop
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 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 …
Cover Letter Writing
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, USThis 2 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 …
WorkReady: Responsibility Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganIn 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.
WorkReady: Teamwork
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, 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 …
Job Searching Techniques
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MIWhether you are looking for your first job, or it’s been a few years since you last looked for employment or need tips on a cover letter this is the …
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 …
Introduction to Resume Writing
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 …
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.
Cover Letter Writing and Optional Lab
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, USCreate a good first impression with an effective cover letter! Learn layout and format guidelines, as well as content suggestions during the first half of the workshop, then write a …
Career Exploration
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, USLearn how to explore Interests, Labor Market information and training providers to assist you in choosing the right Career for you!
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