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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.
In-person Workshops
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Virtual Workshops
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WorkReady: Decisiveness (Virtual)
Virtual Virtual, West Michigancan 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.
Decisiveness is the ability to make decisions efficiently (quickly) and effectively (correctly). In this VIRTUAL workshop you will explore the qualities of a decisive person: not afraid to make mistakes; considers how their decisions affect others; makes small decisions by themselves, but knows when to lean on others for bigger decisions; uses available information to make decisions; and reflects after a decision has been made.
WorkReady Time Management
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, AlleganIn 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 …
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Join members of our Regional Talent Development Team in this virtual setting to put the finishing touches on that outdated version or sloppy copy!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.
Job Searching for the Experienced Worker
West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, AlleganThis 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 …
WorkReady: Reasoning (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.
Many employers believe that reasoning or critical thinking is even more important than a candidate’s education! In this VIRTUAL workshop you will learn the importance of looking at an issue, problem, or opportunity from multiple viewpoints. Good reasoning requires that you take time to define the problem and recognize that problems can be complicated and involve a variety of interrelated issues.
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