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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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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.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left
Event Series Barry

Introduction to Resumes

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

If 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 …

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Join members of our Regional Talent Development Team in this virtual setting to put the finishing touches on that outdated version or sloppy copy!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

RSVP Now Free 6 spots left
Event Series Barry

Job Searching for the Experienced Worker

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

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. Define …

Leadership Styles Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

You don’t have to be a manager to be a leader. You might be asked in an interview what your leadership style is; be prepared to answer that question. This VIRTUAL workshop will discuss the six different leadership styles by Daniel Goleman and will help you determine what style of leader you are. 

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left

WorkReady: Reasoning 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. 

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. 

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left
Event Series Barry

WorkReady: Communication

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 …

Event Series Barry

Goal Setting

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

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. …

Event Series Barry

Computer Literacy Open Lab

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

Intimidated 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. Self-guided learning …

RSVP Now Free 4 spots left

WorkReady: Decisiveness 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 …

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left

WorkReady: Time Management & Punctuality 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.

This VIRTUAL workshop will help you understand and use the skills of time management and punctuality. You’ll learn about the importance of regular attendance; showing up for work and completing tasks on time; and staying focused and being productive while you’re on the job.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left

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