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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 Kent

Resume Writing Lab

West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

After you’ve attended the Introduction to Resumes workshop, attend the Resume Writing Lab to create, update, or revamp your resume according to the job you are looking to apply for. …

RSVP Now Free 5 spots left

WorkReady: Adaptability Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

WorkReady is an employability skills workshop series designed to teach the top skills employers are looking for in today's job market, and how to build and leverage those skills to strengthen your status as a job candidate!
 
This VIRTUAL workshop focuses on adaptability in the workplace. We will discuss the importance of being flexible, looking at issues from different angles, being willing to learn, and adapting to change. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left
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 for job seekers who are 40+ years old and highlights strategies on how to show your value as an experienced worker.

RSVP Now Free 5 spots left

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.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left

WorkReady: Time Management & Punctuality Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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, completing tasks on time, and staying focused and productive while you’re on the job. We will also address common barriers to good time management and punctuality, then share strategies to overcome these barriers and build positive time management habits that work for you. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left

WorkReady: Decisiveness Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

WorkReady is an employability skills workshop series designed to teach the top skills employers are looking for in today's job market, and how to build and leverage those skills to strengthen your status as a job candidate!
 
In this VIRTUAL workshop, we will explore the qualities of a decisive person: not being afraid to make mistakes; considering how decisions affect others; making 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.  Common barriers to decision-making will be address with strategies to assist in making decisions with confidence. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left

WorkReady: Teamwork Workshop (Virtual)

Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
Virtual Event Virtual Event

WorkReady is an employability skills workshop series designed to teach the top skills employers are looking for in today's job market, and how to build and leverage those skills to strengthen your status as a job candidate!
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. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.

RSVP Now Free 25 spots left

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SEPTEMBER CALENDARS

Allegan | Barry | Ionia | Kent | Montcalm | Muskegon | Ottawa | Virtual Calendar

 

OCTOBER CALENDARS

Allegan | Barry | Ionia | Kent | Montcalm | Muskegon | Ottawa | Virtual Calendar