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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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Job Searching for The Experienced Professional (Virtual)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganWorkReady: Workplace Management
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, MuskegonWorkReady: Time Management & Punctuality Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Virtual, West Michigan- No events scheduled for November 2, 2024.
- No events scheduled for November 3, 2024.
Week of Events
WorkReady: Communication
WorkReady: Communication
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. Communication …
Job Searching for The Experienced Professional (Virtual)
Job Searching for The Experienced Professional (Virtual)
This VIRTUAL 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 and address employer perceptions of experienced workers.
Identify strategies to show your value in the workforce.
Recognize thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors that work against obtaining employment.
Evaluate the importance of salary expectations, retirement, and other financial considerations.
Identify a list of tools and resources to aid in your job search in today’s world.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you become better equipped to successfully market yourself in our ever-changing job market. Your registration confirmation will provide you with the required information to attend this workshop via Microsoft Teams.
Intro to Resume in Spanish VIRTUAL
Intro to Resume in Spanish VIRTUAL
¿Cuentas con una Hoja Laboral o Curriculm vitae? En muchas ocasiones creemos que no necesitamos realizar dicho documento. Sin embargo, en este país puede ser indispensable para poder obtener mejores oportunidades de empleo, especialmente si describe sus habilidades, capacidades, desempeños en el área laboral de una manera concisa y eficaz. Esto, permite que la empresa …
WorkReady: Time Management
WorkReady: Time Management
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. Time Management …
Intro to Interviewing in Spanish (Virtual)
Intro to Interviewing in Spanish (Virtual)
Este taller proporciona técnicas de entrevista que incluyen preparación, seguimiento y cómo responder preguntas difíciles. También recibirás consejos sobre apariencia, habilidades de comunicación no verbal y más herramientas para ayudarte a triunfar en tu próxima entrevista
WorkReady: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)
WorkReady: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)
today's job market, and how to build and leverage those skills to strengthen your status as a job candidate!
This VIRTUAL workshop explores communication. Good communication skills are ranked as one of employers’ most-needed work skills. In this workshop you will explore five components of effective communication: verbal communication, non-verbal communication, active listening, feedback, and message planning. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.
Resume Writing
Resume Writing
Take your resume to the next level! This 3-hour workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or building a new resume. Staff will be on-hand throughout the class offering tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume stand out.
Introduction to Cover Letter Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Introduction to Cover Letter Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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 suggestions and resources.
Take-Out Series: Personal Branding Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Take-Out Series: Personal Branding Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Have you ever considered what your personal brand is? Are you struggling to find a way to get ahead of the tightening competition? In this workshop, we will discuss the purpose of branding and identifying what your personal brand is as a professional. We will teach you how to communicate and leverage your skills in the modern-day job market to land the job you deserve!
Career Exploration
Career Exploration
Learn how to explore Interests, Labor Market information and training providers to assist you in choosing the right Career for you!
WorkReady: Responsibility Workshop (VIRTUAL)
WorkReady: Responsibility Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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 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. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.
WorkReady: Workplace Management
WorkReady: Workplace Management
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. Workplace Management …
WorkReady: Adaptability Workshop (Virtual)
WorkReady: Adaptability Workshop (Virtual)
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.
Take-Out Series: Google Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Take-Out Series: Google Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Have you ever wondered how you can use Google to further your job search or your career? Do you need help learning how to set up a professional Google account for your job search and networking?
Join us for a workshop that explains why you should use Google and what kinds of apps are available. You will get a step-by-step overview to set up a Google user account that highlights strategies to optimize your job search, assist with time management, and help you stay organized in your professional life and beyond.
Introduction to Interviewing Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Introduction to Interviewing Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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 your next interview.
Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)
Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)
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.
Introduction to Interviewing
Introduction to Interviewing
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 your next interview.
Job Searching Techniques
Job Searching Techniques
Whether 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 workshop for you!
WorkReady: Responsibility
WorkReady: Responsibility
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. Responsibility looks …
WorkReady: Time Management & Punctuality Workshop (VIRTUAL)
WorkReady: Time Management & Punctuality Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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.
WorkReady: Teamwork
WorkReady: Teamwork
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. Teamwork A …
Resume Writing
Resume Writing
Take your resume to the next level! This 3-hour workshop is designed for individuals interested in improving their existing resume or building a new resume. Staff will be on-hand throughout the class offering tips and suggestions on how to help make your resume stand out.
WorkReady: Decisiveness Workshop (Virtual)
WorkReady: Decisiveness Workshop (Virtual)
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.
Cover Letter Writing
Cover Letter Writing
This 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 how to help make your cover letter stand out.
WorkReady: Teamwork Workshop (Virtual)
WorkReady: Teamwork Workshop (Virtual)
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.
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