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
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Virtual Workshops
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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.
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.
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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.
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!
WorkReady: Innovation Workshop (Virtual)
WorkReady: Innovation 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 what it means to have an innovative mindset. You’ll also learn the importance of 1) thinking through how your ideas might affect other people or processes and 2) communicating your idea effectively and appropriately. We hope you will join us for this interactive workshop and evolve your skill set.
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WorkReady: Reasoning Workshop (Virtual)
WorkReady: Reasoning 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 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. 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.
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Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
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. Common barriers to goal setting and ways to combat procrastination will also be discussed.
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Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
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Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
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