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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, ourweekly hot jobsand monthly virtualhiring eventsconnect you with employers who are hiring.
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6 events,
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WorkReady: Communication
Event Series
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 …
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Virtual Event
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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.
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WorkReady: Time Management
Event Series
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 …
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Event Series
Resume Writing
Event Series
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.
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Virtual Event
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WorkReady: Decisiveness Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
WorkReady: Decisiveness Workshop (Virtual)
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. Decisiveness is …
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Cover Letter Writing
Event Series
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.
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3 events,
Virtual Event
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Self-Esteem Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Self-Esteem Workshop (Virtual)
The job search process can be stressful, and for some people, it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop will discuss the concept of self-esteem and why it’s important in both your professional and personal life. Tips and tools to broaden your self-awareness and practice mindfulness, as well as maintain your self-esteem even in difficult circ*mstances will also be discussed.
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Virtual Event
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Take-Out Series: LinkedIn Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Event
Take-Out Series: LinkedIn Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Would you like to learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn account? Would you like to learn more about how to stand out on LinkedIn to recruiters and hiring managers? Are you interested in learning how to network? Attend an abbreviated virtual workshop on the basics of creating a LinkedIn profile and the importance of having one!
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Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
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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7 events,
- Event Series
Self-Esteem
Event Series
Self-Esteem
The job search process can be stressful, and for some people, it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop will introduce the concept of self-esteem and why it’s important in both your professional and personal life. Tips and tools to broaden your self-awareness and practice mindfulness, as well as maintain your self-esteem even in …
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Virtual Event
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WorkReady: Responsibility Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Event
WorkReady: Responsibility Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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 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.
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Goal-Setting
Event Series
Goal-Setting
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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Virtual Event
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Take-Out Series: Virtual Resume Upgrade Lab
Virtual Event
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.
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WorkReady: Workplace Management
Event Series
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 …
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Virtual Event
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WorkReady: Teamwork Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
WorkReady: Teamwork Workshop (Virtual)
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.
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- Event Series
Career Exploration
Event Series
Career Exploration
Learn how to explore Interests, Labor Market information and training providers to assist you in choosing the right Career for you!
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6 events,
- Event Series
Introduction to Interviewing
Event Series
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.
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Virtual Event
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Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)
Virtual Event
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.
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- Event Series
Job Searching Techniques
Event Series
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!
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- Event Series
WorkReady: Responsibility
Event Series
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 …
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Virtual Event
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WorkReady: Workplace Management Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Event
WorkReady: Workplace Management Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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.
Practicing good workplace management means you know what behaviors are expected of you in your work environment. In this workshop you will learn how important it is to know 1) the rules regarding technology, 2) how to manage distractions and 3) how to be professional (hint: know your company’s rules and policies!).
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- Event Series
WorkReady: Teamwork
Event Series
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 …
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4 events,
- Event Series
Resume Writing
Event Series
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.
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Virtual Event
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Job Searching for The Experienced Worker (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Job Searching for The Experienced Worker (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.
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Cover Letter Writing
Event Series
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.
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Virtual Event
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Introduction to Interviewing Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Event
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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Event Series
WorkReady: Communication
Virtual Event
Event Series
WorkReady: Time Management
Event Series
Resume Writing
WorkReady: Decisiveness Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Event Series
Cover Letter Writing
Self-Esteem Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Take-Out Series: LinkedIn Basics Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Event
Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Event Series
Self-Esteem
WorkReady: Responsibility Workshop (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Event
Event Series
Goal-Setting
Take-Out Series: Virtual Resume Upgrade Lab
Virtual Event
Event Series
WorkReady: Workplace Management
WorkReady: Teamwork Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Event
Event Series
Career Exploration
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Introduction to Interviewing
Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)
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Job Searching Techniques
Event Series
WorkReady: Responsibility
WorkReady: Workplace Management Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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Event Series
WorkReady: Teamwork
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Resume Writing
Job Searching for The Experienced Worker (Virtual)
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Cover Letter Writing
Introduction to Interviewing Workshop (VIRTUAL)
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