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 Michigan Works! Employment Service Center
1601 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI  49001
269-383-2536
Employment training workshops are offered at the Michigan Works! Service Center.  Workshops are open to the public at no charge and focus on skills related to obtaining employment.  Reservations required.
Date, Time and Worskhop offered:

November 6, 11:00 AM--Business Keyboarding
November 10, 10:00 AM--Michigan Talent Bank..Everything You Need to Know
November 11 CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY
November 12, 2:00 PM--Resume Building, presented by Don Edgerly, Borgess Health
November 13, 10:00 AM--Cover and Follow Up Letters
November 14, 2:00 PM--Job Interviewing Skills presented by H & R Block
November 18  10:00 AM--Computer Basics
November 20, 11:00 AM--Email and You
November 21, 2:00 PM--MS Word Basics
November 24, 2:00 PM--Career vs. Job, presented by H& R Block
November 25, 10:00 AM--Computer Basics
November 26, 10:00 AM--Importance of a Good Job Objective
November 27 & 28--CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING















   
Workshop title, description and room location:

Basic Banking-Learn basic banking and about services that banks provide. 

Business Keyboarding-Learn the proper technique of using the keyboard and improve speed and accuracy.  Presented by:  Ave Allen, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab

Career vs. Job-It's all about attitude!  Learn a bit about yourself in this high energy workshop that focuses on understanding the commitment, motivation & attitude that drives a career professional.  Gain insight to the secret of success & experience the difference it can make at work, home & your entire life!  Michigan Room

Computer Basics-Learn the foundation of basic computer skills such as how to use a mouse and keyboard etc. Presented by:  Diane Donovan MI MOUSE, Inc.,  and Learie Levy, MI Works! Employment Services Computer Lab

Cover & Follow Up Letters-Understanding and preparing effective letters that can be helpful when applying for a job or following up after an interview.  Presented by:  Michelle Finch, MI Works! Employment Specialist., Computer Lab

Effective Interviewing-Learn interviewing skills to "Win you that job"  Format will involve discussion and practice interviews.  Presented by:  Fred Harvey, MI Works! Employment Services, Michigan Room

Email & You!-Why is it important to have an email account?  The presenter will show you how to create your own email account and give you a general overview of the different ways to use your email account.  Presented by:  Rico Pina, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab

Importance of a Good Job Objective-Learn how to write a good job objective and why it is so important.  It outlines what employers are looking for.  Presented by:  Melva Thayer, Employment Services, Michigan Room

Interested in being a Truck Driver?-So you think you want to be a truck driver?  Attend this workshop to learn the good, the bad and the ugly of truck driving.  Presented by:  Wayne Caldwell, International Trucking School, Arcadia Room

Internet Job Searching- Learn the necessary internet job searching skills to access listed jobs, career information and specific labor market information.  It is strongly recommended that workshop participants have basic keyboarding skills & fundamental knowledge of computer operations.  Presented by:  Bronwyn Drost, MI HRDI Employment Specialist

Job Interviewing Skills-This interactive workshop provides tips & techniques to help you interview like a pro!  Whether you are new to the job market, changing careers or you just need to update your skills; you will gain valuable insight for creating a lasting impression.  Presented by H & R Block, Arcadia Room

Michigan Talent Bank-Everything you Should Know-Do you know.. all the secrets the Talent Bank holds?  Learn to use the Michigan Talent Bank effectively.  Presented by:  Melva Thayer, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab

MS Word Basics-Learn the basics of Microsoft Word.  This workshop will cover skills in operating Microsoft Word, a word processing pro-gram that is used more frequently than any other.  It is strongly recom-mended that workshop participants have basic keyboarding skills & fundamental knowledge of computer operations.  This is a basic/beginner workshop.  Presented by:  Michele Finch, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab

Resume Building-In this workshop, you will learn effective ways to build your resume so employers take notice.  Receive interviewing techniques and tips.  Presented by:  Don Edgerly, On-Board Project Leader, Borgess Health, Michigan Room

Resumes That Work-This workshop  provides job seekers with helpful suggestions and information related to preparing and fine tuning a resume for every job they apply for.  Workshop includes hand-outs, sample resumes and an opportunity to ask specific questions. Presented by:  Michele Finch, MI Works! Employment Services, Michigan Room

Job Fairs  
State of Michigan Job Fair Website:Michigan Career Portal, Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth Local Events:

 

 An equal opportunity employer/program supported by the State of Michigan. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities - Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777 {Voice and TTY)

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