| Workshop title, description and room
location: 21st Century Job
Seekers —
This workshop will educate you on the digital environment that is
revolutionizing the hiring process. Topics covered will be professional
email, electronic data storage, resumes, electronic job fairs, phone
interviews, applications online, web interviews, and information
etiquette. Presented by: H & R Block, Computer Lab
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., Arcadia Room
DISC Personality Profiling —Participants
will have an understanding of the 4 basic personality/behavioral types
based on the DISC Profiling System. This understanding will assist them
in interacting with others to increase their chances for employment and
retention. This segment is a part of an all day workshop (Life
Enhancement) that covers values, life purpose, goal setting and
communications. Participants are invited to stay until 3:30 or leave at
11:00 as scheduled. Presented by: Terri Vought, Adult WIA
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 LabHousing
Resources—Basic Information —This
workshop will provide you with general information on giving appropriate
notice to vacate, moving out, security deposits etc.
How To Cope With Unemployment —This
workshop will provide you with some strategies & skills to help you cope
with being unemployed. Presented by: Dr. Glinda Rawls, Asst
Professor in the Counseling & Testing Center at WMU. She is both a
licensed professional and nationally certified counselor.
Currently, she is serving as president of the Kalamazoo Counseling
Association.
Job Transition –What’s Next
—Are you or
someone you know going through a job change or early retirement? Learn
more about financial assistance, health insurance options such as Cobra
and have your resume reviewed. Let us help you figure out what the
next step is. Presented by: Sandy K. Derby CFP, ChFC Derby Financial &
Associates
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
Ins & Outs of the Keyboard and Mouse - Learn
the proper technique of using the keyboard and mouse to improve speed
and accuracy.
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
Let’s Change Things Up!
- Need a fresh
outlook, better understanding of your strengths? How about changing your
career all together? This workshop is for anyone that is having trouble
finding a job in their previous industry/career or just to improve your
options. Presented by: Melva Thayer, MI Works! Employment Services
Computer Lab
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
Mock Interviewing —This
will be an interactive workshop where there will be feedback and
constructive criticism offered for each participant. Specific interview
questions will be asked and the participant must be willing to work
openly in a group setting. Limited to 8 people Presented by:
Jennifer Alday, Associate Recruiter, Borgess Health
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
Personality Profiling —Participants
will have an understanding of the 4 basic personality/behavioral types
based on the DISC Profiling System. This understanding will assist them
in interacting with others to increase their chances for employment and
retention. Presented by: Teri Vought, Adult WIA, Arcadia Room
Preventing an Eviction -Gain
valuable information on how to avoid a home eviction. Presented by:
Housing Resources, Inc. Kalamazoo Room
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, Arcadia 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
Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It—Know
your employer retirement plan options is a seminar designed to help
clients and prospects who recently switched jobs, retired or are facing
unemployment due to a layoff or downsiz-ing determine what to do with
their employer retirement savings plan. At the seminar participants will
learn the five most common distribution options.
Presented by: Brian Spitzley, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones,
Member SIPC
What can the Talent Bank do for you?
- All the details
you need to know to help you find that job! Objectives, Job Searches,
Resume pointers! There is a lot to know about the Talent Bank that will
be helpful Presented by: Melva Thayer, MI Works! Employment Services
Computer Lab
Tenant & Landlord Rights Gain
valuable information on tenant and landlord rights. Presented by:
Housing Resources, Inc. Kalamazoo Room
WorkKeys Testing —Fee
based weekly testing is available for those who are ready. Successful
completion of all three required WorkKeys Tests (Reading, Math &
Locating Information); you will qualify for the
Michigan
National Career Readiness Certificate. KeyTrain is available to
assist with test Preparation. Proctored by: ES Staff in the
Computer Lab
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