Calendar
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Career Assessment Workshop – Cadillac
1:00 PM, at Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessment
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Grand Traverse Neighborhood Meeting - Traverse Bay PRI
Meeting at NMCAA, 3963 Three Mile Road, 6-8 PM. A small meal is provided. This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Traverse City
8:30 AM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Interest and values assessment
• Research careers
• Explore training options
• Determine potential career options
Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Job Search Strategies Workshop - Traverse City
10:00 AM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• How to target your job search
• Uncover the hidden job market
• Informational interviewing
• Create a job search plan
• Benefits of networking
Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Traverse City
1:00 PM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Interest and values assessment
• Research careers
• Explore training options
• Determine potential career options
Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Re-Employment Services Workshop - Traverse City
2:00 PM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Introduction to services available through Northwest Michigan Works!
Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Planning for the New Economy: The Role of Local Government
6-9 PM, Benzie County Government Center
448 Court Place, Beulah, County Board Meeting Room
Learn how new economy concepts be integrated into local decision-making. This workshop is taught by Northwest Michigan Council of Governments and Michigan State University Extension. $25 early bird; $40 after Feb. 14th or at the door. To register, phone: 231-929-5081 (Lisa).
Click for: New Economy Registration/Informational Flier.
Developing Your Employment Goals - Cadillac
9:00 AM, Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center
• Identify your goals
• Prioritize steps toward achieving your goals
• Develop a specific action plan
• Clearly define your support network
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Re-Employment Services Workshop - Cadillac
1:30 PM, Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center
• Introduction to services available through Northwest Michigan Works!
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Interviewing Skills Workshop - Petoskey
9:00 AM, Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
- What employers are looking for
- Types and parts of interviews
- How to prepare for an interview
- Using your “self commercial”
- Practice interviewing
Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop – Manistee
1:30 PM, Manistee Michigan Works!
- Interest and values assessment
- Research careers
- Explore training options
- Determine potential career options
To Register: contact Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center.
Financial Aid Workshop - Petoskey
3:30 PM, Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Types of financial aid
• Information needed to apply
• How to complete application for FAFSA
Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Registration Open House for Business Express Classes
Co-sponsored by Baker College of Cadillac and the Business Training Alliance of Wexford and Missaukee
Find out about the new Business Express Classes for busy entrepreneurs and business people!
Baker College of Cadillac, in the Student Center, 3-6 PM
Open House Feb. 22nd; (classes begin week of Feb. 27th)
Call for details: 231.922.3730 or 231.876.3128
Federal Goverment Contracting 101 Training
The Northwest PTAC will be providing a Federal Government Contracting 101 training to instruct area businesses on how to become a successful government contractor. The free event will be offered Feb. 22nd in Traverse City. Registration is free. Email ddonovan@nwm.cog.mi.us or call Deb at 231-929-5076. More details available here.
Financial Aid Workshop - Traverse City
1:30 PM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Types of financial aid
• Information needed to apply
• How to complete application for FAFSA
Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
PRI Focus Group Meeting
NOTE time/location change: 1:00 PM at United Way, Union Street, Traverse City
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Job Search Strategies Workshop - Cadillac
9:00 AM, Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center
• How to target your job search
• Uncover the hidden job market
• Informational interviewing
• Create a job search plan
• Benefits of networking
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Skills Identification Workshop - Cadillac
1:00 PM, Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center
• Identify your specific job skills
• How to describe skills in an interview or résumé
• Learn about “soft” skills needed for any job
• Match your skills to job openings
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop - Kalkaska
9:00 AM, Kalkaska Michigan Works!
- Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
- WorkKeys® or Compass® assessment
To Register: contact Kalkaska Michigan Works! Service Center.
Financial Aid Workshop - Manistee
10:00 AM, Manistee Michigan Works!
- Types of financial aid
- Information needed to apply
- How to complete application for FAFSA
To Register: contact Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center.
Re-Employment Services Workshop - Petoskey
9:00 AM, Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Introduction to services available through Northwest Michigan Works!
Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Résumé Development Workshop - Traverse City
2:00 pm
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Learn the purpose of résumés
• Which résumé type best sells your skills
• Best writing practices
• Differences between electronic and traditional résumés
Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
BTA Business Start-Up Workshop
The Business Start Up Workshop helps individuals assess their readiness for opening and operating a business. Each individual will complete an entrepreneurial assessment, walk through the steps of determining a strong business concept, learn about writing a business plan, and much more! This class is offered the last Thursday of each month, 9-12.
Register Now
Traverse Bay PRI Steering Team Meeting
1:30 PM at the TBAISD Career Tech Center.
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Résumé Development Workshop - Cadillac
9:00 AM, Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center
• Learn the purpose of résumés
• Which résumé type best sells your skills
• Best writing practices
• Differences between electronic and traditional résumés
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Interviewing Skills Workshop - Cadillac
1:00 PM, Cadillac Michigan Works!
• What employers are looking for
• Types and parts of interviews
• How to prepare for an interview
• Using your “self commercial”
• Practice interviewing
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Study Skills Workshop – Kalkaska
8:30 AM, Kalkaska Michigan Works! Service Center
- Learning
- Note-taking
- Testing
- Using text books
To Register: contact Kalkaska Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey
9:00 AM, Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessment
Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey
9:00 AM, Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessment
Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Job Fair for Machine Shop Supervisor Position - Manistee
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center at 1660 US-31 South, located in the K-Mart Plaza. One position is open for a machine shop supervisor. Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on the spot.
Related Info: Job Openings in Northwest Michigan
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Peer Networking - Business Training Alliance
The BTA Peer Networking group is made up of business people, predominantly from Wexford and Missaukee counties. BTA Peer Networking meets to share best practices to improve profitability. Each month, a new topic is presented by a guest speaker. The group meets on the last Friday of each month from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at AAR Mobility Systems, 201 Haynes Street in Cadillac. Facilitation is provided by the Small Business and Technology Development Center and the Business Training Alliance. $5 to attend; you must be in business; coffee and snacks provided.
More info: BTA Peer Networking
PRI Mentoring Group Meeting
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Goodwill Industries on South Airport Road. This group usually meets on the 3rd Friday of the month--this month is an exception.
Related Info: PRI Navigating and Mentoring
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Cadillac
9:00 AM, Cadillac Michigan Works!
• Interest and values assessment
• Research careers
• Explore training options
• Determine potential career options
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
WIA Eligibility Workshop - Cadillac
2:30 PM, Cadillac Michigan Works!
• Determine if you are eligible for additional assistance
• One-on-one help
• On-the-job training
• Funding for college
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Interviewing Skills Lab - Petoskey
9:00 AM, Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Fine-tuning your Interviewing Skills
Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Hospitality Excellence Training Information Session - Manistee
Choose either 10am or 2pm Info Session, Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center
This info session orients you for the 75 hour training provided by West Shore Community College. Participants will be certified in ServSafe and TIPS/TAMS upon successful completion. The class starts on March 5th. Financial assistance is available.
Call 231-723-2535 to register for either info session and for more information.
Career Assessment Workshop - Traverse City
8:30 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessment
Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Talent Bank Basics Workshop - Traverse City
9:00 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• How to use the Michigan Talent Bank effectively
• Improve your online résumé
• Streamline your job search
