Workforce
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
