Workshops & Training
Job Search Strategies Workshop - Cadillac
May 22, 2013 - 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 networkingTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
MI Talent Connect Workshop - Traverse City
May 22, 2013 - 9:00 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• How to use MI Talent Connect effectively
• Improve your online résumé
• Streamline your job searchRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Résumé Development Workshop - Cadillac
May 22, 2013 - 1:00 pm
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 résumésTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey
May 23, 2013 - 9:00 am
Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessmentRegistration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Interviewing Skills Workshop - Manistee
May 23, 2013 - 9:00 am
Manistee 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
To Register: contact Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center.
Computer Counseling Workshop - Traverse City
May 23, 2013 - 9:00 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Very basic computing
• Learn to use a computer
• Beginning computer useRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Traverse Bay PRI Steering Committee Meeting
May 23, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Steering Team typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except no meeting in July or November; the committee meets on the first Thursday, instead of the fourth, in December). The meeting location has been at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center, large conference room, at 1209 S. Garfield (you may enter at the sound side of the building).
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Computer Workshop - Cadillac
May 23, 2013 - 1:00 pm
Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Venture Start: Business Start-Up Workshop Traverse City
May 23, 2013 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with necessary steps to getting started. The workshop is free to attend but pre-registration is required. This workshop will be held at the NMC Parsons Stulen Building, Courtyard conference room, on Aeropark Drive. For more information or to register, please contact Sharon Gordon at 231-922-3780 or sharongordon@nwm.cog.m.us
Interviewing Skills Workshop - Cadillac
May 24, 2013 - 9:00 am
Cadillac Michigan Works!
• What employers are looking for
• Types and parts of interviews
• How to prepare for an interview
• Using your “self commercial”
• Practice interviewingTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Cadillac
May 24, 2013 - 1:00 pm
Cadillac Michigan Works!
• Interest and values assessment
• Research careers
• Explore training options
• Determine potential career optionsTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Computer Couseling Workshop - Traverse City
May 28, 2013 - 1:00 pm
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Very basic computing
• Learn to use a computer
• Beginning computer useRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Webinar: Planning and Zoning for Small Scale Alternative Energy
May 29, 2013
Small scale wind, solar and wood energy systems are gaining popularity in northwest Michigan. During this webinar, planning commissioners will learn about: current technology and trends in small-scale alternative energy systems designed for residential use, alternative energy planning and zoning issues and opportunities, and sample zoning language.
Register NowMI Talent Connect Workshop - Traverse City
May 29, 2013 - 9:00 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• How to use MI Talent Connect effectively
• Improve your online résumé
• Streamline your job searchRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey
May 30, 2013 - 9:00 am
Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessmentRegistration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Computer Counseling Workshop - Traverse City
May 30, 2013 - 9:00 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Very basic computing
• Learn to use a computer
• Beginning computer useRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Government Procurement Made Easier
May 30, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This free, half-day program that will summarize the ease, benefits, and advantages of becoming a U.S. government commercial-item prime or subcontractor utilizing special Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions. The event will be held at Northwestern Michigan College – Aero Park Campus Parsons-Stulen Building, 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686. Pre-registration for this complimentary program is required, as space is limited. Download event info flier. To register, please contact Deb Donovan at ddonovan@nwm.cog.mi.us or 231.929.5076.
Progress Village Monthly Meeting
June 12, 2013 - 9:30 am
Progress Village meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City (please note the new location). Child care is now provided courtesy of the Career Tech Center Early Childhood program.
Related Info: Progress Village Website | Progress Village on Facebook
PRI Mentoring Group Meeting
June 21, 2013 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Goodwill Industries on South Airport Road. This group typically meets on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Related Info: PRI Navigating and Mentoring
Zoning Board of Appeals Administration Workshop - June 24 Traverse City
June 24, 2013
This program covers many aspects of Zoning Board of Appeals administration: statutory requirements, appeals process, process to make a decision, rules of procedure.
Register NowZoning Board of Appeals Administration Workshop - June 25 Cadillac
June 25, 2013
This program covers many aspects of Zoning Board of Appeals administration: statutory requirements, appeals process, process to make a decision, rules of procedure.
Register NowTraverse Bay PRI Steering Committee Meeting
June 27, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Steering Team typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except no meeting in July or November; the committee meets on the first Thursday, instead of the fourth, in December). The meeting location has been at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center, large conference room, at 1209 S. Garfield (you may enter at the sound side of the building).
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Progress Village Monthly Meeting
July 10, 2013 - 9:30 am
Progress Village meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City (please note the new location). Child care is now provided courtesy of the Career Tech Center Early Childhood program.
Related Info: Progress Village Website | Progress Village on Facebook
Venture Start: Business Start-Up Workshop Cadillac
July 11, 2013 - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with necessary steps to getting started. The workshop is free to attend but pre-registration is required. This workshop will be held at the Cadillac Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to register, please contact Sharon Gordon at 231-922-3780 or sharongordon@nwm.cog.m.us
PRI Mentoring Group Meeting
July 19, 2013 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Goodwill Industries on South Airport Road. This group typically meets on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Related Info: PRI Navigating and Mentoring
PRI Focus Committee Meeting
August 08, 2013 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Traverse Bay PRI Focus Committee has a revised meeting schedule. Open to all interested parties, the Focus Committee meets on the second Thursday during the months of February, May, August, and November at the United Way office at 521 S. Union Street in Traverse City. Meeting time is 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. Bring your own brown bag lunch, if you wish!
Progress Village Monthly Meeting
August 14, 2013 - 9:30 am
Progress Village meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City (please note the new location). Child care is now provided courtesy of the Career Tech Center Early Childhood program.
Related Info: Progress Village Website | Progress Village on Facebook
PRI Mentoring Group Meeting
August 16, 2013 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Goodwill Industries on South Airport Road. This group typically meets on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Related Info: PRI Navigating and Mentoring
Traverse Bay PRI Steering Committee Meeting
August 22, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Steering Team typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except no meeting in July or November; the committee meets on the first Thursday, instead of the fourth, in December). The meeting location has been at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center, large conference room, at 1209 S. Garfield (you may enter at the sound side of the building).
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Progress Village Monthly Meeting
September 11, 2013 - 9:30 am
Progress Village meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City (please note the new location). Child care is now provided courtesy of the Career Tech Center Early Childhood program.
Related Info: Progress Village Website | Progress Village on Facebook
PRI Mentoring Group Meeting
September 20, 2013 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Goodwill Industries on South Airport Road. This group typically meets on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Related Info: PRI Navigating and Mentoring
Traverse Bay PRI Steering Committee Meeting
September 26, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Steering Team typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except no meeting in July or November; the committee meets on the first Thursday, instead of the fourth, in December). The meeting location has been at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center, large conference room, at 1209 S. Garfield (you may enter at the sound side of the building).
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Progress Village Monthly Meeting
October 09, 2013 - 9:30 am
Progress Village meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City (please note the new location). Child care is now provided courtesy of the Career Tech Center Early Childhood program.
Related Info: Progress Village Website | Progress Village on Facebook
PRI Mentoring Group Meeting
October 18, 2013 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Goodwill Industries on South Airport Road. This group typically meets on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Related Info: PRI Navigating and Mentoring
Traverse Bay PRI Steering Committee Meeting
October 24, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Steering Team typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except no meeting in July or November; the committee meets on the first Thursday, instead of the fourth, in December). The meeting location has been at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center, large conference room, at 1209 S. Garfield (you may enter at the sound side of the building).
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Progress Village Monthly Meeting
November 13, 2013 - 9:30 am
Progress Village meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City (please note the new location). Child care is now provided courtesy of the Career Tech Center Early Childhood program.
Related Info: Progress Village Website | Progress Village on Facebook
PRI Focus Committee Meeting
November 14, 2013 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Traverse Bay PRI Focus Committee has a revised meeting schedule. Open to all interested parties, the Focus Committee meets on the second Thursday during the months of February, May, August, and November at the United Way office at 521 S. Union Street in Traverse City. Meeting time is 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. Bring your own brown bag lunch, if you wish!
PRI Mentoring Group Meeting
November 15, 2013 - 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Goodwill Industries on South Airport Road. This group typically meets on the 3rd Friday of the month.
Related Info: PRI Navigating and Mentoring
Traverse Bay PRI Steering Committee Meeting
December 05, 2013 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Steering Team typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (except no meeting in July or November; the committee meets on the first Thursday, instead of the fourth, in December). The meeting location has been at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center, large conference room, at 1209 S. Garfield (you may enter at the sound side of the building).
Related info: Traverse Bay PRI
Progress Village Monthly Meeting
December 11, 2013 - 9:30 am
Progress Village meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City (please note the new location). Child care is now provided courtesy of the Career Tech Center Early Childhood program.
Related Info: Progress Village Website | Progress Village on Facebook
