Workforce
Registration Open House for Business Express Classes
February 22, 2012
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
February 22, 2012
1:30 PM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Types of financial aid
• Information needed to apply
• How to complete application for FAFSARegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Job Search Strategies Workshop - Cadillac
February 22, 2012
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.
Skills Identification Workshop - Cadillac
February 22, 2012
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 openingsTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop - Kalkaska
February 22, 2012
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
February 22, 2012
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
February 22, 2012
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
February 22, 2012 - 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 résumésRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Résumé Development Workshop - Cadillac
February 23, 2012
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 résumésTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Interviewing Skills Workshop - Cadillac
February 23, 2012
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 interviewingTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Study Skills Workshop – Kalkaska
February 23, 2012
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
February 23, 2012
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.
Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey
February 23, 2012
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.
Job Fair for Machine Shop Supervisor Position - Manistee
February 23, 2012 - 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
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Cadillac
February 24, 2012
9:00 AM, Cadillac Michigan Works!
• Interest and values assessment
• Research careers
• Explore training options
• Determine potential career optionsTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
WIA Eligibility Workshop - Cadillac
February 24, 2012
2:30 PM, Cadillac Michigan Works!
• Determine if you are eligible for additional assistance
• One-on-one help
• On-the-job training
• Funding for collegeTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Interviewing Skills Lab - Petoskey
February 24, 2012
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
February 24, 2012
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
February 24, 2012 - 8:30 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessmentRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Talent Bank Basics Workshop - Traverse City
February 24, 2012 - 9:00 am
Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• How to use the Michigan Talent Bank effectively
• Improve your online résumé
• Streamline your job searchRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Skills Identification Workshop - Traverse City
February 27, 2012
10:00 AM, Traverse City 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 openingsRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Developing Your Employment Goals - Traverse City
February 27, 2012
2:00 PM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Identify your goals
• Prioritize steps toward achieving your goals
• Develop a specific action plan
• Clearly define your support networkRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop – Cadillac
February 27, 2012
1:00 PM, at Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessmentTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop – Manistee
February 27, 2012
1:30 PM, Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center
• Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
• WorkKeys® or Compass® assessmentTo Register: contact Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey
February 27, 2012
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.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Traverse City
February 28, 2012
8:30 AM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Interest and values assessment
• Research careers
• Explore training options
• Determine potential career optionsRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Job Search Strategies Workshop - Traverse City
February 28, 2012
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 networkingRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Traverse City
February 28, 2012
1:00 PM, Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center
• Interest and values assessment
• Research careers
• Explore training options
• Determine potential career optionsRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Re-Employment Services Workshop - Traverse City
February 28, 2012
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
February 28, 2012
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 networkTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Re-Employment Services Workshop - Cadillac
February 28, 2012
1:30 PM, Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center
• Introduction to services available through Northwest Michigan Works!
To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop – Manistee
February 28, 2012
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.
Résumé Development Workshop - Petoskey
February 28, 2012
9:00 AM, Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center
• Learn the purpose of résumés
• Which résumé type best sells your skills
• Best writing practices
• Differences between electronic and traditional résumésRegistration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
Job Search Strategies Workshop - Cadillac
February 29, 2012
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.
Skills Identification Workshop - Cadillac
February 29, 2012
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 openingsTo Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop – Kalkaska
February 29, 2012
9:00 AM, Kalkaska Michigan Works!
- Interest and values assessment
- Research careers
- Explore training options
- Determine potential career options
To Register: contact Kalkaska Michigan Works! Service Center.
Career Exploration & Planning Workshop – Kalkaska
February 29, 2012
12:30 PM, Kalkaska Michigan Works!
- Interest and values assessment
- Research careers
- Explore training options
- Determine potential career options
To Register: contact Kalkaska Michigan Works! Service Center.
Re-Employment Services Workshop - Petoskey
February 29, 2012
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
February 29, 2012 - 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 résumésRegistration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
Regional Economic Summit Featuring Governor Snyder
March 02, 2012
Hosted jointly by Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, and Michigan Land Use Institute, the event will focus on economic strategy, policy, and activity in the region. $20 to attend. Register at www.tcchamber.org.
Budgeting and Financial Planning - BTA Business Express Class
March 07, 2012
Are you excited to start your own business or do you own a business and want to make sure that it is successful? Healthy businesses know where the money is going to go before it comes in and they also plan for the future. This class will help you learn budgeting and financial planning techniques to ensure your business is always heading in the right direction.
Registration info: BTA Business Express Classes
Presentations with Prezi - BTA Business Express Class
March 12, 2012
The business world revolves around creativity and originality. One new way to stand out is by upgrading your presentation out of the usual PowerPoint, and into Prezi. Prezi is an online cloud-based presentation software that allows the presenter to capture the audience’s attention in a non-linear way. Prezi is used as a platform for bridging linear and non-linear information, and as a tool for both free-form brainstorming and structured presentation. Bring your business to the next level by using Prezi!
Registration info: BTA Business Express Classes
Introduction to QuickBooks (Version 2010) - BTA Business Express Class
April 10, 2012
Many small businesses use computer software programs to track their financial matters and QuickBooks is often one of the most popularly used and user friendly. This hands-on class will prepare participants to use this accounting program for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory.
Registration info: BTA Business Express Classes
Introduction to QuickBooks (Version 2010) - BTA Business Express Class
April 17, 2012
Many small businesses use computer software programs to track their financial matters and QuickBooks is often one of the most popularly used and user friendly. This hands-on class will prepare participants to use this accounting program for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory.
Registration info: BTA Business Express Classes
Excel for Business (Version 2010) - BTA Business Express Class
April 24, 2012
This course is about utilizing the power of Microsoft Excel to analyze business problems and identify solutions, allowing you to make sound decisions that, in today’s fast-paced climate, can lead to a competitive business advantage.
Registration info: BTA Business Express Classes
Facebook for Business - BTA Business Express Class
May 08, 2012
Social Media and small business collide in this fast-paced utility marketing course. Learn the ins and outs of your Facebook Business page, and how to engage your customers in a way never before possible. Learn basic Facebook navigation, useful tools and optimization tips to set you apart from your competition. Be prepared to login to your Facebook account for an optimum learning experience.
Registration info: BTA Business Express Classes
