Career Skills Workshops

Managing Change/Assessments

Easy-to-do assessments that help bring hidden skills and talents out. The assessments also help jobseekers decide what interests they have. The
workshop includes discussion of current issues.

Computer Basics

Learn basic computer skills, the components of the computer, and how computers interact. Learn to use word processing software to create resumes and cover letters and how to use the Internet as a tool for your job search.

Computer Lab

Utilize computer systems to do a job search, access educational web sites, practice typing, take assessments, and follow up or complete any assignments.

Resume, Thank You & Cover Letter Writing

Discussion and tips on how to write an effective resume and cover letter that will get noticed by employers.

Labor Trends/Job Search

Learn new techniques that can be applied to a job search, both online and in networking. Learn to use labor market statistics to help make decisions about what choice of employment your future has to offer.

Budgeting/Self-Assessment Review, and Occupational Outlook

We use this time to review assessments from the Managing Change / Assessments class and also to present budgeting alternatives and forecasts for specific occupations.

Networking

Discover successful job search and business building methods. Leave with a better understanding of the power of networking and how your own personal list of contacts can help you.

For more information on the workshops, please contact your local
Michigan Works! Service Center, or for times and locations,
consult our online Job Seeker Calendar.