VIEW UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Whether you are looking to sharpen your interview skills or meet an employer who is hiring, we have options for you! Our free workshops in the calendar below are available to help you at any stage of the job search and hiring process. Plus, our weekly hot jobs and monthly virtual hiring events connect you with employers who are hiring.
In-person Workshops
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Virtual Workshops
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Events
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Cover Letter Writing and Lab
West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., Hastings, United StatesCreate a strong first impression with an effective cover letter! Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to write customized cover letters. *Please bring a job posting you'd like to apply to with you to focus on.
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Cover Letter Writing
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, USCover Letter Writing Create a good first impression with an effective cover letter! Learn layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to write customized cover letters.
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Computer Literacy Lab
West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MIIntimidated by computers? Wanting to take the next step in your career but lacking certain technology skills? This open lab covers basic computing needs to make your time online more productive and enjoyable.
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Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)
Virtual Virtual, West MichiganVirtual EventTake your resume to the next level! This VIRTUAL workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning how to create a resume or improve their existing resume.
We recommend you log in at least five minutes before the scheduled workshop start time so you are ready to go when the workshop begins. Late participants will not be allowed to join the meeting.
*It is highly recommended to have your resume available in a digital format (mitalent, flash drive, email) for access during and after the workshop. A hard copy may be useful for you to reference during the workshop.
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Job Search Techniques
West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., Hastings, United StatesJob searching in today’s world should be an intentional practice that aligns with you and your goals. This workshop explores modern strategies that build personalized job search plans based on individual job seeker’s strengths and needs and offers a toolkit of resources to assist you.
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