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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Resume Lab
West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MIBring us your sloppy copy, your rough draft, your outdated resume! We are here to help. Whether you need to sharpen the format or the content, this lab-style setting offers the opportunity for small-group support. **Please attend the Resume Writing Workshop prior to registering for this lab** ** Resume writing takes time. Please don't expect …
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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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How AI Can Help You Get The Job.
Virtual EventIn today’s evolving job market, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we search for work and navigate the workplace. This interactive workshop will introduce adult learners to AI's powerful role in job searching and career development. Participants will explore how AI tools—like résumé builders, job matching platforms, and interview simulators—can help highlight their skills and improve their chances of landing the right job. We’ll also take a realistic look at the challenges AI brings, including issues around fairness, privacy, and the need for human connection in hiring.
By the end of the session, learners will leave with practical tips, tools, and a better understanding of how to use AI confidently and responsibly in their career journey.
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Computer Literacy
West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, USIntimidated by computers? Unfamiliar with how to use email or the internet? This open lab covers basic computing needs and makes your computer time more productive and enjoyable. The instructor will accommodate all levels no matter where you are with computers. You will learn how to understand basic job searching, resume uploading when applying for …
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