Events

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 hiring events connect you with employers who are hiring.

In-person Workshops

Search for in-person workshops in your county by using the County filter below.

Virtual Workshops

Search for virtual workshops by using the Event Type filter below. No need to select a Series filter by county. Virtual workshops are not sorted by county.

List of Free Workshops

Events

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

  • Entrepreneurship 101

    Kent
    West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids NW Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Are you interested in starting your own business, but are not sure where to start? Interested in a small side-hustle or starting the next leading company in an industry? Entrepreneurship 101 is here to help you begin that journey. This discussion-based workshop will provide key questions for you to explore how to build a robust …

    Free
  • Job Search with a Criminal Background

    Barry
    West Michigan Works! in Barry County - Hastings Service Center 130 E. State St., Hastings, United States

    Job searching in today’s market must be an intentional practice that aligns with your specific needs and goals, with up to date tools and tactics.

    Free
  • WorkREADY: Decision-Making

    Montcalm
    West Michigan Works! in Montcalm County 114 S Greenville West Dr, Greenville, MI, US

    In this workshop, you will explore traits that make people decisive, learn ways to manage the fear of making mistakes, and come away with some practical tools to boost your confidence and overcome indecision.

    Free
  • Canceled WorkREADY: Teamwork Workshop (Virtual)

    Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
    Virtual Event

    Teamwork in the workplace is the coordinated effort of individuals working together to achieve shared goals effectively and efficiently. In this workshop, you will learn some skills and strategies needed to foster effective teamwork and contribute to the success of your teams.

    Free
  • WorkREADY: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)

    All Counties
    Virtual Virtual, West Michigan
    Virtual Event

    This employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the skills most needed across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. We have done the research and developed these interactive workshops to assist individuals in becoming more confident in these key areas: Communication, Teamwork, Self-Management, Decisiveness, and Problem-Solving. This workshop series will help explain how and why you are WorkREADY, whether it is for a new job or a promotion.

    Effective workplace communication involves conveying, receiving, and interpreting information to achieve goals and foster collaboration. In this workshop, you will explore strategies for improving interpersonal interactions, active listening, clear messaging, and conflict resolution, equipping you with practical tools to enhance your relationships both personally and professionally.

    Free