WorkREADY: Decision-Making
2025-12-16 09:18 - 2026-01-12 11:00 (America/Detroit) | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids NW Service Center, 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Decision Making is the ability to make confident and timely decisions, even in challenging situations. 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.

Resume Writing
2025-12-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 11:00 | West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County, 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, US
Resume Writing
Learn the content and proper format of a resume. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to begin writing modern resumes, tailored to their specific needs. Staff will offer tips and suggestions to help elevate your resume above the competition.

Resume Writing Lab
2025-12-22 09:00 - 11:00 | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids SE Service Center, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Bring your sloppy copy, your rough draft, your outdated resume! We are here to help. Whether you need to sharpen the format or the content, the lab-style setting offers the opportunity for small-group support.

Important Note:

This is not a 1:1 resume review session, and resume writing takes time. Please do not expect to leave with a perfect resume after attending one lab. You are welcome to attend multiple labs if needed.

WorkREADY: Communication
2025-12-22 09:00 - 11:00 | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids NW Service Center, 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
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.

Introduction to Resume Writing (Virtual)
2025-12-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual, Virtual, West Michigan
Take 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.
Note: Closed Captioning is available in the Teams app by selecting the (…) More Menu, in the top toolbar on the right-hand side, scrolling down and clicking on (A) Language and Speech, then [CC] Show live captions.

Resume Writing
2025-12-22 09:30 - 11:00 | West Michigan Works! in Allegan County – Allegan Service Center, 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, 49010, US
Learn the content and proper format of a resume. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to begin writing modern resumes tailored to their specific needs. Staff will offer tips and suggestions to help elevate your resume above the competition.

Cover Letter Writing
2025-12-22 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-12-29 11:30 - 13:30 | West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County, 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, US
Cover 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.

Self-Esteem Workshop (Virtual)
2025-12-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual, Virtual, West Michigan
The job search process can be stressful, and for some people, it can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This workshop will discuss the concept of self-esteem and why it’s important in both your professional and personal life. Tips and tools to broaden your self-awareness and practice mindfulness, as well as maintain your self-esteem even in difficult circumstances will also be discussed.

Cover Letter and Lab
2025-12-22 13:30 - 15:30 | West Michigan Works! in Allegan County – Allegan Service Center, 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, 49010, US
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.

WorkREADY: Self-Management
2025-12-22 14:00 - 15:30 | West Michigan Works! in Muskegon County, 316 Morris Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, US
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.
If you’d like to earn a WorkREADY certificate, be sure to complete the onetime online pre-assessment. If you have already taken the pre-assessment, you do not need to retake it. After completing the workshops, you’ll receive a link to the post-assessment, which you can complete to earn your certificate.
Self-Management: Effective self-management involves understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and actions influence your performance at work. In this workshop, you will explore how key factors like professionalism, adaptability, self-awareness, and stress management shape and strengthen your overall self-management skills.

Self-Esteem
2025-12-23 08:30 - 10:30 | West Michigan Works! in Ionia County, 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MI, 48846

Personal Branding
2025-12-23 09:00 - 10:30 | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids SE Service Center, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Have you ever considered what your personal brand is? Are you struggling to find a way to get ahead of the tightening competition? In this workshop, we will discuss the purpose of branding and identifying what your personal brand is as a professional. We will teach you how to communicate and leverage your skills in the modern-day job market to land the job you deserve!

Goal Setting Workshop (Virtual)
2025-12-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual, Virtual, West Michigan
This workshop focuses on action-oriented goal setting strategies. It offers proven techniques to help you set and reach your goals, including an in-depth look at SMART goal setting. Common barriers to goal setting and ways to combat procrastination will be addressed with empathy and encouragement.

Resume Writing
2025-12-23 09:30 - 11:00 | West Michigan Works! in Barry County – Hastings Service Center, 130 E. State St., Hastings, 49058, United States

How AI Can Help You Get the Job
2025-12-23 10:00 - 11:30 | West Michigan Works! in Ionia County, 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MI, 48846
In 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 you to the powerful role AI plays in job searching and career development. We will explore how AI tools—like résumé builders, job matching platforms, and interview simulators—can help highlight your skills and improve your 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, you will leave with practical tips, tools, and a better understanding of how to use AI confidently and responsibly in your career journey.

How AI Can Help You Get The Job
2025-12-23 10:30 - 12:00 | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids SE Service Center, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
In 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 you to the powerful role AI plays in job searching and career development. We will explore how AI tools – like résumé builders, job matching platforms, and interview simulators – can help highlight your skills and improve your chances of landing the right job.

Take-Out Series: Financial Literacy (Virtual)
2025-12-23 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.westmiworks.org/event/take-out-series-financial-literacy-virtual-13/
A beginner’s financial literacy workshop that introduces key money management concepts such as budgeting, saving, debt management, and credit scores.
Want to manage your money better and reduce financial stress? Join our Virtual workshop to learn practical financial skills that will help you budget, save, and make smarter money choices!

Entrepreneurship 101
2025-12-23 13:30 - 15:00 | West Michigan Works! in Barry County – Hastings Service Center, 130 E. State St., Hastings, 49058, United States
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 business plan. This workshop covers seven key building blocks of your business:

Vision, Mission, and Values
Marketing Analysis
Products & Services
Marketing Strategy
Operations
Financial Empowerment
Business Finance

LinkedIn Basics Workshop
2025-12-26 08:30 - 09:30 | West Michigan Works! in Ionia County, 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MI, 48846
Would you like to learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn account? Would you like to learn more about how to stand out on LinkedIn to recruiters and hiring managers? Are you interested in learning how to network? Attend an abbreviated workshop on the basics of creating a LinkedIn profile and the importance of having one! We’ll discuss leveling up your job search and professional networking efforts, as well as the many free resources that LinkedIn offers.

Resume Lab
2025-12-26 10:00 - 11:30 | West Michigan Works! in Ionia County, 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MI, 48846
Bring 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 to leave with a perfect resume after attending on lab **

WorkReady: Self-Management (Virtual)
2025-12-26 11:00 - 12:30 | https://www.westmiworks.org/event/workready-self-management-virtual-15/
Effective self-management involves understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and actions influence your performance at work. In this workshop, you will explore how key factors like professionalism, adaptability, self-awareness, and stress management shape and strengthen your overall self-management skills.

How AI Can Help You Get The Job.
2025-12-26 13:30 - 15:00 | https://www.westmiworks.org/event/how-ai-can-help-you-get-the-job-40/
In 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.

WorkREADY: Problem-Solving
2025-12-29 09:00 - 10:30 | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids SE Service Center, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
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, Decision-Making, 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.
Problem-Solving
Problem-solving is a process that includes identifying a problem, analyzing available information, generating possible solutions, and ultimately implementing the best solution to resolve the issue. In this workshop, you will explore what it means to think critically about complex situations, learn ways to analyze issues from multiple perspectives, and use innovation to drive problem-solving.

Resume Writing
2025-12-29 09:00 - 10:30 | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids NW Service Center, 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Learn the content and proper format of a resume. Participants will be provided with templates and resources to begin writing modern resumes, tailored to their specific needs. Staff will offer tips and suggestions to help elevate your resume above the competition.

Entrepreneurship 101
2025-12-29 09:30 - 11:00 | https://www.westmiworks.org/event/entrepreneurship-101-2/
Do you want to start 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 that will help you build a robust business plan. Questions discussed in this workshop will cover seven key building blocks of your business:

Vision, Mission, and Values
Marketing Analysis
Products & Services
Marketing Strategy
Operations
Financial Empowerment
Business Finance

Interviewing Skills
2025-12-29 09:30 - 11:00 | West Michigan Works! in Allegan County – Allegan Service Center, 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, 49010, US
Everything you need to know before the interview! Learn interviewing tips and how to answer a variety of questions. Build the skills and confidence to succeed, no matter the interview type.

Resume Lab
2025-12-29 10:30 - 12:00 | West Michigan Works! in Kent County – Grand Rapids NW Service Center, 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Bring 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.

*Important notes:

-Please attend the Resume Writing Workshop prior to registering for this lab.
-Resume writing takes time. Please don’t expect to leave with a perfect resume after attending one lab.

Personal Branding
2025-12-29 11:15 - 12:15 | West Michigan Works! in Allegan County – Allegan Service Center, 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, 49010, US
