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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.

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  • Resume Writing Lab

    Kent
    West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Bring your sloppy copy, your rough draft, your outdated resume!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 …

    Free
  • WorkREADY: Communication

    Ionia
    West Michigan Works! in Ionia County 603 W. Adams St., Ionia, MI

    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, …

    Free
  • Job Search Techniques

    Kent
    West Michigan Works! in Kent County - Grand Rapids SE Service Center 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Job searching in today’s world should be an intentional practice that aligns with you and your goals. This workshop will explore how to build your personalized job search plan and …

    Free
  • Introduction to Resume Writing

    Allegan
    West Michigan Works! in Allegan County - Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI, US

    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.

    Free
  • WorkREADY: Problem Solving Workshop (Virtual)

    Virtual Event

    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.

    Free