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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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  • Kent

    Job Searching with a Criminal Background

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

    This workshop provides helpful information about background checks and job search strategies for someone with a criminal background. You will learn how to navigate applications and how to answer specific interview questions regarding your criminal background. You will also get information about programs and resources that may be able to assist with your job search …

    Free
  • Barry

    WorkREADY: Teamwork

    West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, MI, 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 …

    Free
  • WorkREADY: Communication Workshop (VIRTUAL)

    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
  • Barry

    LinkedIn

    West Michigan Works! in Barry County 130 E State St, Hastings, MI, US

    Would you like to learn the basics of creating a LinkedIn account? Have you wondered how to stand out on LinkedIn to recruiters and hiring managers? Are you interested in …

    Free
  • Ottawa

    Interviewing Skills

    West Michigan Works! in Ottawa County 12331 James St Ste 130, Holland, MI, 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 …

    Free