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The WorkREADY Workshop Series will help you explain to employers how and why you are WorkREADY, whether it is for a new job or a promotion. This employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the most needed skills across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. Based on research …

Create your best first impression! Learn how to write an effective cover letter, including layout and format guidelines as well as content suggestions.

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.

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 learning how to network? Do you want to learn more about a free opportunity to market your personal brand to over 1 million recruiting and HR …

Intimidated 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.

The WorkREADY Workshop Series will help you explain to employers how and why you are WorkREADY, whether it is for a new job or a promotion. This employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the most needed skills across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. Based on research …

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.

Aprenda el contenido y el formato adecuado de un currículum.

    Important Note: This is not a 1:1 resume review session – you will be working on your own resume 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. Bring your sloppy copy, your rough …

Do you want to manage your money better and reduce financial stress? Join our FREE workshop to learn practical financial skills that will help you budget, save, and make smarter money choices! This workshop offers tools and resources that you can apply to your unique financial situation and goals.

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.

This workshop will focus on action-oriented goal setting and will offer strategies to help you set and reach your goals, including an in-depth look at the SMART goal setting technique. Common barriers to goal setting and ways to combat procrastination will also be discussed. 

The WorkREADY Workshop Series will help you explain to employers how and why you are WorkREADY, whether it is for a new job or a promotion. This employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the most needed skills across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. Based on research and our relationships with employers, we have developed interactive workshops that assist individuals in developing confidence in five key areas: Communication, Teamwork, Self-Management, Decision-Making, and Problem-Solving. To learn more …

The WorkREADY Workshop Series will help you explain to employers how and why you are WorkREADY, whether it is for a new job or a promotion. This employability skills series focuses on helping job seekers and employees identify and build the most needed skills across all levels and areas of today’s workforce. Based on research …

Job searching in today’s world should be an intentional practice that aligns with you and your goals. This VIRTUAL workshop will explore how to build your personalized job search plan and offers a toolkit of resources to assist you.

Do you have an old resume you need to update? Maybe you’ve started a new draft, but you have formatting questions about Microsoft Word? Or you’re just trying to figure out the best way to word or arrange things?

We’re here for you!

Join members of our Regional Talent Development Team in this virtual setting to put the finishing touches on that outdated version or sloppy copy! Come prepared to share your draft via Teams (we can walk you through how to do that). We will look at it together in real-time to give you individualized help and recommendations based on current industry standards. This workshop is limited to a very small number of participants to ensure a quality experience, but it is offered on a recurring basis.

Decisiveness 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.

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.

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.

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: -We will provide laptops for you to work on your resume. You may bring your own if you …

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 …

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.

Communication 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.

Goal Setting This workshop focuses on action-oriented goal setting and offers strategies to help you set and reach your goals, including an in-depth look at the SMART goal setting technique.