MAY 2015 - Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties
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MAY 2015 - Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties
KENT COUNTY Monday Tuesday MAY 2015 Wednesday Thursday *MW Information Sessions 11 Open Monday - Friday Westside and Franklin 8 AM - 6 PM Sparta 8 AM - 5 PM (closed 12 -1PM for lunch) Please call Karen 336-4906 and leave a message with date and name of workshop. Westside Complex MRS Orientation 11 AM Franklin - HSC Interviewing Skills 9 AM *MI Works! Info Session 1 PM Career Exploration 2 PM Westside Complex MRS Orientation Franklin - HSC Resume Development Basic Computer Skills (Westside open until 8 PM on Wednesdays.) 18 25 CLOSED Memorial Day 1 Pre-registration is required for all workshops in BOLD. require pre-registering in person at a service center. 4 Friday 11 AM 5 12 9 AM 2 PM 19 Westside Complex MRS Orientation 11 AM Franklin - HSC Interviewing Skills 9 AM *MI Works! Info Session 1 PM Brand-YOU 2 PM 26 Westside Complex MRS Orientation 11 AM Franklin - HSC Resume Development 9 AM *MI Works! Info Session 1 PM Career Exploration 2 PM 6 7 8 14 15 Westside Complex Resume Development 9 AM *MI Works! Info Session 1 PM JOB FAIR 9AM - 12PM Kentwood Community Church 2950 Clyde Park Ave SW Kentwood 13 Westside Complex Communication Etiquette 2PM 20 Westside Complex Franchising Information By appt *MI Works! Info Session 5:30 PM Career Exploration 6:30 PM 27 Westside Complex Interviewing Skills 9 AM *MI Works! Info Session 1 PM Career Exploration 2 PM 21 22 Westside Complex Resume Development 9 AM Mature Worker Session: Job Search Letters 1 PM 28 Westside Complex Interviewing Skills 9 AM *MI Works! Info Session 1 PM Job Search Techniques 2 PM Pure Michigan Talent Connect resume must be completed at mitalent. org prior to attending any of the workshops. 29 KENT COUNTY WORKSHOP DETAILS Employment Training Workshops are offered at the Michigan Works! Service Centers located in Kent, Allegan & Barry Counties. Workshops are open to the public at no charge and focus on skills related to employment and/or training. WORKSHOPS FOR INFORMATION ON JOB SEARCH AND TRAINING MI Works! Info Session Michigan Works! helps to connect job seekers with employers. In person, pre-registration at a service center is required. WORKSHOPS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT Walk-ins welcome. Resume Development: Job Search Documents Learn the content and proper format of resumes, job applications and cover letters. Interviewing Skills: What you wish you’d have know before the interview This workshop will include interviewing techniques, steps in the process, handling difficult topics, commonly asked questions and more. Career Exploration Explore interests and labor market information to choose the right career for you! BUSINESS OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP By appointment only. Pre-registration required. Email [email protected] to register. WORKSHOPS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES By appointment only. For disability accommodations for all workshops, please call 616-242-6450 a week in advance. MRS (Michigan Rehabilitation Services) Orientation Learn about MRS Services, eligibility requirements and sign-up information. Offered at the Westside Service Center. Call 242-6450 to register. WORKSHOPS FOR JOB SEARCHING PRE-REGISTATION REQUIRED. Call Karen 336-4906, leave a message with the name and date of workshop you wish to attend. Mature Worker Session: Job Search Letter Development Workshop addressing issues encountered by the mature job seeker. Held on the third Thursday of each month. See topic on reverse. Brand- YOU Learn about yourself, create your own unique brand and sales pitch to use to market yourself to employers. Communication Etiquette Learn proper etiquette for job search communication, including email and follow-up. Franchising as a Career, an Investment or Both Brigitte Betser, franchise specialist with FranNet, will bust some common franchise myths, and enlighten you on th ewide-range of categories and investment levels available today. You’ll learn whether franchising could be a path for achieving your goals, and if so, how to go about finding the RIGHT fit for you! Basic Computer Skills Learn computer basics such as how to use a mouse, access the internet and email. DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE CALENDAR: michiganworkska.org Kent County Franklin Service Center 121 Franklin St SE, Suite 120 Grand Rapids, MI 49507 616-336-4040 Sparta Service Center 36 Applewood Sparta, MI 49345 616-887-2960 Westside Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 616-336-4460 Allegan County Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave Allegan, MI 49010 269-686-5079 Fennville Service Center 220 East Main Street Fennville, MI 49080 269-561-2001 Barry County Hastings Service Center 535 W Woodlawn Ave Hasting, MI 49058 269-945-9545 x 144 ALLEGAN COUNTY Monday Tuesday MAY 2015 Wednesday Thursday Pre-registration is required for all workshops by calling Sue at 269-686-5079 ext. 4162 4 Personal Branding & :30 second Informercial 2 PM 11 Personal Branding & :30 second Informercial 2 PM 18 Personal Branding & :30 second Informercial 2 PM 2 PM Resume Writing 2 PM Career Exploration 2 PM Resume Writing 2 PM Interviewing 2 PM Resume Writing 2 PM Interviewing 2 PM The Hunt Club 2 PM Interviewing 2 PM The Hunt Club 2 PM 9:30 AM–12 PM 22 The Hunt Club 28 Interviewing 9:30 AM–12 PM 15 21 27 Resume Writing 2 PM 9:30 AM–12 PM 8 14 20 26 Career Exploration 2 PM 7 13 19 25 Personal Branding & :30 second Informercial 2 PM The Hunt Club 6 12 Career Exploration 1 Pure Michigan Talent Connect resume must be completed at mitalent. org prior to attending any of the workshops. 5 Career Exploration Friday 9:30 AM–12 PM 29 The Hunt Club 9:30 AM–12 PM ALLEGAN COUNTY Weekly workshops offered free of charge! Employment Training Workshops are offered at the Michigan Works! Service Centers located in Kent and Allegan Counties. Workshops are open to the public at no charge and focus on skills related to obtaining employment and/or training. See reverse side for locations, dates and times. WORKSHOPS FOR INFORMATION ON JOB SEARCH AND TRAINING The Hunt Club: Participants are invitation only, upon completion of the Resume, Interviewing and Career Coach session with Sue Fleming. Questions? Contact Sue at: 269-686-5079 ext. 4162. Interviewing Workshop: This workshop will include interviewing techniques, steps in the process, handling difficult topics, commonly asked questions and more. Career Exploration: Using the IWorkZone assessment, explore the best fitting career path with the assistance of a Career Coach. Resume Writing: Learn how to sell yourself with a great resume. You will organize your education and employment history, accomplishments, skills and other relevant information into a well written resume on the MiTalent.org website. Basic computer skills are essential for this workshop. You will be given materials to write compelling cover letters and thank you letters that will leave the employer with a great impression. ALLEGAN COUNTY MICHIGAN WORKS! WORKSHOP LOCATION 3255 122nd Ave Allegan, MI 49010 Phone: (269) 686-5079 Fax: (269) 686-5214 HOURS Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm A Pure Michigan Talent Connect resume must be completed before attending workshops: www.mitalent.org.