Workshops

Career Planning and Job Seeking Skills Workshops are available to you at the JobLink Career Center.  The following page gives you a description of each workshop and how to sign-up.

To see a list of dates and times that these workshops are offered, please click the "schedule" link in the menu on the left.

The most effective methods of finding a job are the nontraditional. In this workshop, learn the many ways to find out about job openings and then get interviews. Also, identify your job skills and develop a self-sell statement.

The Workforce Investment Act provides funding to assist eligible individuals obtain vocational training, including short-term programs, and 1 and 2 year diploma programs. This workshop covers training programs, eligibility guidelines and registration process.

Complete a questionnaire to help you in identifying your job/career interests and receive a computer generated report listing jobs you would be happiest with, based on your interests. Discuss your assessment results and what steps to take next.

A resume may get you the interview, but the interview gets you the job. Learn how to communicate with the employer in such a way as to assure him/her that you would be the best candidate for the job. We will cover the importance of first impressions, verbal and nonverbal communication, how to answer the 10 most common interview questions and how to respond to tough or problem questions.

Do you have the skills for the job of your dreams? Want a concrete way to market your skills to employers? Check out WorkKeys, a set of standardized assessments for determining skill levels in the following areas: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, Locating Information, Applied Technology, Listening, Writing, Observation, Teamwork and Business Writing. WorkKeys was developed to assist employers in their recruiting efforts, and to provide information for employee advancement and training.

Learn how to create a resume with content and format that best markets your skills to employers. Present your strengths, skills, experiences and accomplishments so employers can easily see you would be an asset to their company. You will begin your rough draft during the workshop.