Free Workshops & Events
“The seminar itself was so much more helpful than I could ever have imagined! …I feel so much more confident and equipped for any possible interviews”
– Helen D.
TABE at MWSE-Washtenaw
Michigan Works! Southeast | Washtenaw County 1201 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, Ann Arbor, MI, USThe Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). A Career Advisor must sign up a participant for enrollment or training purposes.The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a comprehensive reading and math assessment. A participant is scheduled to attend this testing as part of the enrollment process for services at […]
Free Digital Skills Tutoring
Washtenaw Service Center 1201 E Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesWashtenaw Literacy is providing free digital skills tutoring at our Washtenaw Office on Tuesday Afternoons from 3-4 pm starting 5/7 and running until 8/23. Build essential tech skills for everyday life: How to use computers, phones, and tablets Internet safety and privacy Email and social media etiquette Digital skills for […]
IN-PERSON Workshop – Resume Strategies at Lenawee Service Center – Adrian
1040 S Winter St 1040 South Winter Street, Adrian, MI 49221, Adrian, MI, USPresentation and Instruction on best practices of resume writing. Please bring your resume to the workshop if you have one already.Workshop includes assistance with Resume update & build:10 am- 12 pmCareer Advisor will assist with Professional Resume curtique & developmentProvide Resume development and improvement tipsBring prior employment dates and information […]
Live Webinar – How Dollars Make Sense
Online EventJoin our workshop to learn practical tips and suggestions for budgeting and basic money management.Topics covered:Create a budgetEvaluate wants vs. needsCreate a spending planCreate a savings planEstablish money goals Debt and credit scores
Live Webinar – Interview to Impress
Online EventFeeling stressed about interviewing? Attend this workshop to learn valuable tips to become a prepared and confident candidate.Workshop Topics:What employers are really looking for in candidates.How to prepare for an interview including tips on phone interviews, video interviews, and the on-site interview.How to make a great impression!Post interview tips - […]
IN-PERSON Resume Strategies Workshop at Jackson Service Center
Michigan Works! Southeast | Jackson County 209 East Washington Avenue Suite 100, Jackson, MI 49201, Jackson, MI, USIN-PERSON Resume assistance, best practices of resume writing. Please bring your resume to the workshop if you have one already.Workshop includes assistance with Resume update & build:2 pm - 4 pmCareer Advisor will assist with Professional Resume curtique & developmentProvide Resume development and improvement tipsBring prior employment dates and information […]
In-Person Workshop – Resume Strategies at Livingston Service Center
Michigan Works! Southeast | Livingston County 1200 Byron Rd., Howell, MI, MI 48843, Howell, MI, MI, USInstruction on best practices of resume writing plus optional resume review and improvement session. Bring your resume to the workshop.Workshop topics include:Purpose of a resume Resume development and improvement tips - section by sectionApplicant Tracking Systems Resume versions and formatsParticipants will have option for a resume review, and the opportunity […]
NEW TABE at MWSE-Jackson Service Center
Michigan Works! Southeast | Jackson County 209 East Washington Avenue Suite 100, Jackson, MI 49201, Jackson, MI, USThe Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) IN-PERSON online. A Career Advisor must sign up a participant for enrollment or training purposes.The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a comprehensive reading and math assessment. A participant is scheduled to attend this testing as part of the enrollment process for […]
PATH TABE at MWSE-Jackson Service Center
Michigan Works! Southeast | Jackson County 209 East Washington Avenue Suite 100, Jackson, MI 49201, Jackson, MI, USThe Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) IN-PERSON online. A Career Advisor must sign up a participant for enrollment or training purposes.The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a comprehensive reading and math assessment. A participant is scheduled to attend this testing as part of the enrollment process for […]
Live Webinar – Resume Strategies
Online EventExcellent tips and strategies that can help get your resume into the hands of hiring managers.Workshop topics include:Purpose of a resume - what a resume IS and IS NOTResume evaluation - understanding Applicant Tracking Systems How to determine KEYWORDSResume versions and formatsResume development tips - top to bottomMichigan Works! Southeast […]
Live Webinar – Job Search Strategies
Online EventJob searching in today's economy can be both difficult and frustrating. Learn strategies and resources for an effective job search plan.Workshop Topics:Important steps to plan and execute your job searchHow to use the Internet as an effective job search toolLearn many helpful and useful Internet resources, web sites, and job […]
TABE at MWSE – Lenawee
Michigan Works! Southeast - Lenawee Srv Ctr 1040 South Winter Street, Adrian, MI 49221, Adrian, MI, USThe Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). A Career Advisor must sign up a participant for enrollment or training purposes.The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a comprehensive reading and math assessment. A participant is scheduled to attend this testing as part of the enrollment process for services at […]
Our Virtual Workshops
- Job Search Strategies
- Tips for Virtual Career Fairs
- How Dollars Make Sense
- Job Apps, Cover Letters, and References
- Interview to Impress
- Resume Strategies
- LinkedIn for Job Search
Job searching in today’s economy can be both difficult and frustrating. Learn strategies and resources for an effective job search plan.
Workshop Topics:
- Important steps to plan and execute your job search
- How to use the Internet as an effective job search tool
- Learn many helpful and useful Internet resources, web sites, and job boards
- Gain a better understanding of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and the importance of keywords
- Social Media’s value in job searching
Virtual job fairs and virtual career fairs are becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to recruit new candidates.
Workshop Topics:
- What is a Virtual Job Fair
- What to expect
- Preparation Tips
- Video interview tips
Join our workshop to learn practical tips and suggestions for budgeting and basic money management.
Topics covered:
- Create a budget
- Evaluate wants vs. needs
- Create a spending plan
- Create a savings plan
- Establish money goals
- Debt and credit scores
Having a correctly-prepared job application, cover letter, and job reference list can positively influence your candidacy for employment.
In this workshop you will learn best practices of:
- Preparing on-line applications
- Authoring a simple but effective cover letter/ cover note that will help you stand out from your competition.
- Formatting and style options for cover letters and cover notes.
- How to handle requests for salary information.
- Choosing job references and preparing a reference list.
- Reference checking and background screening.
Feeling stressed about interviewing? Attend this workshop to learn valuable tips to become a prepared and confident candidate.
Workshop Topics:
- What employers are really looking for in candidates.
- How to prepare for an interview including tips on phone interviews, video interviews, and the on-site interview.
- How to make a great impression!
- Post interview tips – help the employer remember you.
Excellent tips and strategies that can help get your resume into the hands of hiring managers.
Workshop topics include:
- Purpose of a resume – what a resume IS and IS NOT
- Resume evaluation – understanding Applicant Tracking Systems
- How to determine KEYWORDS
- Resume versions and formats
- Resume development tips – top to bottom
LinkedIn is a social media platform that can be useful for both networking and job search. Learn ways the LinkedIn platform can assist you.
Topics:
- Why use LinkedIn in your job search?
- Setting up or updating your profile
- LinkedIn features – settings, search, network tab, jobs board, and Groups
- Endorsements and recommendations
- Elements of a good LinkedIn profile