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 Michigan Works! Employment Service Center
1601 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI  49001
269-383-2536
Employment training workshops are offered at the Michigan Works! Service Center.  Workshops are open to the public at no charge and focus on skills related to obtaining employment.  Reservations required. Date, Time and Workshop offered:

June 24, 8:30 AM - DISC Personality Profiling
June 25, 2:00 PM - Basic Keyboarding
June 26, 8:30 AM - WorkKeys Testing - (fee based)
June 29, 1:30 PM - Job Transition - What's Next?

July 3, CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE of the 4th of July
July 7, 8:30 AM  WorkKeys Testing (fee Based)
July 8, 10:00 AM - Basic Keyboarding
July 9, 10:00 AM - Email and You
July 10, 8:30 AM  WorkKeys Testing (fee Based)
July 13, 10:00 AM - Let's Change Things Up
July 14, 8:30 AM- WorkKeys Testing (fee based)
July 14, 2:00 PM Job Interviewing Skills
July 15, 2:00 PM - Resume Building
July 16, 10:00 AM Computer Basics
July 17, 8:30 AM - WorkKeys Testing - (fee based)
July 20, 1:00 PM - MS Word Basics
July 21, 8:30 AM - WorkKeys Testing (fee based)
July 21, 3:30 PM - HRI Maintenance & Cleanliness
July 22, 8:30 AM - DISC Personality Profiling
July 23, 2:30 PM -Importance of a Good Job Objective
July 24, 8:30 AM - WorkKeys Testing - (fee based)
July 27, 10:00 AM - Networking In A Tough Economy
July 28, 8:30 AM - WorkKeys Testing - (fee based)
July 28, 2:00 PM - Cover & Follow-up Letters
July 29, 10:00 AM - Computer Basics
July 30, 10:00 AM - Basic Keyboarding
July 31, 8:30 AM - WorkKeys Testing - (fee based)
 

Workshop title, description and room location: 21st Century Job Seekers— This workshop will educate you on the digital environment that is revolutionizing the hiring process. Topics covered will be professional email, electronic data storage, resumes, electronic job fairs, phone interviews, applications online, web interviews, and information etiquette.  Presented by: H & R Block, Computer Lab Basic Banking-Learn basic banking and about services that banks provide.  Business Keyboarding-Learn the proper technique of using the keyboard and improve speed and accuracy.  Presented by:  Ave Allen, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab Career vs. Job-It's all about attitude!  Learn a bit about yourself in this high energy workshop that focuses on understanding the commitment, motivation & attitude that drives a career professional.  Gain insight to the secret of success & experience the difference it can make at work, home & your entire life!  Michigan Room Computer Basics-Learn the foundation of basic computer skills such as how to use a mouse and keyboard etc. Presented by:  Diane Donovan MI MOUSE, Inc.,  and Learie Levy, MI Works! Employment Services Computer Lab Cover & Follow Up Letters-Understanding and preparing effective letters that can be helpful when applying for a job or following up after an interview.  Presented by:  Michelle Finch, MI Works! Employment Specialist., Arcadia Room DISC Personality Profiling—Participants will have an understanding of the 4 basic personality/behavioral types based on the DISC Profiling System. This understanding will assist them in interacting with others to increase their chances for employment and retention. This segment is a part of an all day workshop (Life Enhancement) that covers values, life purpose, goal setting and communications. Participants are invited to stay until 3:30 or leave at 11:00 as scheduled. Presented by: Terri Vought, Adult WIA  Effective Interviewing-Learn interviewing skills to "Win you that job"  Format will involve discussion and practice interviews.  Presented by:  Fred Harvey, MI Works! Employment Services, Michigan Room Email & You!-Why is it important to have an email account?  The presenter will show you how to create your own email account and give you a general overview of the different ways to use your email account.  Presented by:  Rico Pina, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab Housing Resources—Basic Information—This workshop will provide you with general information on giving appropriate notice to vacate, moving out, security deposits etc. How To Cope With Unemployment—This workshop will provide you with some strategies & skills to help you cope with being unemployed.   Presented by: Dr. Glinda Rawls, Asst Professor in the Counseling & Testing Center at WMU. She is both a licensed professional and  nationally certified counselor. Currently, she is serving as president of the Kalamazoo Counseling Association. Job Transition –What’s Next —Are you or someone you know going through a job change or early retirement? Learn more about financial assistance, health insurance options such as Cobra and have your resume  reviewed. Let us help you figure out what the next step is. Presented by: Sandy K. Derby CFP, ChFC Derby Financial & Associates Importance of a Good Job Objective-Learn how to write a good job objective and why it is so important.  It outlines what employers are looking for.  Presented by:  Melva Thayer, Employment Services, Michigan Room Interested in being a Truck Driver?-So you think you want to be a truck driver?  Attend this workshop to learn the good, the bad and the ugly of truck driving.  Presented by:  Wayne Caldwell, International Trucking School, Arcadia Room Internet Job Searching- Learn the necessary internet job searching skills to access listed jobs, career information and specific labor market information.  It is strongly recommended that workshop participants have basic keyboarding skills & fundamental knowledge of computer operations.  Presented by:  Bronwyn Drost, MI HRDI Employment Specialist Job Interviewing Skills-This interactive workshop provides tips & techniques to help you interview like a pro!  Whether you are new to the job market, changing careers or you just need to update your skills; you will gain valuable insight for creating a lasting impression.  Presented by H & R Block, Arcadia Room Let’s Change Things Up! - Need a fresh outlook, better understanding of your strengths? How about changing your career all together? This workshop is for anyone that is having trouble finding a job in their previous industry/career or just to improve your options.  Presented by: Melva Thayer, MI Works! Employment Services Computer Lab  Michigan Talent Bank-Everything you Should Know-Do you know.. all the secrets the Talent Bank holds?  Learn to use the Michigan Talent Bank effectively.  Presented by:  Melva Thayer, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab MS Word Basics-Learn the basics of Microsoft Word.  This workshop will cover skills in operating Microsoft Word, a word processing pro-gram that is used more frequently than any other.  It is strongly recom-mended that workshop participants have basic keyboarding skills & fundamental knowledge of computer operations.  This is a basic/beginner workshop.  Presented by:  Michele Finch, MI Works! Employment Services, Computer Lab Personality Profiling—Participants will have an understanding of the 4 basic personality/behavioral types based on the DISC Profiling System. This understanding will assist them in interacting with others to increase their chances for employment and retention. Presented by: Teri Vought, Adult WIA, Arcadia Room Preventing an Eviction-Gain valuable information on how to avoid a home eviction. Presented by: Housing Resources, Inc. Kalamazoo Room Resume Building-In this workshop, you will learn effective ways to build your resume so employers take notice.  Receive interviewing techniques and tips.  Presented by:  Don Edgerly, On-Board Project Leader, Borgess Health, Arcadia Room Resumes That Work-This workshop provides job seekers with helpful suggestions and information related to preparing and fine tuning a resume for every job they apply for.  Workshop includes hand-outs, sample resumes and an opportunity to ask specific questions. Presented by:  Michele Finch, MI Works! Employment Services, Michigan Room What can the Talent Bank do for you? - All the details you need to know to help you find that job! Objectives, Job Searches, Resume pointers! There is a lot to know about the Talent Bank that will be helpful Presented by: Melva Thayer, MI Works! Employment Services  Computer Lab Tenant & Landlord Rights Gain valuable information on tenant and landlord rights.  Presented by: Housing Resources, Inc.  Kalamazoo Room WorkKeys Testing—Fee based weekly testing is available for those who are ready. Successful completion of all three required WorkKeys Tests (Reading, Math & Locating Information); you will qualify for the Michigan National Career Readiness Certificate. KeyTrain is available to assist with test  Preparation.  Proctored by: ES Staff in the Computer Lab