Workshops

Will be conducting open interviews upon completion of membership/assessment testing and on line application.  Resume must be attach to on line application.

This workshop provides practical information for veterans and eligible spouses on translating military training to civilian skills, the use of Social Media/Networking in the job search, resume building and targeting, and advice on preparing for and the conduct of a job interview.

Using a mouse and computer basics.

Wonder what employers are looking for when they read a resume and cover letter?  Find out in this workshop!  Identify and optimize all the basic components of a resume (skills and abilities, work history, and education) so that you stand out above the others.  Use some of the same strategies in completing excellent online applications.

Completing an application can be challenging. This workshop provides the nitty-gritty of completing applications, so you get noticed! In this workshop sample questions and answers will be provided as well as other best practices in conducting your job search.

Learn the benefits of effective and strategic ‘networking’ and how these interpersonal contacts could lead to a new job.  You will develop a plan to present yourself to networking groups, a networking source list and a list of the types of networking groups.

Identify and optimize the basic components of a résumé (skills and abilities, work history, and education) so you can stand out above the others. Learn strategies for completing excellent online applications.

This orientation will provide you with information specific to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), LMI information (using MERIC and/or O*NET online), program requirements and your responsibilities as a participant. The ultimate goal of WIOA is to help you reach your educational and occupational goals.

• Internet basics
• Email basics
• Learn how to create and use e-mail

Get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience. Learn different types of interview and strategies for each.

Résumé Development: Identify and optimize all the basic components of a résumé (skills and abilities, work history, and education) so that you stand out above the others.

Businesses want qualified applicants…and a National Career Readiness Certificate is one way to show you are ready to get back to work!  Call the Job Center to schedule your test and obtain a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certificate. 

YOU MUST CALL TO SCHEDULE A TEST.

With this workshop you get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience through research, practice, and preparation.

Covers the importance of selecting a career goal and identifying transferrable skills. Covers work preferences and interests.  Also, reviews information about occupations, education, and LMI.

This Computer Concepts training course offers participants basic computer concepts and industry-recognized certifications in Microsoft Keyboarding, Office, Word and Excel, the National Career Readiness certification, and a Certificate of Completion from State Tech. This is a 32 hour training course. Space is limited!!

How to use a computer is essential for today’s job seeker.  Learn the basic computer skills necessary to search and apply for jobs. This workshop includes everything from using the keyboard to accessing the internet to creating and saving files. In addition, learn to use jobs.mo.gov to search for jobs.

Learn the benefits of effective and strategic ‘networking’ and how these interpersonal resources and contacts could lead to a new job.  This workshop applies what you learn, so you will develop a plan to present yourself to networking groups, a networking source list and a list of the types of networking groups.

Wonder what employers are looking for when they read a resume and cover letter?  Find out in this workshop!  Identify and optimize all the basic components of a resume (skills and abilities, work history, and education) so that you stand out above the others.

Get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience. Learn different types of interviews and strategies for each.

Benefits of effective and strategic `networking' and how these resources and contacts could lead to a new job.

An overview of how to fill out an on-line application and tips on how prepare to be successful the first time; avoid the “timing out” nightmare.

Aspiring entrepreneurs are often confronted with challenges when launching a startup or developing an existing business. Now, they can seek legal assistance and trim their legal costs by coming to SLATE. Experienced business attorneys, provided through Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, offer one-on-one 30-minute sessions at absolutely NO charge. Questions that are frequently discussed include: Entity formation; Intellectual property; Commercial leases; Zoning compliance; Employment issues; and Customer and supplier contracts.   Space is limited.  Call (314) 381-6700 to register.

Résumé Lab: receive direct assistance with your résumé.