Workshops

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

Are you tired of submitting your resume and/or job application and not hearing anything back?  This workshop will show you why and help you combat many issues you may not even be aware of. This workshop will help get your resume and application past the computers and in front of human eyes!!

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.

Participate in tutorials to learn basic operations of Microsoft PowerPoint.

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.

It's all about you! Get the tools to assess your knowledge, skills, personal interests, and priorities relative to the job best for you. Identify resources available to find a rewarding career.

Workshop to increase knowledge of Resume, Interviewing, Social Media suggestions and staying enthusiastic and competitive in today’s ever changing Workforce.

WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system. Testing will be administered in areas of:  Applied Math, Locating Information, & Reading for Information.

It is often said that your hard skills get you the job but your people skills keep the job.  Gain a solid understanding of what people skills are and their importance and use in the workplace.  Learn the people skills employers seek and find out how to develop your people skills.

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.

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.

Participate in tutorials to learn the basic operations of Microsoft Windows.

This is your opportunity to sell yourself and make sure your resume is reviewed and you are offered the interview that you so rightfully deserve.

Assessment results given for National Career Readiness Certification, Interest profilers and Talify.

Mandatory must attend 2 days in order to receive a University of Missouri Nutrition Certificate.   Participants will receive free nutrition, eating smart/being healthy tips & advice.

WorkKeys Test for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) 

Add a credential to your portfolio that matters to employers.  Prove that you have Math, Reading and Locating Information Skills.

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.

Participate in tutorials to learn basic operations of Quickbooks.

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.

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

With this workshop you get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience through research, practice, and preparation.  Get helpful tips on how to dress and groom for an interview.  Learn the different types of interviews and strategies for each.

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.

Want to get that stand out resume that will get you in for an interview? Wonder what goes into an effective resume and cover letter? This workshop identifies and helps you optimize the basic components of a resume (skills and abilities, education and work history) so that you stand out from the crowd. Use thse same strategies for completing excellent on-line applications. Sit down with a counselor afterwards for one-on-one work on your resume to provide those finishing touches. 

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

Improve typing speed or work on lessons in Career Ready 101

Résumé Lab: receive direct assistance with your résumé.