Workshops

Workshop Date & Timesort descending Contact Location Description
Columbia: NCRC Testing 9/22/2017, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM 573-441-6361 Columbia

NCRC Testing                                               (Thursdays 1:00-4:30 and Fridays 9:00-12:30)

Businesses want qualified applicants…and a National Career Readiness Certificate is one way to show you are ready to get back to work!  Call us (882-8821) to schedule your test and obtain a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certificate.  There are currently 111 employers in Boone County that recognize the NCRC: so getting yours will help you stand out amongst the crowd!!

 
Monett: NCRC Testing 9/22/2017, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 417-235-7877 Monett

4 hour test on Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information. Participants have the opportunity to earn a National Career Readiness Certification upon completion of testing.

Must pre-register at the Monett test site. Valid photo ID is required on day of testing.
NO CELL PHONES or Electronic Devices ALLOWED NO EXCEPTIONS.
MUST HAVE EMAIL ACCOUNT PRIOR TO ATTENDING.
SLATE: Basic Computer Skills Review 9/22/2017, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 314-589-8000 St. Louis

Basic Computer Skills Review: An assessment of the skills covered in Basic Computer 1 and 2 training sessions, including introduction to the Internet.  
Poplar Bluff: Staffmark 9/22/2017, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 573-840-9595 Poplar Bluff

Staffmark is hosting OPEN INTERVIEWS.

No Appointment Necessary / Walk-ins Welcome

Bring your ID and dress for success.

** Staffmark dates/times are subject to change with little notice; please call ahead.**
Sedalia: Microsoft PowerPoint 9/22/2017, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 660-530-5627 Sedalia

Learn the basics of operating Microsoft PowerPoint.
St. Charles Co. - St. Peters: Basic Microsoft Word 9/22/2017, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM 636-255-6060 St. Peters

*Must be able to type! This hands-on computer training session covers the basics of the Microsoft Word program. Learn how to use Word to create and edit a document, bolding, underlining, centering, saving, retrieving, and printing a document. *No late arrivals permitted.
Rolla: Customizing Resumes for Online Applications 9/25/2017, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (573) 364-7030 ext 129 Rolla

Customizing Resumes for Online Applications:

Hands on instruction and practice with editing and targeting resumes and application information to match specific jobs. This is a CRITICAL SKILL for job seekers completing online job applications! 
Warrenton: Online Applications 9/25/2017, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM 636-456-9467 Warrenton

Resume Preparation:

                  Must have basic computer skills, your work history and dates of employment and an e-mail address.

Need a resume but don’t know where to start? Learn about layout and formatting of resumes and create a basic resume in      Microsoft Word. Understand and identify your Skills for resumes and interviews.
St. Louis Co.—The Crossings at Northwest: Basic Computer Skills 9/25/2017, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 314-615-6010 St. Ann

Learn the fundamentals of using a computer such as keyboarding and how to use a mouse. This workshop is for beginners. Work with desktop icons, dropdown menus, links, taskbars, and toolbars.
SLATE: Interview Skills 9/25/2017, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM 314-589-8000 St. Louis

Interview Skills: This workshop provides practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience through research, practice, and preparation. Learn the different types of interviews and strategies for each.
Rolla: Internet Job Seeking: Networking, Online Applications & Applicant Tracking Systems 9/25/2017, 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM (573) 364-7030 X 129 Rolla

Best Internet Job Seeking sites and job banks. Online Applications. Attaching resumes to applications and emails.  How to get noticed online; Networking. 
Sedalia: NCRC 9/25/2017, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 660-530-5627 Sedalia

NCRC: Free assessment to earn a nationally recognized certification in applied math, reading for information, and locating information.                

Preferred by many employers. Options for Training: Learn about your options for obtaining training on the job or in the classroom. 
Rolla: 1st Time Computer Orientation and Skills Assessment 9/25/2017, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 573-364-7030 Rolla

Basic computer instruction and orientation to computer classes.
St. Louis County—Crossings at Northwest : Introduction to the Internet and Email 9/25/2017, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM 314-615-6010 St. Ann

Learn the basics of using the Internet and email communication to help with your job search.
SLATE: Résumé Building JOBS PLUS Participants Only 9/25/2017, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM 314-589-8000 St. Louis

Review the basic components of a résumé (skills and abilities, work history, and education).
Rolla: Microsoft Windows 7 Basic 9/25/2017, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 573-364-7030 Rolla

Windows 7 environment; Files, folders and libraries & managing content.
Branson: MoJobs Resume 9/25/2017, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM 417-334-4156 Branson

MoJobs Resume

Do you need a resume and don't know where to get started? Optimize your work search by creating a document that highlights your qualifications.  Discover the valuable tools available on jobs.mo.gov to develop a working resume.
Springfield: Career Exploration 9/25/2017, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM 417-887-4343 Springfield

CAREER EXPLORATION  - This workshop gives you the tools to assess your knowledge, skills, personal interests and priorities on the journey to finding the job that is a good fit for you. Identify available resources to assist you in finding a rewarding career. 
Kirksville: Youth Career Exploration 9/25/2017, 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM 660-785-2400 Kirksville

Determine career interest, assess your skills, explore occupations and find training programs.
Joplin: NCRC Scheduled Testing 9/25/2017, 5:30 PM 417-629-3000 Sarcoxie

The NCRC™ is composed of three assessments: Locating Information, Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics. It takes approximately four hours to take all three assessments.

3 core assessments are FREE, but first you must complete your membership at Missouri Career Center. Testing begins at 5:30 p.m.

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