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JANUARY 2009 Workshops - - Dates and Times
Ability Profiler Test ................ JAN 2nd & 23rd............. 8:30 am to Noon
Job Corp Orientation ..... Please Call 435-1543 for Info
Job Club ................... JAN 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th... 2:00-4:00 PM
Job Search Workshops ....... JAN 5th, 12th, & 26th ..1:00 - 2:30 PM
NEW Employment Initiative ..... JAN 8th, 15th. 22nd & 29th ...... 3:00 -4:00 PM
Veteran's Workshop ... JAN 13 ...(9:00 am -11:00 am) & JAN 27.... (1:00-3:00 PM)
Where Do I go from here? ... JAN 5th, 12th & 26th...9:00 am to 11:00 am
WIA Orientation .. JAN 14th & 28th ..........10:00 am
Ability Profiler Test
The Ability Profiler is a three hour skills and aptitude examination experience to help you learn what jobs you have the best abilities for. This is combined with Interest and Work Environment assessments to assist you in pursuing the most realistic and preferred jobs for you in our society.
NOTICE: Due to limited space, ADVANCED registration (Sign up) is required.
Job Corp
The Job Corp Representative offers information on Job Corps for 16-24 year olds in need of education and/or vocational training. If you are under 18 years of age, you bring a parent with you. Persons interested must call 920-435-1543 or 1-800-230-5627 ext. 42 for information..
Job Club Workshop
Job Club is an interactive time to learn about a new job seeking topic and also to get specific answers for anyone seeking a new position or who is unhappy in their present one. Come to all or part of this two hour experience.
MONDAY, JANUARY 5th Topic: New Year-No Fear:
MONDAY, JANUARY 12th Topic: Job Center Featured Job Seeker Descriptions:
Employers are looking for more than work skills. Employers want to know more about you as individuals and your employment history. If past mistakes have reduced your credibility, learn effective ways to build your credibility back up. A good reputation is priceless.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26th Topic: Be A Healthy Employee-Be Heart Smart:
Do you have thoughts of giving up on your job search? Infuse some life back into your job search with some real meaning! Candid discussion on reasons not to give up. Discover ways to have renewed hope.
NEW Employment Initiative:
This weekly group assists anyone with a criminal record in finding and keeping a job. Topics include interviewing skills, resume writing, business math, customer service, and communication. The group begins at 3 pm and runs until 4 pm every Thursday.
Resume Workshop
Learn to develop a resume, different components that make up a resume and how to put them together to form a solid chronological resume; how to adapt a resume for a single employer and yet maintain an honest presentation; review and discuss on individual basis as time allows. The computer lab will be available so you can work on your resume.
Veteran's Workshop
The Veterans Workshop Information will be presented to veterans and those interested in these topics in a group setting. Issues include: general veteran services and programs available in Brown County, resources provided in the Brown County Job Center and job placement assistance to veterans via the Veterans Unit. For more information see Job Service Resource Center Specialists and/or the Veterans Bulletin Board.
Where do I go from here Workshop
Whether you are recently downsized, unhappily working or someplace in between, this wrokshop is here to assist you. The workshop is led by a career counselor to help you to begin to work for a posititve future by empowering you to understand and how to best utilize your skills and abilities. Note: Job Seekers wishing to meet with the Career Counselor individually, must attend this workshop first!
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