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Brown County Job Center
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701 Cherry Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920)448-6760
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MARCH 2012 Workshops - - Dates and Times
Ability Profiler / Interest Testing
.. TBA .... 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Begin Again workshop
.. TBA .... 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
40's + Workshop
....... TBA.... 10:00 -11:30 am
Interviewing Workshop
TBA .....2:45 to 4:00 PM
Job Corp Orientation
....... Please Call 435-1543 for Info
NWTC ELL Classes - {Spring Scheduled Start Date to be announced}
.. Monday's and Tuesdays 5:00 to 7:30 PM
NWTC GED Prep Classes - {Spring Scheduled Start Date to be announced}
. Monday's - 9:00 am-11:30 am
Tuesday's 12:30 PM -3:00 PMWednesday's ..9:00 am - 11:30 amThursday's .. 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
NWTC TABE Testing - {Spring Scheduled Start Date to be announced}
......... Wednesday's.. 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday's ..8:00 am - 11:00 am
Resume Writing /Critique Workshop
TBA .....1:00-2:30 PM
SHRM Employment Presentation Workshop
. MAR 14th.........10:00 am to 11:00 am
SHRM Mock Interview Sessions
MAR 14th.............. 11:00 am to 1:00 PM
SHRM Resume Critique Session
MAR 14th.............. 11:00 am to 1:00 PM
Social Networking Workshop
...... TBA ............. 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
UW-Extension Nutrition Workshop
... TBA......1:00 - 2:00 PM
Veteran's Workshop
.... MAR 6th & 20th..... (9:00 am -11:00 am)
WIA/Job Center Orientation Workshop
... MAR 5th & 19th ..........10:00 am
Ability Profiler / Interest Testing
Career Matchmaker is an interactive survey that matches your interests to occupations that are best suited to those interests. Once you have completed the survey, Career Matchmaker produces a list of 40 suggested careers. The careers on the list are ranked according to how well they suit your identified interests. You can learn more about any of these careers and find out how these careers match your interests by clicking on the career name. If a suggestion on the list surprises you, you can also click on the career to see why it was suggested.
The Ability Profiler is designed to help you understand the relationship between your aptitudes and abilities and the careers that match your interests. Ability Profiler results are integrated with your Matchmaker career suggestions. Please sign up at the Resource Desk to reserve your space.
Begin Again Workshop
This Workshop is for anyone with a criminal background, including misdemeanors.
Topics covered include: Job Search Issues. How to appoach Employers. What to share with an Employer. When to share your history.
Learn how to overcome barriers, how to deal with the application process, and how to respond to interview questions.
Please sign up at the Resource Desk to reserve your space.
40's+ Workshop
This workshop is designed to help the older job seeker in the Job Market. Discuss the myths and find out what employers are looking for in the job market. Discover ho to highlight experience versus age on resumes and during interviews. Learn how YOUR skills and experience tranfer to other jobs and professions.
NOTE: Class size is limited - Please sign up in advance to reserve a space for this class
Interviewing Workshop
Going to an interview! This workshop will provide a assistance on updating on preparing for that interview. This workshop will include information importance of from making a Great First Impression to closing the interview including follow-up information. NOTE: Class size is limited - Please sign up in advance to reserve a space for this class
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. Group informational Sessions are held on Tuesday's at 1:30 PM
Persons interested must call 920-435-1543 or 1-800-230-5627 ext. 42 for information..
NWTC ELL Classes:
English Learning Language Classes are open to clients who want to learn English language skills for citizenship or improve their job skills.
NWTC GED Prep Classes
NWTC offers free GED Prep classes to help prepare persons for the GED/HSED test. Classes offered Monday through Thursday. Class Times are Monday at 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 4:00- 7 PM Tuesdays from 12:30 - 3:00 PM and 4:00-7:00 PM Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am Thursday's from 12:30 - 3:00 PM.
The 2012 Spring Schedule runs January 12, 2012 to May 16, 2012. Improve your Reading and Math skills so you can perform better on pre-employment tests, GED/HSED tests.
NWTC TABE Testing
TABE testing used to help let educators and test takers know their mastery of basic level English, writing and math skills. It is taken by individuals seeking to acquire a high school diploma and as a preparation for GED testing. NWTC staff do TABE testing at the Green Bay Job Centers on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM/Noon to 3:00 PM and Thursday's from 8:00 am to 12:00 PM/Noon. Hours and times run August 18 to December 19, 2011.
Resume Writing/Critique Workshop
What makes a great resume? Need to update or make a new resume? This workshop will provide assistance in developing and fine-tuning your resume. Will include information on the importance of making a resume targeted to the employer. Be sure to bring your current resume for review and suggestions to help you get that all important interview. Sign up today at the Resource room as the number of spaces are limited.
SHRM Employment Workshop
The Green Bay Area Chaper of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Mangement) will have guest speakers present topics that offer real help and insight for Job Seekers. Topic: "Successful tips to Incorporate in a Job Search".
SHRM Mock Interview Sessions
The SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management - Green Bay Chapter) members will hold mock interview sessions for persons interested in improving their interviewing skills for future interviews. Mock interviews help prepare and strategize for future interviews while providing a real interviewing experience. After the interview, you will be given constructive feedback regarding you interviewing style and how you responded to the questions. NOTE: LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE - Please Sign up sheet available at reception desk to reserve a time.
SHRM Resume Critique Session
The SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management - Green Bay Chapter) members will provide Resume Critiques sessions on a walk-in basis. Persons interested in having their resume reviewed and receiving construction suggestions are encouraged to stop in and have a Human Resources Specialist provide feedback on your resume.
Social Networking Workshop
Social Networking is great tool to utilize to assist with your job search process. Learn how to use Social Media sites in both an effective and meaningful manner. Also, learn how to use privacy settings so you can protect your information. Finally, hear about how employers are using social media sites to look for job candidates. - NOTE: Pre-registration is requested for this workshop.
UW-Extension Nutritional Workshops
1:00- 2:00 PM The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program presents nutrition based employment workshops for all Job Seekers. Nutrition and diet greatly impact the quality of your job search by the type of 1st impression you create. Image, vitality, enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of well being are what employers are looking for. Learn ways to use affordable food choices to help create a better image. Get expert advice at no cost. TOPIC: ". . . . "
Veteran's Workshop
These 2 hour veteran informational group sessions will be held every week presenting general information on job searching, resumes, interviewing, resources and other information in a group setting. Additionally veterans will be able to ask questions on these various topics, as well as, set one-on-one appointments with a Veterans Employment Representative. - NOTE: Pre-registration is requested for this workshop.
WIA Orientation and Information Session
This Workshop is designed to provide information on the WIA {Workforce Investment Act} Program and a variety of Job Center Services. Learn if you're eligible for work search help, funding for training, and about a variety of Job Center services and programs available, etc.
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