Free childcare available with reservations, 262.695.7949
Workforce Development Center, 262.695.7800
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
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For accessibility accommodations, 262.695.7800 Free childcare available with reservations, 262.695.7949 Workforce Development Center, 262.695.7800 |
Career Center Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm |
Job Information Center Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm |
| Job Search Strategies: No Fee
Learn the latest job search techniques for success in today's competitive market. Navigating job boards, goal setting, networking, and maintaining a positive outlook are among the topics covered. Careerview for HSED Students(starts)*: Fee Waukesha Campus 262.695.6500 As an HSED student taking this class, you have an opportunity to learn about: your interests and favorite skills your personality type and its importance in career selection occupations and educational options marketing yourself in a job search, including resume development Completion of this class satisfies the Employability Skills requirement for the High School Equivalency Diploma. Further informatiion, contact the Waukesha campus 262-695-6500. Effective Apps: No Fee Learn the ins and outs of completing in person and on-line applications to give you the best chance of an employer calling you. Career Planning Workshop: No Fee Identify your interests, strengths and work values and relate them to a career plan and educational options. Learn how to research occupational information, salary, job outlook and training options. Resume Basics: No Fee If you have never written a resume or are "computer challenged", this is the workshop to get you started! Come with a written list of your employment and education history. Career Counselors are available: No Fee Career Counselors are available on a walk-in basis to meet with you indivdually and help you select services and workshops. (Monday-Thursday, 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm. Post HS Options*: Fee Call 262.695.7848 to register Designed for parents and students in 10th through 12th grades. Students complete a variety of assessments to help narrow potential career choices. Students utilize computer-based career planning programs and the Internet for further career exploration, financial aid and scholarship searches, and college information. Choose a WCTC Program*: No Fee 262.695.7848 Choose a WCTC program - Want to go on to school but unsure which WCTC program would be right for you? This workshop will outline the steps involved in choosing a program that fits. Activities are suggested, questions asked and resources provided to guide you in the career decision-making process. Managing Resources: No Fee This workshop provides you with tools to create an effective budget. Discover where your money really goes. Also, get tips on stretching your food dollars and developing healthy food choices. We will also discuss time management and setting realistic goals to simplify your life. Life/Work Planning(Starts)*: Fee Register at www.wctc.edu or call 262.691.5578 For information call(262)695-7848 Day sessions offered: Mon.-Thurs. 9-11:55 am Evenings sessions offered: Mon. and Wed. OR Tues. and Thurs. from 6-8:55 pm 4 sessions-12 hours total The Life/Work Planning course is designed to assist adults in gaining self-knowledge in the areas of skills, interests, values, personality preferences, decision making style and experience as it relates to employment and training options. Participants utilize the Internet to explore their career interests. Networking techniques and goal setting strategies are discussed. If you are in the WIA program or in Careerview, please contact your case manager for the CRN #. Spring Job Fair: No Fee Employers will be interviewing on-the-spot! Bring your resume! Free admission and parking!Free on-site Child Care! For an updated list of attending employers go to www.wfdc.org and click on Job Fairs. Interviewing: No Fee The interview is the key to winning the job offer. This workshop will help you get organized before your interview. You will develop success stories to answer common interview questions as well as approaches to answering the "no win" questions. Time to practice your responses to questions is included. Please bring a copy of your resume. Communication and Career Planning*: Fee Call 262.695.7848 to register Designed for parents and students in 7th through 12th grades. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator results are used to explore careers based on type and temperament. Realizing the Dream*: Fee Call 262.695.7848 to register Designed for parents and students in 7th through 9th grades. Participants learn about current and future trends in the labor market and explore potential careers based on the results of self-exploration activities. Coaching Mature Workers : No Fee Learn how to manage issues of age discrimination, stereotyping of older workers and the "overqualified" judgment that mature workers often hear. Consider employment in areas in which age can be an asset. Emailing Resumes : No Fee Learn methods and proper ways to email a resume and cover letter to prospective employers. Get tips to attach and convert your documents to make your job search effective. Autumn Job Fair: No Fee Employers will be interviewing on-the-spot! Bring Your Resume Free Admission and Parking Free On-site Child Care For an updated list of attending employers go to www.wfdc.org and click on Job Fairs. |