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
November 2009
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
     
2
Time Workshop Room
9-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
3
Time Workshop Room
9-11am Resume Lab W109
11-12:30pm Financial Aid Completion W109
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Managing Resources W190
4
Time Workshop Room
10-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
10:30-11:30am Effective Apps W152
1-3pm Resume Lab W111
5
Time Workshop Room
9-10:30am Job Search Strategies W107
9-10:55am Choose a WCTC Program* W109
9-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
11-12pm Emailing Resumes W111
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
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9
Time Workshop Room
9-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
9-11:55am Life/Work Planning(Starts)* W107
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
10
Time Workshop Room
9-11am Resume Lab W111
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Managing Resources W190
6-8:55pm Life/Work Planning(Starts)* W107
11
Time Workshop Room
9:30-11:30am Interviewing W110
10-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
10:30-11:30am Effective Apps W152
1-3pm Resume Lab W109
12
Time Workshop Room
9-11am LinkedIn* W109
9-11am Resume Lab W111
11-12pm Emailing Resumes W111
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
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16
Time Workshop Room
9-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
17
Time Workshop Room
9-11am Resume Lab W109
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Managing Resources W190
18
Time Workshop Room
9:30-11:30am Interviewing W107
10:30-11:30am Effective Apps W152
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
19
Time Workshop Room
9-10:30am Coaching Mature Workers W111
9-11am Resume Lab W109
11-12pm Emailing Resumes W111
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
3-4:30pm Financial Aid Completion W109
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23
Time Workshop Room
9-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
24
Time Workshop Room
9-11am Resume Lab W111
9-11am LinkedIn* W109
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Managing Resources W190
25
Time Workshop Room
9-11am Resume Lab W109
10:30-11:30am Effective Apps W152
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
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30
Time Workshop Room
9-11:30am Drop in Career Services W105
1-3pm Drop in Career Services W105
    
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Workshop Descriptions

Emailing Resumes: No Fee
Learn methods and proper way to email a resume and cover letter to prospective emmployers.

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.

Workforce Development Spring Job Fair & Health Care Career Fair: Free
COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENT - Employers will be interviewing on-the-spot - Bring multiple copies of your Resume - Dress for Success! - Free Admission and Parking

Resume Lab: No Fee
Do you need to learn the basics of putting together a resume? Do you need to update your resume? Resources are available to assist you! Come prepared with a written work and education history. See calendar for lab times.

Financial Aid Completion: No Fee
This hands-on session is designed to help you fill out Financial Aid, Scholarships and Admissions application and to provide you with information about Federal and State Grants, Employment Opportunities, Scholarships and Loan programs available to existing and future WCTC program students to help pay for college. Bring your previous year's Income Tax Returns (1040) to the workshop. Students under 24 should also bring their parent's income information. To register, call 262.695.7848.

Drop in Career Services:
Drop in for a brief one on one consultation with a Career Counselor on career related concerns such as: Career Planning Career Assessments Occupation information Educational options Resume/cover letters Interviewing Salary/labor market information Networking Career Counselors will answer your questions in the 10-15 minute session or refer you to our other services to address your needs.

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
Thinking of continuing your education but unsure which program would be a good fit you? Having trouble deciding on a career path? Start here! This workshop will out line the steps involved in choosing a program and provide resources to guide you. Call 262.695.7848 to register.

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.

LinkedIn*: No Fee
If you already know the power of this social networking tool, plan to attend this workshop to create your profile step-by-step. Bring your resume (required) on a flash drive. To register call 262.695.7848.

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 #.

Mock Interviewing: No Fee
Sign up for a practice interview with a Human Resource professional who will give you suggestions to improve your interviewing skills. Dress for the interview and bring your resume. It is recommended to attend the Interviewing workshop prior to the mock interview. To register, call 262.695.7848

Interviewing: No Fee
Haven’t interviewed for a long time? Getting the interview but not the job? This workshop is for you! We supply the techniques so you can be your best at an interview. Mock interviews can be scheduled on an individual basis if needed.

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.

WIA Orientation: Free
"Have you been laid off or out of work for more than 6 months? If you are interested in one-on-one assistance with your job search and potential training opportunities, please attend a WIA Orientation. Learn about eligibility and services that are available. Orientations are weekdays at 9am and 1pm (except Tuesdays)"

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.

Kick-Start Your Job Search: No Fee
Rev up job search and shift gears with this workshop. Get organized, set goals and plan your road map for a successful job search.

Networking Group: No Fee
Job-seekers need to have a career network that can provide support, information, and job leads. During these weekly sessions, information on a general job search topic will be presented with time for group sharing also provided.

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.