Workshop Calendar
Career Connections offers many free, information-packed workshops. Explore the calendar below, and attend the workshops that interest you.
Please note: All workshops start promptly. If you’re late, you’re welcome to attend a future session. All workshops are free unless otherwise noted.
February 2020 |
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| February 3, 2020 Events | February 4, 2020 Events | February 5, 2020 Events WIOA Orientation Getting Started* | February 6, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | February 7, 2020 Events |
| February 10, 2020 Events | February 11, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | February 12, 2020 Events WIOA Orientation | February 13, 2020 Events After Age 55, Job Search Strategies | February 14, 2020 Events |
| February 17, 2020 Events | February 18, 2020 Events Getting Started* | February 19, 2020 Events WIOA Orientation | February 20, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) Career Exploration | February 21, 2020 Events |
| February 24, 2020 Events | February 25, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | February 26, 2020 Events WIOA Orientation LinkedIn for Job Seekers | February 27, 2020 Events | February 28, 2020 Events |
*Registration Required
Start Here
Getting Started Sessions: Program Exploration*: Get an overview of admissions, career resources, degree information, enrollment, financial aid and other student services at WCTC. For questions, call 262.691.5400.
Career Exploration
Career Exploration: Looking to change careers? In this interactive and personalized workshop, you’ll complete assessments of your values, skills and interests to identify potential careers. Basic computer skills required.
Resume Development
Resume 101: Bring a job posting that interests you and then develop your resume step by step in this two-hour workshop. Computer skills not required. You can now complete this workshop online at your own pace.
Resume Review*: Curious about the latest trends in resumes? Bring your resume for a 20-minute review by our professional resume development staff. Call 262.695.7848 to register.
Interviewing
Interview Skills: Practice pays off. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively answer interview questions and perfect your answers.
Ace the Interview: Learn tips, techniques and how to prepare yourself to ace the interview. Complete this workshop online at your own pace.
Job Search
After Age 55, Job Search Strategies: Seeking a new opportunity that fits with your experience, skills, values and passions? Learn how to market yourself after age 55 and create an action plan to help you in your job search.
Online and Email Job Application Techniques: Learn proper cover letter format, online job application methods, and effective practices for emailing your resume and cover letter, as well as how automatic tracking systems work and when to use plain text formatting.
Networking, Branding & Social Media
Build Your Brand: Create Your Elevator Pitch: A personal brand is a necessity in today’s job market. Learn how to promote your qualifications and what sets you apart from other job seekers.
Job Fair Readiness: Learn how to get the most out of a job fair and how to make the best impression on recruiters in the first 60 seconds.
LinkedIn for Job Seekers: New to LinkedIn? Learn the benefits of this career networking site and strategies to create your profile. Bring a current resume to develop your profile page. Basic computer skills are required.
*Registration required.
Additional workshops are available at the Workforce Development Center.