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.
January 2019 |
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| January 1, 2019 Events | January 2, 2019 Events WIOA Orientation Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | January 3, 2019 Events Getting Started* | January 4, 2019 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | |
| January 7, 2019 Events | January 8, 2019 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | January 9, 2019 Events WIOA Orientation Career Exploration | January 10, 2019 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) Online and Email Job Application Techniques | January 11, 2019 Events Interview Skills |
| January 14, 2019 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | January 15, 2019 Events Resume 101 | January 16, 2019 Events WIOA Orientation LinkedIn for Job Seekers | January 17, 2019 Events After Age 55, Job Search Strategies | January 18, 2019 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) |
| January 21, 2019 Events | January 22, 2019 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | January 23, 2019 Events WIOA Orientation Build Your Brand: Create Your Elevator Pitch Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | January 24, 2019 Events Online and Email Job Application Techniques | January 25, 2019 Events |
| January 28, 2019 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | January 29, 2019 Events Interview Skills | January 30, 2019 Events WIOA Orientation Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | January 31, 2019 Events LinkedIn for Job Seekers | |
*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.
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.
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.