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.
September 2020 |
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| September 1, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | September 2, 2020 Events | September 3, 2020 Events | September 4, 2020 Events | |
| September 7, 2020 Events | September 8, 2020 Events Job Fair Readiness | September 9, 2020 Events LinkedIn Profile Review* (Requires Appointment) Online and Email Job Application Techniques | September 10, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) | September 11, 2020 Events |
| September 14, 2020 Events | September 15, 2020 Events Build Your Brand: Create Your Elevator Pitch | September 16, 2020 Events | September 17, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) Career Exploration | September 18, 2020 Events |
| September 21, 2020 Events | September 22, 2020 Events Resume Review* (Requires Appointment) Kick-Start Your Career: Steps to a Successful Job Search | September 23, 2020 Events | September 24, 2020 Events LinkedIn Profile Review* (Requires Appointment) | September 25, 2020 Events |
| September 28, 2020 Events | September 29, 2020 Events | September 30, 2020 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: Develop your resume step by step in this online workshop. Please have a posting of a job you would apply for. You can 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
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.
Kickstart Your Career: Steps to a Successful Job Search: Learn how to launch an effective job search and accelerate your success in finding the right job for you.
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. Additional topics include Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and plain text formatting. Individualized instruction on copy and paste and attaching and uploading resumes is available immediately after workshop.
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: This workshop is for individuals new to LinkedIn. Learn the benefits of this career networking site and strategies to create your profile. Basic computer skills are required.
*Registration required.
Additional workshops are available at the Workforce Development Center.