Connecting people, work and training.
Workforce Connections, Inc. prepares the workforce of western Wisconsin to better serve and meet the needs of area businesses.
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IMPROVE YOUR EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
Workforce Connections, Inc. offers skill-building and prevocational workshops to help job seekers prepare for
new job opportunities.
Jump Start Your Job Search
Getting a job isn’t always easy – we can help! Whether you’re just starting your job search, or have been looking for a while, attend this workshop to Jump Start Your Job Search! Learn Job Search Basics and connect to Job Center Programs and services that provide support and assistance in career planning, job search, and training. After completing the workshop, participants will have an opportunity to schedule an appointment to meet with a WIA Employment Coordinator for an individual assessment.
Job Seeking
Identify your dream job through career exploration and planning. Learn to match your skills and abilities to occupational areas and to utilize local and Internet resources to engage in research and enhance your career opportunities. Increase the effectiveness of your job search and tap into the “hidden job market” by learning to employ multiple sources of information to locate and develop job leads, to create a network of contacts, and to arrange and conduct an informational interview.
Interviewing
Eliminate those sweaty palms and interview with poise and confidence! Learn to anticipate commonly-asked questions and prepare responses that impress employers, demonstrate the link between your talents and an organization’s needs, and effectively convey your skills, achievements and potential. Your will also learn to ask appropriate questions during the interview and follow up after the interview.
Basic Resume Writing
For those with little or no resume writing experience. Learn to develop a professional and visually appealing resume that describes your job-related abilities and accomplishments that communicate your experience and value to potential employers. Pick up great tips on how to choose the best resume format, utilize available software to build and design your resume, properly list your references, and create an effective cover letter.
Advanced Resume Writing
For those who wish to improve and update an existing resume. Ensure that your resume powerfully communicates your full range of skills and experience, utilizes active and descriptive language, and impresses the reader with your abilities and accomplishments. Pick up great tips on how to integrate new elements and/or combine resume formats for a more unique appearance, convey your enthusiasm and potential in an effective cover letter and develop a marketing cover letter.
Resume Smarts
Learn what it takes to create a professional resume that gets results. Get information on the current resume development trends. In order to receive the best possible assistance, please bring your work history complete with the names of your past employers, dates of employment, and the city & state in which you worked for each job you have held.
Emailing Cover Letters and Resumes
Presents the appropriate way to email your resume and cover letter and demonstrates methods of copying and pasting a resume into online applications. Participants learn how and when to use plain text formatting and how to convert their documents. Effective email addressing is discussed. Strategies for completing online applications are presented.
Job Search Letters
Outstanding job search letters give you an edge over the competition by selling your qualifications and successes, demonstrating your knowledge and experience, and creating enthusiasm! Learn to develop ad-response, approach/cold-call, follow up, and electronic cover letters that are unique and effective marketing tools. Winning thank-you notes and letters will also be addressed in this session.
Job Seekers Network
(no need to register for this opportunity)
A unique networking and educational group -- Get energized on Monday morning with a group of people who are experiencing what you are during your job search… And meet local business professionals from all industries.
Rules of the Game
Discover the unwritten rules of job searching. Come dressed for an interview & ready to learn the Do’s and Don’ts of Business & Dress Etiquette
Resume Review
Bring your resume and/or cover letter(s) in and staff will help you to improve and enhance it. (Resume & cover letter reviews by appointment – 30 minute appointments)
Re-Energize, Re-Organize and Reflect
Begin an exciting new journey by attending this introduction to Job/Career guidance and counseling here at the Job Center. Learn about internet tools and job/career planners that can enhance your search. Let's work together to free your mind from clutter and get it focused on your new path.
Discover Yourself & Start Career Cruising!
Learn about assessments and how they improve your job search and career development. Get introduced to the great employment website "Career Cruising" and how to use it effectively.
Ability Profiler Assessment
This career exploration assessment identifies your occupational strengths and weaknesses.
Perception is Reality
How employers REALLY view you!
What does YOUR profile say about you? It's a harsh reality that you will be judged for the rest of your life by everybody you come in contact with; your appearance, handshake, phone etiquette, even your presence online. So how can you use this judgment to your advantage, especially when it comes to finding your perfect career or job? This workshop will provide what you should do for success and plenty of real-life mistakes that people commonly make to their detriment. Be prepared to laugh, be surprised, but most importantly, to take a long look in the mirror at yourself.
Attitude! Do you have one?
Can attitude affect your job search? What can you do to adjust your attitude and be successful? A positive attitude is a powerful force, and a negative attitude makes life difficult for everyone.
Age is an Advantage
In this workshop, participants learn how to market their skills and overcome stereotypes and the "overqualified" judgment that mid-career workers often hear.
Interviewing and Networking
Presents information on all facets of the interview process including networking to find out about openings, preparing and practicing responses for behavior based questions, preparing for various types of interviews (phone, panel, etc.), researching the company, dressing appropriately, and following up with thank-yous. Time provided for role-play practice and feedback.
This workshop is designed for those who already know the power of this social networking tool but need direction in order to develop a profile. This session will offer job seekers step-by-step instructions to create their own profiles.
LinkedIN-Social Media for Your Business
Everyone said that you and your business needed to be on Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter, and every other new social media site or service that has made its debut since then. But why?....and now what? Join us for an introduction to what you can do to get started in the social media world.
Computer Lab
Open access to the staff-assisted Job Center computer lab. Computers are limited so please register.
Basic Computers
Not familiar with computers? Let’s start from the beginning. Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to send and receive email, and how to set up a Job Center of Wisconsin account.
Workplace Success Strategies
Learn how to project a positive image and make a lasting impression. Additionally, we will discuss how to make meaningful contributions that can help you move up the ladder in pay and responsibility with an employer.
Job Center Retreat
Begin an exciting new journey by attending this introduction to Job/Career guidance and counseling here at the Job Center. Learn about internet tools and job/career planners that can enhance your search.
Time Management Skills
An introduction to Stephen Covey's time management model to assist you in creating an action plan to begin managing your time more effectively.
Using Social Media to Market Yourself
Using Social Media to Market Yourself as a Job Seeker Learn the do's and don'ts of using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to connect with employers.
First Impressions
Whether you are job hunting or currently employed, making a lasting impression is critical. Learn how to project a positive image during the interview and beyond.
Career Fair Confidence
Learn to develop a plan to impress potential employers, sell your experience and qualifications.
WisCareers
Designed to increase confidence in education and career decision-making. You will complete assessments to your chose matching occupations.
Helping Your Child Choose
Parents have the greatest influence on the educational and occupational choices made by young adults. It makes sense for parents to take this role. First, they have the greatest interest in helping their children achieve their career goals. They also have the fullest understanding of their children's interests, abilities, personality, and work values. This presentation will provide them with tools to use when "Helping Your Child Choose a Career".
Social Networking
This workshop explores the use of various social media networks including Facebook, LinkedIN, and Twitter in your job search. Learn the ins and outs of using these tools to your advantage as you search for your new career. Come find out what this exciting job search tool is all about and how to use it to land that dream job that you have been searching for.
Career Cruising
Learn about assessments and how they improve your job search and career development. Get introduced to the great employment website “Career Cruising” and how to use it effectively. Stay to take the Ability Profiler assessment, or just come at 2:30 p.m. to take this or other assessments if you are already “Career Cruising”
WORKSHOP CALENDAR
April 23rd
Job Seekers Network
10:00-11:30 a.m.
La Crosse Job Center
April 24th
Jump Start
1:00-3:00 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
April 25th
9:30-11:00 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
April 27th
Resume Review
1:00-4:00 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
April 30th
Job Seekers Network
10:00-11:30 a.m.
La Crosse Job Center
May 1st
Jump Start Your Job Search
1:00-3:00 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
May 3rd
Emailing Resume / Cover letters
11:00 am - noon
La Crosse Job Center
Using Social Media to Market
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
La Crosse Job Center
May 4th
Computer “101” Basics
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
May 7th
Job Seekers’ Network
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(Home Depot)
Career Cruising
12:30pm – 2:30 pm
La Crosse Job Center
Ability Profiler
2:45pm – 4:45pm
(@ La Crosse Library)
May 8th
Jump Start Your Job Search
1:00-3:00 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
May 9th
Helping Your Child Choose
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
Age is an Advantage
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
La Crosse Job Center
May 10th
WisCareers
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
La Crosse Job Center
May 11th
Resume Review
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
La Crosse Job Center
May 14th
Job Seekers’ Network
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
(Sears)
May 15th
Attitude
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
La Crosse Job Center
Resumes
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
La Crosse Job Center
Jump Start Your Job Search
1:00-3:00 p.m.
La Crosse Job Center
May 16th
Ace the Interview
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
La Crosse Job Center