1. careers
2. job search

KENT COUNTY
Monday
Tuesday
MAY 2015
Wednesday
Thursday
*MW Information
Sessions
11
Open Monday - Friday
Westside and Franklin
8 AM - 6 PM
Sparta
8 AM - 5 PM
(closed 12 -1PM
for lunch)
Please call Karen 336-4906 and leave a message with date and name of workshop.
Westside Complex
MRS Orientation
11 AM
Franklin - HSC
Interviewing Skills
9 AM
*MI Works! Info Session 1 PM
Career Exploration
2 PM
Westside Complex
MRS Orientation
Franklin - HSC
Resume Development
Basic Computer Skills
(Westside open until 8 PM
on Wednesdays.)
18
25
CLOSED
Memorial Day
1
Pre-registration is required for
all workshops in BOLD.
require pre-registering
in person at a service center.
4
Friday
11 AM
5
12
9 AM
2 PM
19
Westside Complex
MRS Orientation
11 AM
Franklin - HSC
Interviewing Skills
9 AM
*MI Works! Info Session 1 PM
Brand-YOU
2 PM
26
Westside Complex
MRS Orientation
11 AM
Franklin - HSC
Resume Development
9 AM
*MI Works! Info Session 1 PM
Career Exploration
2 PM
6
7
8
14
15
Westside Complex
Resume Development
9 AM
*MI Works! Info Session 1 PM
JOB FAIR 9AM - 12PM
Kentwood Community Church
2950 Clyde Park Ave SW Kentwood
13
Westside Complex
Communication Etiquette 2PM
20
Westside Complex
Franchising Information By appt
*MI Works! Info Session 5:30 PM
Career Exploration
6:30 PM
27
Westside Complex
Interviewing Skills
9 AM
*MI Works! Info Session 1 PM
Career Exploration
2 PM
21
22
Westside Complex
Resume Development
9 AM
Mature Worker Session:
Job Search Letters
1 PM
28
Westside Complex
Interviewing Skills
9 AM
*MI Works! Info Session 1 PM
Job Search Techniques 2 PM
Pure Michigan Talent
Connect resume must be
completed at mitalent.
org prior to attending
any of the workshops.
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KENT COUNTY
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Employment Training Workshops are offered at the Michigan Works! Service Centers located in Kent, Allegan & Barry Counties.
Workshops are open to the public at no charge and focus on skills related to employment and/or training.
WORKSHOPS FOR INFORMATION ON JOB SEARCH AND TRAINING
MI Works! Info Session
Michigan Works! helps to connect job seekers with employers.
In person, pre-registration at a service center is required.
WORKSHOPS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT Walk-ins welcome.
Resume Development: Job Search Documents
Learn the content and proper format of resumes, job applications and cover letters.
Interviewing Skills: What you wish you’d have know before the interview
This workshop will include interviewing techniques, steps in the process, handling
difficult topics, commonly asked questions and more.
Career Exploration
Explore interests and labor market information to choose the right career for you!
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
By appointment only. Pre-registration required.
Email [email protected] to register.
WORKSHOPS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES By appointment only.
For disability accommodations for all workshops, please call 616-242-6450 a week in advance.
MRS (Michigan Rehabilitation Services) Orientation
Learn about MRS Services, eligibility requirements and sign-up information.
Offered at the Westside Service Center. Call 242-6450 to register.
WORKSHOPS FOR JOB SEARCHING
PRE-REGISTATION REQUIRED.
Call Karen 336-4906, leave a message with the name and date of workshop you wish to attend.
Mature Worker Session: Job Search Letter Development
Workshop addressing issues encountered by the mature job seeker. Held on the third Thursday of each month. See topic on reverse.
Brand- YOU
Learn about yourself, create your own unique brand and sales pitch to use to market yourself
to employers.
Communication Etiquette
Learn proper etiquette for job search communication, including email and follow-up.
Franchising as a Career, an Investment or Both
Brigitte Betser, franchise specialist with FranNet, will bust some common
franchise myths, and enlighten you on th ewide-range of categories and
investment levels available today. You’ll learn whether franchising could be a path
for achieving your goals, and if so, how to go about finding the RIGHT fit for you!
Basic Computer Skills
Learn computer basics such as how to use a mouse, access the internet and email.
DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE CALENDAR:
michiganworkska.org
Kent County
Franklin Service Center
121 Franklin St SE, Suite 120
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
616-336-4040
Sparta Service Center
36 Applewood
Sparta, MI 49345
616-887-2960
Westside Service Center
215 Straight Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-336-4460
Allegan County
Allegan Service Center
3255 122nd Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
269-686-5079
Fennville Service Center
220 East Main Street
Fennville, MI 49080
269-561-2001
Barry County
Hastings Service Center
535 W Woodlawn Ave
Hasting, MI 49058
269-945-9545 x 144
ALLEGAN COUNTY
Monday
Tuesday
MAY 2015
Wednesday
Thursday
Pre-registration is required for all
workshops by calling Sue at
269-686-5079 ext. 4162
4
Personal Branding &
:30 second Informercial
2 PM
11
Personal Branding &
:30 second Informercial
2 PM
18
Personal Branding &
:30 second Informercial
2 PM
2 PM
Resume Writing
2 PM
Career Exploration
2 PM
Resume Writing
2 PM
Interviewing
2 PM
Resume Writing
2 PM
Interviewing
2 PM
The Hunt Club
2 PM
Interviewing
2 PM
The Hunt Club
2 PM
9:30 AM–12 PM
22
The Hunt Club
28
Interviewing
9:30 AM–12 PM
15
21
27
Resume Writing
2 PM
9:30 AM–12 PM
8
14
20
26
Career Exploration
2 PM
7
13
19
25
Personal Branding &
:30 second Informercial
2 PM
The Hunt Club
6
12
Career Exploration
1
Pure Michigan Talent
Connect resume must be
completed at mitalent.
org prior to attending
any of the workshops.
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Career Exploration
Friday
9:30 AM–12 PM
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The Hunt Club
9:30 AM–12 PM
ALLEGAN COUNTY
Weekly workshops offered free of charge!
Employment Training Workshops are offered at the Michigan Works! Service Centers located in Kent and Allegan Counties. Workshops are open to the
public at no charge and focus on skills related to obtaining employment and/or training.
See reverse side for locations, dates and times.
WORKSHOPS FOR INFORMATION ON JOB SEARCH AND TRAINING
The Hunt Club: Participants are invitation only, upon completion of the Resume, Interviewing and Career Coach session with Sue Fleming.
Questions? Contact Sue at: 269-686-5079 ext. 4162.
Interviewing Workshop: This workshop will include interviewing techniques, steps in the process, handling difficult topics, commonly asked questions
and more.
Career Exploration: Using the IWorkZone assessment, explore the best fitting career path with the assistance of a Career Coach.
Resume Writing: Learn how to sell yourself with a great resume. You will organize your education and employment history, accomplishments, skills and
other relevant information into a well written resume on the MiTalent.org website. Basic computer skills are essential for this workshop. You will be
given materials to write compelling cover letters and thank you letters that will leave the employer with a great impression.
ALLEGAN COUNTY MICHIGAN WORKS! WORKSHOP LOCATION
3255 122nd Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
Phone: (269) 686-5079
Fax: (269) 686-5214
HOURS
Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm
A Pure Michigan Talent Connect resume must be completed before attending workshops: www.mitalent.org.