APRIL 2015 - Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties

KENT COUNTY
Monday
Tuesday
APRIL 2015
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Pure Michigan Talent
Connect resume must be
completed at mitalent.org
prior to attending any of
the workshops.
6
Franklin - HSC
Nutrition, Part 1
RELAX, Part 2
10 AM
11 AM
13
Open Monday - Friday
11 AM
20
27
JOB FAIR 9AM - 12PM
Kentwood Community Church
2950 Clyde Park Ave SW Kentwood
Franklin - HSC
Nutrition, Part 3
14
Franklin - HSC
*Communication Etiquette 9 AM
Resume Development
11 AM
Westside and Franklin
8 AM - 6 PM
Sparta
8 AM - 5 PM
(closed 12 -1PM
for lunch)
7
Westside Complex
*MRS Orientation
11 AM
Franklin - HSC
Interviewing Skills
9 AM
Nutrition, Part 2
10 AM
*MI Works! Info Session
1 PM
Career Exploration
2 PM
Westside Complex
*MRS Orientation
Friday
Westside Complex
*MRS Orientation
11 AM
Franklin - HSC
Career Exploration
9 AM
Resume Development
11 AM
*MI Works! Info Session
1 PM
Interviewing Skills
2 PM
28
10 AM
Westside Complex
Career Exploration
*MI Works! Info Session
Interviewing Skills
10 AM
1 PM
2 PM
Franklin - HSC
Nutrition, Part 4
RELAX, Part 3
10 AM
11 AM
Westside Complex
Resume Development
*MI Works! Info Session
1 PM
2 PM
15
Westside Complex
*Franchising Information
Career Exploration
21
Westside Complex
*MRS Orientation
11 AM
Franklin - HSC
Resume Development
9 AM
*MI Works! Info Session
1 PM
Basic Computer Skills
2 PM
8
2
11:30 AM
5:30 PM
Franklin - HSC
RELAX, Part 1
9
11 AM
10
Franklin - HSC
RELAX, Part 4
11 AM
16
Westside Complex
Interviewing Skills
*Mature Worker Session:
Rejection Detection
22
Westside Complex
*MI Works! Info Session
3
17
10:30 AM
1 PM
23
JOB FAIR
24
9AM - 11:30AM
Westside Service Center
215 Straight Ave NW
5:30 PM
29
30
Westside Complex
Interviewing Skills
*MI Works! Info Session
Career Exploration
9 AM
1 PM
2 PM
*registration required, details on reverse
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.
Come in person to register in advance.
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
Learn interviewing tips and the contents of thank you notes.
Career Exploration
Explore interests and labor market information to choose the right career for you!
Basic Computer Skills
Learn computer basics such as how to use a mouse, access the internet and email.
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
By appointment only. Email kriggs@michiganworkska.org to register.
*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!
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
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 ADVANCED JOB SEARCHING By appointment only.
Email kriggs@michiganworkska.org with subject:
Name and date of workshop you wish to attend
*Mature Worker Session: Rejection Detection
Dealing with rejection is a big part of the job search process. Gain insights, strategies and
coping skills to become more successful in your search.
*PB&J Personal Branding & Job Search
Learn about yourself, create your own unique brand and sales pitch to use to market yourself
to employers. Held once a month at either the HSC or WSC locations.
*Communication Etiquette
Learn proper etiquette for job search communication, including email and follow-up.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSU EXTENSION
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger Management (a 4-part series)
Understand and learn to manage anger and stress through developing communication skills
needed for healthy relationships.
Nutrition (a 4-part series)
Improve your knowledge and skills about nutrition. Learn how to cook on a budget and
stretch SNAP dollars.
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