Northwest Michigan Council of Governments

Workshops & Training

  • Employment Group Job Fair at Manistee Michigan Works

    May 21, 2013 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    EmploymentGroup is a Michigan-based company that has been helping people succeed since 1958. EG specializes in recruiting and staffing for short and long-term temporary, trial-hire, professional/technical, and direct placements positions. The job fair will be held at Manistee Michigan Works!, 1660 Us-31 South. EG is hiring for Metalworks and Fab Lite for these positions: Machine Operators; Racking; General Labor; Paint Line; and Assembly. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, industrial/manufacturing experience a plus, 6 months recent work history. You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. For immediate consideration, you MUST complete the entire on-line application at www.employmentgroup.com BEFORE the Job Fair.

  • Résumé Development Workshop - Manistee

    May 21, 2013 - 1:00 pm

    Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Learn the purpose of résumés
    • Which résumé type best sells your skills
    • Best writing practices
    • Differences between electronic and traditional résumés

    To Register: contact Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Computer Couseling Workshop - Traverse City

    May 21, 2013 - 1:00 pm

    Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Very basic computing
    • Learn to use a computer
    • Beginning computer use

    Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Job Search Strategies Workshop - Cadillac

    May 22, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center

    • How to target your job search
    • Uncover the hidden job market
    • Informational interviewing
    • Create a job search plan
    • Benefits of networking

    To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • MI Talent Connect Workshop - Traverse City

    May 22, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center

    • How to use MI Talent Connect effectively
    • Improve your online résumé
    • Streamline your job search

    Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Résumé Development Workshop - Cadillac

    May 22, 2013 - 1:00 pm

    Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Learn the purpose of résumés
    • Which résumé type best sells your skills
    • Best writing practices
    • Differences between electronic and traditional résumés

    To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey

    May 23, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
    • WorkKeys® or Compass® assessment

    Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Interviewing Skills Workshop - Manistee

    May 23, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center

    • What employers are looking for
    • Types and parts of interviews
    • How to prepare for an interview
    • Using your “self commercial”
    • Practice interviewing
    To Register: contact Manistee Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Computer Counseling Workshop - Traverse City

    May 23, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Very basic computing
    • Learn to use a computer
    • Beginning computer use

    Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Computer Workshop - Cadillac

    May 23, 2013 - 1:00 pm

    Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center

    To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Interviewing Skills Workshop - Cadillac

    May 24, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Cadillac Michigan Works!

    • What employers are looking for
    • Types and parts of interviews
    • How to prepare for an interview
    • Using your “self commercial”
    • Practice interviewing

    To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Career Exploration & Planning Workshop - Cadillac

    May 24, 2013 - 1:00 pm

    Cadillac Michigan Works!

    • Interest and values assessment
    • Research careers
    • Explore training options
    • Determine potential career options

    To Register: contact Cadillac Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Computer Couseling Workshop - Traverse City

    May 28, 2013 - 1:00 pm

    Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Very basic computing
    • Learn to use a computer
    • Beginning computer use

    Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • MI Talent Connect Workshop - Traverse City

    May 29, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center

    • How to use MI Talent Connect effectively
    • Improve your online résumé
    • Streamline your job search

    Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Career Assessment Workshop - Petoskey

    May 30, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Find out if you need to upgrade your basic skills
    • WorkKeys® or Compass® assessment

    Registration Info: contact Petoskey Michigan Works! Service Center.
  • Computer Counseling Workshop - Traverse City

    May 30, 2013 - 9:00 am

    Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center

    • Very basic computing
    • Learn to use a computer
    • Beginning computer use

    Registration Info: contact Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center.