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Brown County Job Center
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701 Cherry Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920)448-6760
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JUNE 2013 Workshops - - Dates and Times
Ability Profiler Testing
.. June 14th .. 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Begin Again Workshop
.. June 10th ... 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Job Club Core Workshops - These classes provide core knowledge for conducting an effective Job search
** Tuesday, JUN 4th - Job Search ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
** Tuesday, JUN 4th - Resumes ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 6th - Cover Letters ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 6th - Interviewing ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
** Tuesday, JUN 11th - Job Search ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
** Tuesday, JUN 11th - Resumes ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 13th - Cover Letters ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 13th - Interviewing ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
** Tuesday, JUN 18th - Job Search ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
** Tuesday, JUN 18th - Resumes ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 20th - Cover Letters ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 20th - Interviewing ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
** Tuesday, JUN 25th - Job Search ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
** Tuesday, JUN 25th - Resumes ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 27th - Cover Letters ... 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Thursday - JUN 27th - Interviewing ... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Work Search Boot Camp
.... JUN 14th ... 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM/Noon
"Work Search Boot Camp" covers all topics in C.O.R.E Class Workshops in one stop.
40's + Workshop
....... JUN 6th........ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Job Center Orientation
....... JUN 5th.... 3:00 - 4:00 PM and JUN 19th .. 11:00 am-Noon
NWTC GED Prep Classes - {Summer Schedule dates to be announced)
NWTC TABE Testing - {Summer Schedule to be announced}
Social Media Workshop
...... JUN 17th........... 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Veteran's Workshop
.... JUN 11th and June 25th.... 9:00 am -11:00 am
WIA/Job Center Orientation Workshop
... JUN 10th & 24th..........1:00 - 2:00 PM
Workshop Descriptions
Ability Profiler Assessment
The Ability Profiler Assessment is an online assessment designed to help you understand the relationship between aptitudes and abilities and the careers that match your interests. It is composed of six timed sections that measure your ability in areas that are essential to success in most occupations.
Please sign up at the Resource Desk to reserve your space.
Begin Again Workshop
This Workshop is for anyone with a criminal background, including felonies and/or misdemeanors.
Topics covered include:
Job Search Issues. How to appoach Employers. What to share with an Employer. When to share your history.
Learn how to overcome barriers, how to deal with the application process, and how to respond to interview questions.
Please sign up at the Resource Desk to reserve your space.
C.O.R.E. Classes
These classes provide the "Core" knowledge for conducting an effective job search. These CORE Classes will feature the building blocks to help you in your employment search.
Topics include:
The Electronic Job Search Resume Workshop Cover Letter Basics Interview success Work Search Boot Camp - where all the above Topics are covered in one stop to help you land that job.
These workshops are offered free of charge.
Please sign up at the Job Seeker Help Desk or call 920-448-6780 to reserve a space.
40's+ Workshop
This workshop is designed to help the older job seeker in the Job Market.
Discuss the myths and find out what employers are looking for in the job market. Discover how to highlight experience versus age on resumes and during interviews. Learn how YOUR skills and experience tranfer to other jobs and professions.
NOTE: Class size is limited - Please sign up in advance to reserve a space for this class
Job Center Orientation
This workshop provides an overview of the many programs and services provides at the local job center. Will include information on using those resources including effectively using the www.JobCenterOfWisconsin.com website, signing up for the various workshops, using the computer lab, etc. and get an opportunity to ask questions on what services you may wish to utilize
NWTC ELL Classes:
English Learning Language Classes are open to clients who want to learn English language skills for citizenship or improve their job skills.
NWTC GED Prep Classes
NWTC offers free GED Prep classes to help prepare persons for the GED/HSED test. Classes offered Monday through Thursday. Class Times are Monday at 9:00 am - 11:30 am OR 4:00- 7 PM Tuesdays from 12:30 - 3:00 PM OR 4:00-7:00 PM Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am Thursday's from 12:30 - 3:00 PM.
The 2012 Spring Schedule runs January 12, 2012 to May 16, 2012. Improve your Reading and Math skills so you can perform better on pre-employment tests, GED/HSED tests.
NWTC TABE Testing
TABE testing used to help let educators and test takers know their mastery of basic level English, writing and math skills. It is taken by individuals seeking to acquire a high school diploma and as a preparation for GED testing. NWTC staff do TABE testing at the Green Bay Job Centers on Wednesdays from 12:00 PM/Noon to 3:00 PM and Thursday's from 8:00 am to 12:00 PM/Noon.
Social Networking Workshop
Social Networking is great tool to utilize to assist with your job search process. Learn how to use Social Media sites in both an effective and meaningful manner. Also, learn how to use privacy settings so you can protect your information. Finally, hear about how employers are using social media sites to look for job candidates.
NOTE: Pre-registration is requested for this workshop.
Veteran's Workshop
These two hour informational group sessions are held every other week to present general overviews to job searching, resume development, interviewing, available resources and general information. Veterans will be able to ask questions and request appointments with a Veterans Employment Representative for more specific assistance.
NOTE: Pre-registration is requested for this workshop.
WIA Orientation and Information Session
This Workshop is designed to provide information on the WIA {Workforce Investment Act} Program and a variety of Job Center Services. Learn if you're eligible for work search help, funding for training, and about a variety of Job Center services and programs available, etc.
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