Understanding what a Job Fair is and how to use a job fair to your advantage means being prepared is essential. Yes, a job fair is about employers looking for job seekers and filling open positions. A job fair is also about you and selling yourself to these employers in the best way possible. Building your brand, networking, and communicating your strengths while attending a virtual job fair or an in-person job fair can help you with your next steps to attain employment.

This workshop will assist you in your job search from preparation and organization to goal setting and networking for job search success. Networking can be an effective tool to help with your job search. Join us to learn how to increase your comfort level with networking, discover the benefits of using social media to expand your current network, and explore creative ways to incorporate networking into your job search.

The Résumé Workshop offers information on writing an effective résumé. If you aren’t getting any interviews then it may be your résumé that needs updating. Come learn how to make the adjustments to get you to the interview.

This workshop discusses tips and techniques for obtaining employment when your background may include misdemeanors or felonies. It includes helpful discussions on addressing tough questions concerning your past, and tips for a successful job search. We also provide an introduction to Michigan’s Clean Slate expungement program. Please note that the Clean Slate information is for informational purposes only. There is no legal follow up after attending this workshop.

This workshop will help ease the transition from the work you did in the military to jobs in the civilian workforce. We will assist you to identify the skills, experience, credentials, and education that have been obtained while in the military and crosswalk them to civilian opportunities.

Competition is tough. Customers are more demanding than ever before and employers need workers who can meet those demands. This customer service workshop will discuss the techniques you need to adapt to the demands of the customer such as quality service, having a positive attitude, and improving loyalty.

Looking for a job when you have more than 15 years of work experience is a challenge. Do they see you as overqualified or too old? Come learn tips to help overcome concerns regarding years of experience and about competing in today’s job market.

If you are active on social media and you are job searching this workshop is for you. You need to understand how social media can and may impact you and your job search. Learn the importance of creating your own image before one is created for you.

Everyone experiences stress in their lives and we all react differently to different types of stress. The more knowledge, tools, and skills we have for understanding stress, the better we are at keeping it under control. Sign up today to learn how to control your stress and not let the stress control you.

This resume workshop is offered in person for first time resume creators or those that may need more hands-on assistance using a computer. The beginner résumé workshops provide one-on-one resume assistance, which results in a professionally designed and well-articulated résumé that matches your skillsets to land the interview.

Are you someone with the mindset of wanting to be your own boss?  Do you have ideas about starting a business, but never know where to start or need help with some next steps? This workshop will help you understand the components needed to start up a business. This workshop will provide you with some additional resources and the step-by-step instruction to be ready to meet with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

This workshop will “inspire” you to see the world from a new perspective. You will discuss a variety of topics ranging from current events happening in the world or your community, choosing your attitude, how to zero in on your goals, tips on managing stress and trauma, and more. Since topics will vary each session and attendees are encouraged to share the own ideas, every Inspired workshop is unique.