JOB-SEEKERS

 
 

Career Centers Plan Free November Workshops


Job seekers can learn workplace computer skills, money management techniques

and how to write a resume during November workshops at the Tennessee Career

Centers in Talbott and Morristown.


The workshops are free to participants and are funded through a partnership

between Walters State Community College and the Tennessee Department of

Labor and Workforce Development. Workshops planned at the Tennessee Career

Center in Talbott, which is located on West Andrew Johnson Highway, are:


Adventures in Attitude, Pt. 1 – Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

   Includes listing, communication skills, attitude awareness and dealing

   with emotions

Adventures in Attitude, Pt. 2 – Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

   Includes personal empowerment, understanding others, creative problem

   solving

Adventures in Attitude, Pt. 3 – Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

   Includes team building strategies, motivational power and reaching

   potential

Money Smart, Series 1 – Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Money Smart, Series 2 – Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Money Management Game – Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Job Readiness Series, Basic – Nov. 12, 8:30-11:30 a.m. or Nov. 26,

   8:30-11:30 a.m.

   Includes job search, resume and cover letter, interviewing techniques,

   applications

Computer Literacy Mouse Practice – Nov. 18, 3:30-4 p.m.

Computer Literacy – Nov. 13, 1-4 p.m. or Nov. 18, 4-7 p.m.

Computer Literacy, Keyboarding/Typing Tutorial – Nov. 19, 9-11 a.m.

Computer Literacy, Electronic Publishing – Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Computer Literacy, Internet Basics/E-mail Basics – Nov. 25, 4-7 p.m.


The Tennessee Career Center at Morristown, located in room 110 of the

Clifford H. "Bo" Henry Center for Business and Technology on the campus of

Walters State Community College, will offer three workshops in November:


Workplace Computer Skills – Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Excel – Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Computer Mouse and Keyboard Basics – Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.


Both centers offer a resource lab with computers, printers and fax machines

that job seekers can use at no charge. Centers also may provide information

about the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tennessee Technology Center, Adult

Education Program, Walters State Community College and Workforce Investment

are available at the center. All services are free to anyone who is at least

18 years old.


Reservations are required to attend workshops. To make reservations or to

learn more, please call the Tennessee Career Center at Talbott at (423)

317-1078 or the Career Center at Morristown at (423) 318-2341.


Resume Service




  Need some extra help with your resume or job search? The Career Center at Talbott offers Information Sessions on resume writing, computer basics, and many other topics.  At all of the area Career Centers, we can help you find out about hot careers, job openings, the General Equivalency Exam (GED), and much more



Job Search Service




  The Career Center @ Talbott offers several types of job search ranging from internet based search to local and regional newspapers. Let the staff of the resource lab help you find the perfect job for you



interviewing  tips




  1. • Show Enthusiasm

  2. • Talk about your
    accomplishments, skills, and abilities.

  3. • Explain what you can do for the company.

  4. • Demonstrate that you are a team player.

  5. • Turn negative questions into positive answers.

  6. • Summarize you strengths.

  7. • ASK FOR THE JOB



Resource Contact




Denise Carr

denise.carr@ws.edu

Phone: (423) 317-1095

Fax: (423) 317-1061

 

JOB-SEEKERS - Looking for a job, We can help!

Services are funded by the Workforce Investment Act through a grant to Walters State Community College, which serves as the administrative entity for LWIA 2. Services are available to everyone regardless of race, gender, religion or handicap status. Assistive devices are available.

This project is funded under an agreement with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development

TDD# (423) 317-1113