Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center – 920.232.6273
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
All Workshops Are Free ~ See Back for Workshop Descriptions ~ Calendar Subject to Change
*EVERY MONDAY – Network with the RU Employment Support Group at St. Raphael’s on Westhaven Drive at 8:30am
315 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901www.oshkoshwdc.com for Future Calendars, More Employer Recruitment and Great Jobseeker Tool
3 Farmer’s Market – June 1st
8am – 12:30pm
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5
Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 – 4
Breaking Through 1-3
10
Interview Skills 1:30 - 3
Ask about the National Career
Readiness Certificate
11
Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 – 4
Where Do I Go From Here
8:30-10:30
12
17
Need just the right word for
your resume or profile? Find
job descriptions at
ONET.Online.org
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Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 – 4
Breaking Through 8:30-10:30
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For Volunteer Opportunities
Contact:
http://www.volunteercenter.ent
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24
Interview Skills 1:30-3
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Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 – 4
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Check out jobcenterofwisconsin
for the largest database of jobs
in the state. Post a profile so an
employer finds you.
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Reemployment Services
Orientation 8:30 – 11
Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 - 4
Basic Computer Workshop
9-11
WIA Information Contact
Pat Micka 920.232.6221
Diana Ruppier 920.232.6272
6
Reemployment Services
Orientation 8:30 – 11
Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 -4
7
Resume Writing Assistance by
Appointment 9-11
PASS Workshop 12-2 pm
13
Reemployment Services
Orientation 8:30 – 11
Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 -4
14 PASS Workshop 12-2 pm
Overcoming Work History 1:30-3
Reading & Writing Workshop
9 – 11
Resume Writing Assistance by
Appointment 9-11
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PASS Workshop 12-2 pm
Resume Writing Assistance by
Appointment 9-11
Reemployment Services
Orientation 8:30 – 11
Reemployment Services
Orientation 1 - 4
JUNE - 2013
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PASS Workshop 12-2 pm
Resume Writing Assistance by
Appointment 9-11
Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center Workshops Descriptions
No pre-registration is required
Reemployment Services Orientation – This workshop provides an overview of local and state jobseeker programs and services available to the public including
services provided at Oshkosh Workforce Development Center. This is an excellent workshop for you if ♦ You are newly unemployed
♦ You are new to the area and/or need to learn about local resources
♦ You have been job searching for a while
♦ You want to learn about valuable job-seeking strategies
♦ You have not looked for a job in a long time
♦ You need to learn about the jobcenterofwisconsin.com
Interview Skills - Your resume gets you the interview and the interview gets you the job! This workshop will help you create strong answers to basic and tough
interview questions. We will also address how to answer behavior-based interview questions in a way that helps the employer project YOU into the job! Learn how to
close an interview in a professional and enthusiastic way that will make YOU stand out from the crowd.
Overcoming A Challenging Work History – If your background has some bumps in the road like large lapses in employment, a spotty job record, terminations
or a criminal history, attend this workshop to learn how to effectively present yourself to a potential employer and increase your chances of employment. In this
workshop we will discuss tools and government programs that will make a challenging employment history appear less risky to a potential employer.
Resume Writing – Staff available to assist you in creating, editing and perfecting your resume
Basic Computers Skills – Learn the basics of computer operation. Participants will have to pre-register for this workshop.
Improve Your Reading & Writing Skills – Read job ads and employment. Write cover and “thank you” letters, fill out applications/employment paperwork.
PASS (ADVOCAP)Personalized Case Management
If you're looking to make positive changes in your life but you're not sure where to start the People Achieving Self- Sufficiency (PASS) program is for you! This voluntary
program is designed for participants who are experiencing multiple barriers (housing, transportation, employment, healthcare, childcare) to learn the skills and community
resources available to gain economic self-sufficiency.
“Where Do I go From Here?” This workshop will encourage Job Seekers to consider their skills and interests, and to explore career direction. Career Counselor,
Dawn Kohn, will be demonstrating several skills/interests assessments and helpful resource websites.
“Breaking Through” This workshop will assist Job Seekers in identifying and conquering barriers to becoming gainfully employed. Career Counselor, Dawn
Kohn, will facilitate a group discussion regarding unemployment experiences and offer techniques to overcome barriers. Participants will develop a career action plan
to set their goals in motion.
Ability Profiler Ability Profiler helps Job Seekers identify their strengths and understand how their aptitudes and abilities match up with the requirements for
careers that interest them. Ability Profiler is a proctored exam offered at the Job Center.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS IN ADVANCE
CALL 920.232.6273 CALL 920.232.6273 OR SIGN UP AT THE RESOURCE ROOM DESK
“Services in the Workforce Development Center do not discriminate based on disability”
Equal Opportunity Officer
Paul Stelter
1401 McMahon Drive
Neenah, WI 54956
(920) 720-5600 Voice
711 TDD
pstetler@fvwdb.com
“If you feel that you have been discriminated against due to your disability, please contact the EOO for assistance.”