Gloversville Workforce Solutions Center
199 South Main Street -  Gloversville NY 12078

725-6473

                          Customer Calendar of Events                

To find out more about any of our Workshops, please click on the Workshop Title.
To register for any of the Workshops, or find out about other services offered,
please call 725-6473

 

FEBRUARY

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

9:30  ACCES-VR Orientation

         (formerly VESID)

 

         

 

2

 

 

 

 

3

 

2:00   Basic Computer Workshop

 

 

 

6  

1:30  Tailoring Your Resume

 

3:00  Interview Skills Workshop

 

     

7

10:00  Metrix Orientation

 

1:30  599 and Classroom Training 

         Workshop

 

8

9:30  ACCES-VR Orientation

         (formerly VESID)

 

         

 

9

 

 

10    

 

 

13  

 

1:30  Tailoring Your Resume

 

3:00  Interview Skills Workshop

 

14

 

 

 10:00 Metrix Orientation

 

15

 

16     

 

 

 

1:00  National Work Readiness Credential    Pre-Test

17    

   1:00  Job Corps Orientation

 

1:00  National Work Readiness Credential         Testing

**Resource Room Closed 12:30-4:30**

20  Center Closed

President’s Day

 

            

 

 

21

 

10:00  Metrix Orientation

 

1:30  599 and Classroom Training 

         Workshop

 

22

9:30  ACCES-VR Orientation

         (formerly VESID)

 

 

 

23     

 

 

24  

 

2:00   Basic Computer Workshop

    

27      

1:30  Tailoring Your Resume

 

3:00  Interview Skills Workshop

 

 

28

 

10:00  Metrix Orientation

 

 

 

 

29

Please call ahead for availability and reservations for Workshops or Orientations   (518) 725-6473

Veteran’s Representative On-Site-Every Monday-Please call to secure an appointment.  (518) 725-6473

 

 

 

 

Resume Express

If you already have a resume and would like it critiqued, come to this workshop to learn how to improve your current resume. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tailoring Your Resume Workshop

 

 

Learn the basics of creating a Master and a tailored resume as well as a cover letter to match your career goal. Learn tips to help you improve your marketability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

599 and Classroom Training Workshop

 

 

Learn how the 599 program can benefit you in your educational pursuits.  To qualify for the 599 program you must be receiving Unemployment benefits. Topics will cover local schools and programs, financial aid and other available financial assistance.

 

 

Metrix Orientation

 

Metrix is supplemental online training that is offered to our customers.  There are over 4,000 classes available.  You will receive a username and password as well as learn how to navigate the system to choose the classes that you want.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Email Workshop

 

 

In this workshop you will create an email account.  You will learn how to email other people and attach a resume to an email.  Basic computer skills needed (typing and knowledge of the mouse).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interview Skills Workshop

 

Learn tips and strategies for conducting a successful interview.  Topics to be covered include: preparing a portfolio, commonly asked interview questions, behavioral interviewing and how to present yourself to a potential employer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Search Workshop

 

 Job search strategies and resources, how to target your resume and cover letter to get the job you want.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Computer Workshop

 

This workshop is designed for people who need to learn the basics of operating a computer.  Topics to be covered will include: how to turn on a computer and how to use the mouse.  No computer skills are needed prior to taking this workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filling Out Online Applications Workshop

 

Learn the latest trends and the importance of filling out online applications.  This is a hands on tutorial in which you will practice filling out an online application.  You need to have basic computer skills and an email address to take this workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Civil Service Road Map

 

Learn how to navigate the NYS Civil Service website.  Learn how to look for and apply to upcoming examinations and job openings.  Federal, state, county and other public service sectors will be discussed. Hands-on computer tutorial; basic computer skills are necessary for this workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Microsoft Word

 

This workshop will teach customers how to use different functions in Microsoft Word. Customers will learn to copy and paste, bold, underline, italicize, insert pictures, adjust margins and much more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surviving a Layoff

 

Tips for making your layoff more manageable.  Topics will include: the grieving process, financial preparedness, how to cash in on yourself and considering a new career.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the New York State Job Bank to find your next job

Learn how to navigate the New York State Job Bank (Job Central) to look for work, apply to jobs and post your resume.  Learn how to receive job alerts and narrow your search criteria down to find the jobs you want.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCES-VR

Adult Career & Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation

Community Information Orientation

(Formerly VESID)

 

 

If you have a disability ACCES-VR may be able to assist you in finding a job or receiving training. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                            

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