Cobleskill Workforce Solutions  Center
                                              795 East Main Street
                                                 Cobleskill NY 12043
                                                          234-4254

                                                                    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 234-4254

 

  FEBRUARY 2012

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thurs

Fri

 

 

1

     

    ACCES-VR Orientation

1:30-2:30

Tailoring your Resume WS

1:30-2:30

Interview Skills WS

                3:00-4:00

 

 

2

 

 Career Exploration WS

             1:30-2:30

    Learning to Email WS

              3:00-4:00

 

3

6

 

                   7

 

                      8

 

 

Metrix Orientation

10:00-11:00

  

Tailoring your Resume WS

1:30-2:30

 

Interview Skills WS

                3:00-4:00

    

 

9

  

 

 

 

10

Job Corp

1:00-2:00

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

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15

 

Tailoring your Resume WS

1:30-2:30

Interview Skills WS

               3:00-4:00 

 

 

16

 

 NWRC Pretesting @ 12:30

   

 

 

 

 

17

 

NWRC Testing @ 12:30

   

 

20

 

Center Closed

President’s Day

 

            

            21          

 

22

Basic Computer Class

10:00-11:00

Tailoring your Resume WS

1:30-2:30

Interview Skills WS

               3:00-4:00 

  

 

23

Basic Computer Class

10:00-11:00

Information for the Experienced Workers WS

1:30-2:30

 

 

24

  Basic Computer Class

10:00-11:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resume Workshop

 

 

Come use our computer program to help create your resume!  We have a program where you can create your resume by simply filling in your answers using our SMART 2010 Resume Builder!  A counselor will be on hand to answer any questions along the way

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Exploration Workshop

 

This workshop will help answer the following questions: What decisions come into play when seeking a new career, what avenues are available to reach the new career goal, how to obtain training, does the new career show bright employment opportunities in my local area?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESUME EXPRESS

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information for the Experienced Worker

This workshop will provide tips to older workers on how to keep age from interfering with an effective job search. Sections include identifying your skills, quantifying your resume and avoiding common job search mistakes.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Civil Service Workshop

 

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.

 

 

 

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.  You need basic computer skills to participate in this class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Microsoft Word

 

This workshop will teach you how to use different functions in Microsoft Word.   You will learn to copy and past, 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

(Formerly VESID)

 

Community Information Orientation

 

 

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