Monday, July 20, 2009

Pikes Peak Workforce Center August Workshops

Colorado Springs, CO – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center announces the following workshop for August. There is no charge to attend workshops but attendees must register with Connecting Colorado, the state job search database. (www.connectingcolorado.com)

NEW Live Orientation: Overview of PPWFC services with Q&A

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, 1:00 or 2:30 p.m.

NEW Online Job Search and Basic Resume

Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18 or 25, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 or 27, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Beginners will learn how to write a resume, complete online job applications and set up a free email account. No registration necessary.

NEW Managing Stress

Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, or 25, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Learn tips and techniques for dealing with stress. No registration necessary.

Job Shop: Interview Skills and Network Techniques

Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, or 25, 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

Learn to network for leads; prepare to interview, negotiate salary, and more! Register online at www.ppwfc.org or call 719.667.3790.


Résumé ‘Righting!’ – Résumé and Portfolio Design

Mondays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, OR 31, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 19, or 26, 10:00 to noon.

Resumes often are a report of past accomplishments when they should be an advertisement of future potential. Job seekers who are over or under-qualified struggle with how best to present themselves. Attendees will learn the latest trends in resume design and content. No registration necessary, but please arrive on time.

NETWORK GROUPS: Ongoing job search and support on trends and leads! No registration necessary.

Job Search Group: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon;

50+ Group: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Veterans: August 5 and 12, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

There is no charge to attend these workshops; however, registration is required for most. Register at www.ppwfc.org, click on the workshops under Employment and Careers or call 667-3790. All workshops are held at the main office, 2306 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80909.

About PPWFC

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center supports business and promotes employment by providing market-driven solutions for our community to succeed in the global economy. PPWFC helps businesses solve their workforce-related business problems and helps residents with career transition. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.

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