Informational Events and Seminars

Manufacturing Informational Session for the Job Seeker

WHEN:     Tuesday, February 28, 2012

TIME:        8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Workforce Development Center - West Bend

                   Moraine Park Technical College Auditorium

• Are you thinking about a career in Manufacturing?
• Do you believe all Manufacturing careers are loud and in a dirty environment.
• Is advancement a part of your career goals?

Join us to hear how you can be a part of the vast growing opportunities in Manufacturing and how we can help you benefit as this industry grows.

To register for this event, please call 262-335-5300 or register

in-person at the Workforce Development Center in West Bend.  The WDC is located at 2200 Green Tree Road in West Bend on the campus of Moraine Park Technical College.

Click here for more information.

Employment and Training Orientation sessions

WHEN:     Every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 a.m.

WHERE:  Workforce Development Center-Waukesha County

                   892 Main St.

                   Pewaukee, WI (on the WCTC campus)

In just 30 minutes you will learn about our Employment & Training resources!

Please check in at the WDC Reception area ten minutes before the session

See our Flyer here!

BEYOND BASICS Computer Lab

*FREE* online self-directed tutorials for:

- Microsoft Windows XP/Vista

- Microsoft 2003/07 Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

- Microsoft Outlook, Project, Publisher, Visio

- Adobe Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop

- Resume Building

- GED preparation

- Admissions & Placement Preparation (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, etc.)

- U.S. Citizenship Preparation

- Tutorials range from beginner to advanced

- Plus Mavis Beacon typing tutorial software!

WHERE: Workforce Development Center, Room 111

The lab is open Monday through Thursday and hours vary.  Please call 262-695-7800 for available times.

Walk-ins Welcome, no appointment necessary!

Computer Basics

COMPUTER BASICS

PLEASE NOTE:  A $4 FEE PER SEMESTER MAY BE CHARGED FOR THIS CLASS (PAYABLE AT THE FIRST CLASS).

• Walk-ins welcome or reserve a time
• Learn at your own pace – Tutorial software available
• Learn basic computer use (mouse, keyboard functions, printers), typing skills, MS Windows 7, Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2007 or 2010, Basic Spreadsheet use (Excel 2007 or 2010), Email and the Internet

WHERE: WCTC Computer Skills Center, Workforce Development Center, Room 112

WHEN:    9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday

Spring Semester Starts Monday, January 23rd

(Start anytime during the semester)

Questions? Call 262-695-7848 or stop in during class hours. See the flyer for additional information on reserving a session time. Click here for flyer.

Networking Group - Pewaukee

Join our informal group to learn, explore and share various strategies for obtaining employment.  Topics include guest speakers and Linked In hands-on sessions.

WHERE: Workforce Development Center, 892 Main St., Pewaukee. 

                Located, on campus of WCTC.

WHEN:   1:00-3:00 pm

DATE:     To be announced

Call 262-695-7800 for more information

Networking Group - West Bend

Bi-weekly networking sessions held at the West Bend Office:

Date:     Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Time:    10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Topic:    Resume Review

Date:      Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Time:     10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Topic:    Four Ways To Improve An Interview

JOIN US FOR INFORMATION ON:

• Employment leads
• Interviewing questions
• Group discussion
• Work search strategies
• Hot topics
• Questions & answers

To register for these events, call 262-335-5300.

Click here for directions to the West Bend Office.

Networking Group - Mequon

Bi-weekly networking sessions held at the Mequon Office:

Date:      Thursday, February 9, 2012

Time:      9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Topic:     Company Research

Date:       Thursday, February 23, 2012

Time:      9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Topic:     Interviewing Questions

                (What will be asked and what to ask the Interviewer)

JOIN US FOR INFORMATION ON:

• Employment leads
• Interviewing questions
• Group discussion
• Work search strategies
• Hot topics
• Questions & answers

To register for these events, call 262-238-2880.

Click here for directions to the Mequon Office.

P.O.N.G. - Pewaukee Opportunities Networking Group

The Contact Sport for Serious Job Seekers

WHEN: Mondays from 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

WHERE: New Location as of April 5th!

Goodwill Industries, Community Services Center, 1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha

Use West end of Building & Park in LOWER parking lot

For more information please contact Dave Schoeffel, daves@startechnicalphoto.com, 262-244-6141

See the Flyer here