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Current BETC Workshops
for Jobseekers
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Email and Internet Job Hunting
(2 hours). This workshop id designed
to teach customers how to create
email accounts and search the best
jobsites.
Introduction to Computers &
Keyboarding (4 days).
This workshop is designed to
introduce you to the basics of using
a computer such as how to navigate
in a Windows environment. Time will
be given to learning the keyboard.
Space is limited to first 12
customers. Please see front desk to
put your name on the list once you
arrive. Must attend all 4 days.
Introduction to Word Processing in
Your Job Search (4 days).
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word
to type, format, print and save your
resumes and cover letters. Must
have basic computer and keyboarding
skills to attend this workshop.
Space is limited to first 12
customers. Please see front desk to
put your name on the list once you
arrive. Must attend all 4 days.
Introduction to Excel – The Basics
(4 days).
This workshop is designed to
introduce you to the basics of
Microsoft Excel. Excel is a
spreadsheet program that works with
the entry and manipulation of
numbers and their labels. You will
learn to enter and edit numbers,
labels, and formulas, apply
formatting, save and print.
Space is limited to first 12
customers. Please see front desk to
put your name on the list once you
arrive. You must have basic
computer skills to attend this
workshop. Must attend all 4 days.
Introduction to PowerPoint – The
Basics (4 days).
This workshop is designed to
introduce you to the basics of
PowerPoint. Space is limited to
the first 12 customers. Please see
front desk to put your name on the
list once you arrive. Customers
should possess basic skills (Windows
and Word). Must attend all four
days.
Introduction to Access – The Basics
(4 days).
This workshop is designed to
introduce you to the basics of
Access. Space is limited to the
first 12 customers. Pleases see
front desk to put your name on the
list once you arrive. Customers
should possess basic skills (Windows
,Word, and Excel).
Mature Workers Interview Technique
Workshop (3.5 hours).
This workshop is designed to
familiarize mature workers (ages
50+) with all aspects of skills
required in their job search.
Career Exploration and Planning (2
days).
This workshop will engage customers
in a process of examining their
interests, values, and skills to try
and identify potential career areas
they may wish to pursue. This
workshop is suitable for those who
have limited work experience or for
those who are exploring a career
change. Must attend both days.
Job-Finding Tips That Work (2
hours).
This workshop will instruct you on
how to uncover the hidden job
market. You will also learn to find
and target employers and how to
effectively organize your job
search.
Interview Techniques (3 hours).
This workshop will teach you how to
evaluate your skills (personal,
transferable and job-related) in
order to articulate them to an
employer during a job interview. We
will also discuss different ways to
prepare for a job interview
including which questions to ask and
which ones you should be prepared to
answer.
Resume Review (open session 1 hour).
If you already have an existing
resume bring it to this session and
have a staff person review it with
you one-on-one. We can provide
comments and suggestions. Cover
letters are also welcome to be
reviewed during this time.
Resume Writing/How to Write a Cover
Letter (3 hours).
This workshop is designed for
individuals who do not currently
have a resume. Different formats of
resumes will be discussed, what
information to include and where to
put it. Sample resumes will be
given. We will discuss the various
types of cover letters, the proper
format used and the importance of
each when applying for job openings.
We will also discuss follow-up and
thank-you letter writing.
Surviving Unemployment
(2 hours).
This workshop is designed to help
individuals recognize stress in
their lives and give practical ways
to deal with the effects.
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