Workshops and Other Calendar Activities

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• From Hard Time to Full Time
  Looking for a fresh start? This workshop is for ex-offenders (released, on probation or on parole) who are looking for tips on finding and keeping employment and also wish to discuss ways to overcome the barriers to employment that people with criminal histories face. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit will be discussed and information will be given on how ex-offenders and businesses can take advantage of it. Presented by WorkOne staff. For information on the date and time of this workshop at the WorkOne East office please call 317-358-4501.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 10, 24
  1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  
  
• GED and Adult Basic Education Classes
  These classes are structured for individuals who need to prepare for and obtain a GED high school equivalency diploma by taking a test. Or for adults who may have a high school diploma but just need to brush up on their basic skills. No pre-registration is required. Cost of the placement test and books is $20.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
  
• Interviewing Skills

  Always getting the interview, but never the job? Nervous during an interview? Learn the different strategies of a highly effective job search in today's job market, how to develop a plan that works, and how to use your time wisely.

  
  
  WorkOne East
  March 10, 24
  9 - 11:00 a.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 11, 25
  2 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 12, 26
  1 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  
• Office Closed
  The office will be closed on the dates and at the locations indicated.
  
  
• Job-Search Strategies
  Tried everything to get a job and nothing is working? Learn the different strategies of a highly effective job search in today's job market, how to develop a plan that works, and how to use your time wisely.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 22
  9 - 11:00 a.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 11, 25
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
  
• Career Planning
  Smart career planning begins with assessing your skills, values, interests, and work-style preferences, and using this information to explore career options. We will discuss the tools available for you to conduct these assessments, how to explore careers, and show you possible career paths that can help you achieve your career goals.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 17, 31
  9 - 11:00 a.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 12, 19, 26
  9 - 10:00 a.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 11, 25
  1 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  
• Professional Resume Development
  An intensive discussion on the latest techniques and formats of professional resumes. Have your resume reviewed, critiqued and revised. Learn how to create a marketable resume. Realize what your transferable skills are and how to put them on your resume. Bring you current resume.
  
  
• Job-Searching Techniques
  Having trouble finding the right position for you? Relying only on Internet job boards to find a job? You are missing out on a lot of opportunities! Learn about the many different methods of effective job searching, including how to improve your networking skills and how to make the most of your time during your job search.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 11, 25
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
  
• Advanced Usage of Indiana Career Connect
  The state of Indiana has launched a cutting edged tool to assist you in you job search. Learn the details of what this system has to offer in a staff led format. You will wak through the assessments available in this system, the resources in this system, and be shown how to post multiple resumes to mirror your job interests. In order to attend this workshop you must have an active and matchable resume in the ICC system.
  
  
• Basic Computer Concepts-Part 1(Must be registered)
  Do you feel as if the technology revolution has left you behind? Do computers intimidate you? Do you know how to operate a computer? The most requested workshop is now available at WorkOne! This two-session workshop will introduce beginners to the basic functions and concepts of the computer. This workshop will include information on word processing, Internet, and Windows operating system. Only 15 seats will be available. You must be registered by a WorkOne staff member to attend this workshop.
  
  
• Basic Computer Concepts-Part 2 (Must be registered)
  Do you feel as if the technology revolution has left you behind? Do computers intimidate you? Do you nkow how to operate a computer? The most requested workshop is now available at WorkOne! This two-session workshop will introduce beginners to the basic functions and concepts of the computer. This workshop will include information on word processing, Internet, and Windows operating system. Only 15 seats will be available. You must be registered by a WorkOne staff member to attend this workshop.
  
  
• Knowledge is power!
  In this workshop you will cover the importance of accreditation in today's economy, the difference between degree and certificate programs and financial aid eligibility. You will also explore the difference between traditional and non-traditional programs, explore how work and life credits may apply to you, discuss the different types of student loans that are available, and the basics of controlling student debt. This is a must attend workshop for any person that is considering additional education.
  
  
• Job Search and Networking Group
  Join other job seekers to network, share job leads, tips, and successes, and work together to overcome obstacles and celebrate successes. An open discussion forum facilitated by a WorkOne Advisor who will also cover a weekly job search topic.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 16, 23, 30
  8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 15
  9 - 10:00 am
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 10, 24, 31
  2 - 3:00 p.m.
  
  
• Mindleaders Open Lab
  An open lab to allow access to customers that have sought out received a Mindleaders Account. If you are curious as to what Mindleaders is and can do for your employment search, then please ask any WorkOne staff member for assistance and information.
  
  
• Training Orientation
  If you are interested in no-cost training, scholarship opportunities, or have been referred to WorkOne through a training institution, you must attend the Training Information Session as the first step. Workforce Accerleration Grant (WAG) excluded.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 12, 19, 26
  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
  March 16, 23, 30
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
  2 - 3:30 p.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 15, 22, 29
  2-3:00 pm
  March 15, 22, 29
  9 - 10:00 a.m.
  
  
• Indiana Career Connect
  Learn how to utilize the State of Indiana's job matching system, www.indianacareerconnect.com
  
  WorkOne East
  March 16, 23, 30
  10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  March 18
  10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 10, 17, 24
  2 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 23
  1 - 3:00 p.m.
  
  
• Financial Aid Workshop
  In this workshop you will cover the importance of accreditation in today's evonmy, where to locate colleges and universities, the difference between degree and certificate programs and financial aid eligibility. You will also explore the difference between traditional and non=traditional programs, explore how work and life credits may apply to you, discuss the different types of student loans that are available, and the basics of controlling student debt. This is a must attend workshop for any person that is considering additional education.
  
  
• Young Adult Job Club
  Come network with other young adult job seekers, share job leads, discuss what is working or not working with your job search, and learn from an experienced WorkOne Young Adult Advisor how to ber more successful with your job search.
  
  
• Young Adult: Overcoming Challenges and Being Successful on the Job
  Learn what employers expect from their employees and develop a plan for overcoming challenges to get a job and ensure on-the-job success.
  
  
• Young Adult Finding & Applying for Jobs and Following Up with Employers
  Learn how employers find candidates to fill their job openings and what methods you should use to find these job openings. Learn how to apply for jobs and follow up with empployers to make a positive first impression and get the interview.
  
  
• Young Adult Resume Development
  Learn how to develop a marketable resume that gets the attention of employers.
  
  
• Young Adult Service Orientation/Testing
  Find out more about the Workforce Investment Act program, the services we offer, oriented with the staff and office resources, and become enrolled into the WIA program (upon eligibility) so we can assist you with your job search.
  
  
• Young Adult GED
  These classes are structured for individuals who need to prepare for and obtain a GED high school equivalency diploma by taking a test. Cost of the placement test and books is $20.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
  12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
  12 - 4:30 p.m.
  
  
• Mindleaders Orientation
  Learn how to gain free access to more than 900 internet-bases learning modules covering more than 170 topics to learn new skills or update your current skills and make yourself more valuable to employers. An appointment is needed from a WorkOne Advisor to attend this workshop.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 12, 19, 26
  8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 10, 17, 24
  10 - 11:00 a.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 12, 19, 26
  9 - 10:00 a.m.
  
  
• Open Computer Lab
  Work on your job search, develop your resume, utilize Mindleaders, use Indiana Career Connect, or work on any other job search activity using the computer lab. Staff available to answer questions. Participants should attend appropriate workshops prior to attending Open Computer Lab.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 12, 19, 26
  1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 12, 19, 26
  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
  
• Resume Development
  In this economy you must have a marketable resume that gets the attention of employers. Learn how to word and format your resume, highlight your transferable skills, and customize it for different opportunities. Bring your current resume.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 11, 18, 25
  1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 16, 23
  2 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 10, 17, 24, 31
  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
  
• Education & Funding
  Discover the importance of accreditation in today's economy, the difference between degree and certificate programs, and financial aid eligibility. You will also explore the difference between traditional and nontraditional programs, explore how work and life credits may apply to you, discuss the differet types of student loans that loans that are available, and basics of controlling student debt. This is a must attend workshop for any person that is considering additional education.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 17, 31
  1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 12, 19, 26
  10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 16, 23, 30
  9 - 10:00 a.m.
  
  
• After Hours Networking Event
  An outreaching event for Business Professionals that are unemployed or underemployed to meet together and network with each other. Breakout sessions on resume development, interviewing, and LinkedIn will be held. Promotional announcements about WorkOne College Park will also be made. Free to the public and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 18
  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  
  
• Career Assessment Testing
  Career assessment testing consists of three different components: Caps - tests abilities in eight different areas such as mechanical reasoning, spacial relationships, and verbal reasoning; Cops - tests a customers preferred activities while at work; Copes - tests a customers work values. The summary results of all three components will reveal to the custmer what kind of industry they have the highest interests in as well as the highest probability of success
  
  WorkOne Express, College Park
  March 19
  1 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  
• TABE & COP's Assessment Testing
  Career exploration begins with finding out what your work values, interests, and abilities are as they relate to today's job market. Assessment testing will help you to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses to determine if you are already marketable or need additional training. This is a must attend workshop for any person that is considering additional education.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 15, 22, 29
  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 16
  8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  
  
• TABE & COP's Assessment Test Results
  Test results are given to customers and next steps are discussed.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 23
  10 - 11:30 a.m.
  
  
• Vocational Rehabilitation
  This Federally funded program is designed to assist individuals with physical and/or mental Substational Impairment(s)to prepare for, find, and retain suitable employment.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 15, 22, 29
  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 10, 17, 24
  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  
  
• Extended Benefits
  Customers on this program are required to go through this orientation and complete paperwork to receive extended unemployment benefits. This benefit provides eligible Hoosiers with additional unemployment insurance benefits. It is potentially available to Hoosiers who have exhausted their state and federal unemployment benefits. Entry into this workshop requires a letter from the State of Indiana.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31
  10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31
  2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  
  WorkOne West
  March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
  1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  March 11, 18, 25
  10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  March 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
  8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
  
  
• Apollo 13 Orientation
  You've done your time, paid your debt to society, and now you want to change your life. With hard work and determination, you can finda a job and keep it so you can make a smooth transition from incarcertation into your community. We may be able to help.
  
  WorkOne East
  March 15, 22, 29
  1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  

What’s on the schedule this month?

 WorkOne East

 WorkOne West

 WorkOne Express, College Park