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Monday
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10:00 a.m. - Noon
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Online Applications: Unlocking the Mystery
Many businesses now ask job seekers to submit online applications. Since every application is different and every web site is unique, the process can be frustrating and time consuming. This workshop will give you the how-to skills to make completing on-line job applications faster and easier.
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1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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WorkKeys Assessment
WorkKeys is a nationally recognized assessment developed by American College Testing to measure the “real world” skills critical to job success. Many Employers throughout the central valley are using these assessment results to make hiring decisions. Job seekers can use their WorkKeys scores to qualify for these jobs, to promote to better jobs, to focus their career exploration and training decisions.
Are employers screening you out? Do you know why? Do you wonder what to do about it? Find out
what employers want or look for during the hiring process. Gain easy-to-use tools to meet employer’s expectations. Move forward in the hiring process and increase your opportunities of getting hired.
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1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Understanding Employer Expectations
Are employers screening you out? Do you know why? Do you wonder what to do about it? Find out
what employers want or look for during the hiring process. Gain easy-to-use tools to meet employer’s expectations. Move forward in the hiring process and increase your opportunities of getting hired.
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Tuesday
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Alliance Worknet Orientation
If you are ready to return to work and would like one-on-one assistance, the Orientation will provide an overview of the services available through Alliance Worknet. During the second half of the presentation you can schedule any of our Job Prep Workshops or WorkKeys Assessments of interest to you.
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10:00 a.m. - Noon
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Resume Basics
When job searching, a resume is your personal advertisement. Learn what employers want to see on your resume. Understand why your resume is the key to obtaining an interview. This workshop focuses on general resume information and how to customize your resume to fit the expectations of the employer. Note: You will receive copies of sample resumes.
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1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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WorkKeys Assessment
WorkKeys is a nationally recognized assessment developed by American College Testing to measure the “real world” skills critical to job success. Many Employers throughout the central valley are using these assessment results to make hiring decisions. Job seekers can use their WorkKeys scores to qualify for these jobs, to promote to better jobs, to focus their career exploration and training decisions.
Are employers screening you out? Do you know why? Do you wonder what to do about it? Find out
what employers want or look for during the hiring process. Gain easy-to-use tools to meet employer’s expectations. Move forward in the hiring process and increase your opportunities of getting hired.
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Wednesday
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9:00 a.m. - Noon
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Resume Builder: Hands-On Resume Writing
Need to write a resume? Want to be matched with local jobs? At this workshop you can do both! Resume Builder is a user-friendly resume-writing program. The program also matches you to open jobs posted through Alliance Worknet. Please Note: You must bring an updated work history to attend.
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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Interviewing with Confidence
Confidence in an interview can be the final key to getting hired. This workshop explores detailed information about successful interview strategies to help you better understand what the employer is looking for, and how to make the best impression possible during your next interview.
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Thursday
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9:00 a.m. - Noon
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WorkKeys Assessment
WorkKeys is a nationally recognized assessment developed by American College Testing to measure the “real world” skills critical to job success. Many Employers throughout the central valley are using these assessment results to make hiring decisions. Job seekers can use their WorkKeys scores to qualify for these jobs, to promote to better jobs, to focus their career exploration and training decisions.
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Alliance Worknet Orientation
If you are ready to return to work and would like one-on-one assistance, the Orientation will provide an overview of the services available through Alliance Worknet. During the second half of the presentation you can schedule any of our Job Prep Workshops or WorkKeys Assessments of interest to you.
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Friday
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Alliance Worknet Orientation
If you are ready to return to work and would like one-on-one assistance, the Orientation will provide an overview of the services available through Alliance Worknet. During the second half of the presentation you can schedule any of our Job Prep Workshops or WorkKeys Assessments of interest to you.
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10:00 a.m. - Noon
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KeyTrain Registration
If you want or need to raise your WorkKeys levels KeyTrain can help. KeyTrain is not a test. It is a user-friendly, online curriculum that targets WorkKeys subjects. Just a few hours of study in the KeyTrain lessons has proven effective in raising WorkKeys Assessment levels. At the KeyTrain Registration you will see a demonstration of how the software works and receive your login information and study materials.
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Click here for the full listing of Workshop Descriptions.
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Resume Critiques:
Available in the Alliance Worknet Career Resource Center
located in the EDD Office at 629 12th Street.
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