Career Center Plans October Workshop
Job seekers can learn computer literacy, how to market skills and get help with resumes during workshops planned this month at the Tennessee Career Center in Talbott. All workshops are free.
The October schedule is:
•Ex-Offender Job Readiness Workshop – 10-11 a.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27.
•Job Readiness Series (job search skills, resumes and cover letters, interviewing techniques and applications) – Oct. 7 or Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
•No Fear Presentation Skills – Oct. 7 or Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m.
•Job Search Marketing Lab (using jobs4tn.gov, resume revision/development, remedial math and reading) – Oct. 8, 13, 22 or 29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
•Safety and Security in Using the Internet – Oct. 8 or Oct. 22, 2-3 p.m.
•Veterans Workshop (includes jobs4tn.gov, and resume development) – Oct. 9 or Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
•Computer Literacy Mouse Practice – Oct. 9, 9-9:30 a.m. or Oct. 14, 1-1:30 p.m.
•Computer Literacy – Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or Oct. 14, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
•Computer Literacy Electric Notes – Oct. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
•Computer Literacy Database Management – Oct. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
•Computer Literacy Electronic Slide Presentation – Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
•Computer Literacy Electronic Spreadsheets – Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
•Computer Literacy Electronic Publishing – Oct. 28, 2-4:30 p.m.
•Computer Literacy E-Mail Basics – Oct. 30, 10-11:30 a.m.
•Computer Literacy Internet Basics – Oct. 30, 2:30-4 p.m.
The Tennessee Career Center at Talbott offers a resource lab with computers, printers and fax machines. Job seekers may use these at no charge. The only requirement is that individuals be at least 18 years of age. Job seekers under age 18 may be eligible for assistance from the Smoky Mountains Youth Council, which also has a representative at the Career Center. The Center is located in the Alpha Square Shopping Center next to Fred’s Department Store.
Workshops are funded by the Workforce Investment Act through a partnership between Walters State Community College and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
While the workshops are free, reservations are requested. To make reservations, call the Tennessee Career Center at Talbott at (423) 317-1070.