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To Schedule a Workshop, Please call your counselor or 617-745-4000.
MEMBERS: Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

ExecuTrain: The South Costal Career Centers are excited to announce the addition of the E-Learning ExecuTrain Virtual Campus. ExecuTrain is a comprehensive self-paced, on-line computer software learning tool that offers computer software and business fundamental courses. The tutorials' are in an interactive format to give students the direction and feedback they need while learning at their own pace. Sign-up today for the Introduction to E-Learning Seminar…Space is limited

SCORE (SBA) SEMINAR- U. S. Small Business Administration will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance starting or expanding their business.

USING AGE AS AN ADVANTAGE-At this workshop, we will discuss myths about older workers, difficult interview questions, and how to use your strengths and skills to your advantage.  Please bring your resume along.  LIMIT 15
                                               
NETWORKING- Relying on job advertisements is not the most effective way to secure a position.  Estimates are that 70% of all jobs are found through networking.  Learn how to market yourself using your connections to maximize possibilities.  This workshop focuses on the process of networking and how it can work for you. How network works. How to set up a powerful network. Effectively present your best qualities.  LIMIT 15

CAREER EXPLORATION- At this class, you will explore your work and life values, as well as thinking about the skills you have and would like to use in your next position.  LIMIT 15

RESUME DEVELOPMENT – Does the thought of revising your resume (or writing a resume for the first time) overwhelm you?  If so, this is the workshop for you!  Attend this workshop and learn the fundamentals of resume writing and how to connect your skills, knowledge, and abilities to a future position.  This will be a hands on class for those who are computer literate. 

POINT & CLICK / INTRODUCTION TO PC’S – This will be a three-hour class covering the very basics of computer use.  You will be shown how to start programs and learn the basics of Windows 2000 and work with desktop objects and windows.  Course includes navigating to information stored on the computer, using Windows Explorer to manage files and folders, customizing the Windows 2000 desktop to best suit your needs, and managing and administering the workstation by using the Microsoft Management Console, the Control Panel, and the NTFS used in Windows 2000.

INTERVIEW BASICS -  Learn how to market your skills and feel more confident in your next interview.  In this workshop we will review difficult questions & sharpen your interviewing skills.  We will review what to wear/what not to wear and general interview etiquette.  LIMIT 15

RESUME CRITIQUE – Participants and facilitator will critique your resume and provide you feedback.  Please bring 15 copies of your resume.  

INTERNET JOB SEARCH – This lesson will provide the customer with some ‘state of the art’ job search tools.  The workshop will familiarize the customer with various job search websites and enable him/her to create a large amount of employment opportunity activity in a short period of time.  It also provides them with their own E-mail account/address, and the set up of a ‘Job Search Agent Alert’.

INTRODUCTION TO  RESOURCE  ROOM– This one hour lesson will show you all of the resources available in the resource room.  This will include web site usage, faxing, copying and use of phones

E-LEARNING -. This new exciting e-learning  tutorial offering skills such as: computer applications, business development, and job search related courses.  PLEASE NOTE: If you have not used the PC or Internet before, please sign up and take the Point & Click/Intro to PC’s workshop. NOTE:  This workshop also requires you to have a valid e-mail address.

SALARY NEGOTIATION – Learn the do’s and don’ts of negotiating your next salary.  You will receive tips on how and when to respond to salary and benefit questions.  Negotiating is tricky.  Come in for some helpful hints to get that salary you really want.

Cover  Letter  Writing - A good resume and cover letter are crucial for anyone looking for work, since it is often your initial contact with a company.  Recruiters take an average of only 45 seconds to review a resume.  Come to this workshop to learn how to write and organize an effective cover letter.

HOW TO SEARCH FOR FEDERAL JOBS – This workshop will help you find the career opportunities in Federal Government.

MASSASOIT IFORMATION SESSION- Ann overview of educational services provided by MCC

INTRODUCTION TO LINKEDIN- Learn how to discover inside connections to employers and business opportunities.

INTRODUCTION TO MASS CIS-On line information system that provides current  information on occupations.

Plymouth Career Center Workshops

Note: Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to start of event….Late arrivals will not be permitted to attend.

PCC WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

 

Career Center Seminar–This seminar is designed to educate customers on the many services of the Center and how to access these services. Career Directions– CDM Interest Survey is administered. You will examine life and work values; identify skills that you have used and learn how to describe them effectively; look at interests and personality characteristics

Creating Your Ideal Job New–This seminar is designed to expose customers to “Job Visualization” and learning techniques to put your vision into action - knowing what you want and how to get there!

 

Registration Procedure: To access our services you must be a member

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