EMPLOYER SERVICES JOB SEEKER SERVICES VETERAN INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS RESOURCE ROOM ABOUT THE CENTER SITE MAP CONTACT US HOME   < August 2008 > S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DOWNLOAD THIS MONTH'S CALENDAR August 2008.doc July 2008.doc PDF File (Requires Acrobat Reader) Did You Know? You can create professional looking resumes in the Resource Room with the help of the latest resume books and videos utilizing state-of-the-art computers! August Events August 4 Employer Visit Michaels Arts & Crafts will be conducting walk-in interviews onsite on Monday, August 4 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information the job description is posted on JobNet, Job Order # 982145. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 8:00 am-4:30 pm CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: 920-997-3272 August 5 Employer Visit Michaels Arts & Crafts will be conducting walk-in interviews onsite on Tuesday, August 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information the job description is posted on JobNet, Job Order # 982145. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 8:00 am-4:30 pm CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: 920-997-3272 August 6 Employer Visit Adecco will be onsite doing walk-in interviews from 10am-2pm. They have immediate needs for the following positions in the Green Bay/Fox Cities area: -Office/Clerical -Light Industrial -Lab Techs -Forklift Drivers (must have a valid driver’s license and proof of some type of practice along with a minimum of 2 years recent experience) -Administrative Assistants -CNC Machinist Please bring a resume if you have one. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 am-2:00 pm CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: 920-997-3272 Filling Out Applications Did you know that applications are used to screen you OUT? Learn how to answer difficult and often questions that corner you into getting screened out. You register in person at the Help Desk in the Resource Room, call 920-997-3272 or you can register by sending an email to us by clicking on the contact us page on the website. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: 920-997-3272 August 12 Employer Visit Schneider National will be onsite holding a job seminar on Monday, July 21 at 10:00 am. Schneider offers: -Immediate Benefits for Experienced Drivers -Great Pay -More miles -Company provided CDL training available Apply online at www.schneiderjobs.com or call 1-800-44-PRIDE LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 am CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: 920-997-3272 August 13 Writing a Winning Resume In this workshop, learn about the five basic elements of a resume, do's and don'ts for a resume, formatting tips and methods of submitting your resume. You register in person at the Help Desk in the Resource Room, call 920-997-3272 or you can register by sending an email to us by clicking on the contact us page on the website. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 August 18 Surviving Unemployment There are many aspects of your life that unemployment will effect including finances, health, self-esteem, the list goes on. Learn more about resources that can help you through this difficult time. You register in person at the Help Desk in the Resource Room, call 920-997-3272 or you can register by sending an email to us by clicking on the contact us page on the website. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 August 20 Cover Letters and Thank You Letters Learn about the elements of cover letters, thank-you letters, letters of recommendation and references. Know how to submit them and when to use them. You register in person at the Help Desk in the Resource Room, call 920-997-3272 or you can register by sending an email to us by clicking on the contact us page on the website. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 August 21 Get Wise About Your Benefits Are you (or someone you know) receiving Social Security disability benefits and interested in exploring your work options? Do you have questions about work, like these: -Can I work and still keep my Social Security benefits? -Can I work and keep my healthcare benefits? -Who can help me understand how working will affect my benefits? -Who can help me find a job? If you or someone you know is on Social Security and wants to work, but isn't sure how to get started, the WISE (Work Incentive Seminar Event) is the place to be. Space is limited, so please call 1-877-743-8237 (voice or TTY) or go online at www.socialsecurity.gov/work/wise.html LOCATION: Fox Cities WOrkforce Development Center TIME: 9am to 12pm August 26 Employer Visit Schneider National will be onsite holding a job seminar on Monday, July 21 at 10:00 am. Schneider offers: -Immediate Benefits for Experienced Drivers -Great Pay -More miles -Company provided CDL training available Apply online at www.schneiderjobs.com or call 1-800-44-PRIDE LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 am CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: 920-997-3272 August 27 Interviewing: Sell Yourself Learn more about the different interviewing styles, practice answering difficult questions and understand how prepare and follow up after an interview. You register in person at the Help Desk in the Resource Room, call 920-997-3272 or you can register by sending an email to us by clicking on the contact us page on the website. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center TIME: 10:00 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: FCWDC CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 Search for Events by selecting a Month. 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