EMPLOYER SERVICES JOB SEEKER SERVICES VETERAN INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS RESOURCE ROOM ABOUT THE CENTER SITE MAP CONTACT US HOME   < May 2012 > 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 may-2012.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! May Events May 21 Alternative Entertainment, Inc. (AEI) Open Job Fair  We have 14 locations throughout Wisconsin and Michigan  Receive paid ($12/hour) 10 day training in Green Bay, WI - We pay gas, lodging, and per diem for meals  Average starting pay is 35K, with additional earning potential! Qualifications: • Ability to work outdoors year round • Cannot be afraid of heights • Ability to lift 50 - 70 pounds • Possess a Valid Driver's License • Willing to work 40 - 50 hours every week! You can send your résumé to CAREERS@AEIDISH.COM if you're interested. See Job Order #1253289 on the Job Center of WI for further details. Please call with any further questions or to set up a time to meet with us 888-521-1116 Ext. 10163 www.aeidish.com LOCATION: Holiday Inn (625 W. Rolling Meadows Dr., Fond du Lac, WI 54937) TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. RU (Recently Unemployed/Underemployed) Support Network An opportunity to network with other job seekers, plus learn about many topics pertaining to your job search. Some topics offered: learn new networking skills, resume and interview tips, mock interviews, informational interviews, creating a FAB report, an opportunity to talk about who is hiring, share your experience from your interviews, learn and practice your elevator pitch, why use business cards, etc. The list is endless. Open to all job seekers. LOCATION: St. Raphael Church (830 S. Westhaven Dr., Oshkosh, WI 54904) TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: Dee Hale CONTACT PHONE: (920) 720-5600 Where Do I Go From Here? What job or career is best for you? This workshop will help you get a job and career that you will be excited about for a long time. Individual appointments afterwards are possible, if you need them. Presenter: John Gosling, Job Services Career Counselor with 16 years of experience. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 Transferable Skills Workshop The goal of this workshop is to help people list positive character-traits and work - skills on their résumé, into their personal promotional statements (sometimes called commercials) and into their psyche so that they emphasize the best of who they are! LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 Job Center of Wisconsin & Internet Job Search 26,000 employers can't be wrong. Learn to effectively navigate the biggest job data bank in the state and use all the great job seeker tools on the jobcenterofwisconsin.com. Workshop attendees will learn how to create a profile, print a resume, look for jobs, save search criteria and much more. Attendees will also explore the online application process for government and local employer websites. LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 May 22 CareerChangers Network This group focuses on professional, managerial, executive, and sales professionals. Learn about various topics pertaining to your job search, as well as network with other professionals. Please check the “Events” section of the CareerChangers Network website: www.careerchangers.org for any schedule changes. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 1:30 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 Reemployment Services (RES) Orientation This workshop provides an overview of local and state jobseeker programs and services available to the public including services provided at Oshkosh Workforce Development Center. This is an excellent workshop for you if - ♦ You are newly unemployed ♦ You are new to the area and/or need to learn about local resources ♦ You have been job searching for a while ♦ You want to learn about valuable job-seeking strategies ♦ You have not looked for a job in a long time ♦ You need to learn about the jobcenterofwisconsin.com LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 Job Club Meet people, make contacts and exchange job-search ideas. Become energized and learn valuable career strategies and techniques. Expand your network of contacts and become involved in a mutual support group. LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 May 23 Morton Buildings On-Site Interviews Recruiting for the following position/s: Crew Member Any ?'s, call 1-800-447-7436 www.AmMortonBuildings.com LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Interviewing: Sell Yourself Learn essential interviewing skills, prepare for questions and how to present yourself to employers. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 Overcoming a Challenging Work History If your background has some bumps in the road like large lapses in employment, a spotty job record, terminations or a criminal history, attend this workshop to learn how to effectively present yourself to a potential employer and increase your chances of employment. In this workshop we will discuss tools and government programs that will make a challenging employment history appear less risky to a potential employer. LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 Aerotek On-Site Recruitment LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Interviewing: Sell Yourself (Video Conference) Learn essential interviewing skills, prepare for questions and how to present yourself to employers. http://fonddulac.uwex.edu/jobs-llc-life-learning-concepts/ LOCATION: Fond du Lac Area Job & Career Center - Rm. B-1 (349 N. Peters Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935) TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. May 24 Job Seekers Network Arms career-changing individuals with marketable tools to help re-enter the workforce. "Job Seekers Network introduces the career seeker to a different approach to being hired." "We focus on teaching people to market themselves through emphasizing his or her achievements, networking, and identifying unadvertised job opportunities. This is very different than a traditional job search support group." LOCATION: Fox Valley Technical College - Riverside campus (150 N. Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902) TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: Chris Czarnik CONTACT PHONE: (920) 735-5637 Valley VNA Job Fair Recruiting for the following positions: •Assisted Living - CNA's needed on all shifts. •In-Home Care - Personal Care Workers needed on all shifts. •HomeMaids - Part-time house cleaning positions. www.valleyvna.org LOCATION: Valley VNA Senior Services (1535 Lyon Dr., Neenah, WI 54956) TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reemployment Services (RES) Orientation This workshop provides an overview of local and state jobseeker programs and services available to the public including services provided at Oshkosh Workforce Development Center. This is an excellent workshop for you if - ♦ You are newly unemployed ♦ You are new to the area and/or need to learn about local resources ♦ You have been job searching for a while ♦ You want to learn about valuable job-seeking strategies ♦ You have not looked for a job in a long time ♦ You need to learn about the jobcenterofwisconsin.com LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 Basic Computer Skills for Job Seekers This class is designed for those with little to no computer experience! Topics include: identifying hardware & software; using the mouse & keyboard to navigate the computer; how to save files, how to create & use an e-mail account and using the Internet to find and apply for jobs. Register by calling the Career Center at (920) 929-2921 http://fonddulac.uwex.edu/jobs-llc-life-learning-concepts/ LOCATION: Fond du Lac Area Job & Career Center - Rm. 102 (349 N. Peters Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935) TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tradesmen International On-Site Recruitment All skill level of the following Construction Trades needed: •Carpenters •Electricians •HVAC •Concrete •Plumbers •Painters •Steel / Iron Erectors If you would like to fill out an application please come prepared with your work history for the past 5 years, 2 emergency contacts, 3 trade/work related references and 3 personal references. If you have any questions please call Eric or Drew at 920-725-1386 www.tradesmeninternational.com LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Reemployment Services (RES) Orientation This workshop provides an overview of local and state jobseeker programs and services available to the public including services provided at Oshkosh Workforce Development Center. This is an excellent workshop for you if - ♦ You are newly unemployed ♦ You are new to the area and/or need to learn about local resources ♦ You have been job searching for a while ♦ You want to learn about valuable job-seeking strategies ♦ You have not looked for a job in a long time ♦ You need to learn about the jobcenterofwisconsin.com LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 May 25 Where Do I Go From Here? What job or career is best for you? This workshop will help you get a job and career that you will be excited about for a long time. Individual appointments afterwards are possible, if you need them. Presenter: John Gosling, Job Services Career Counselor with 16 years of experience. http://fonddulac.uwex.edu/jobs-llc-life-learning-concepts/ LOCATION: Fond du Lac Area Job & Career Center - Rm. B-2 (349 N. Peters Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935) TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. "Opening Doors" Workshop This employment group is geared toward the special challenges facing a job seeker with a felony background. Participants will network and learn job seeking strategies to get them on track for employment. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 May 28 In observance of Memorial Day, the Fox Cities Workforce Development Center will be closed on Monday, May 28th. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause you. May 29 CareerChangers Network This group focuses on professional, managerial, executive, and sales professionals. Learn about various topics pertaining to your job search, as well as network with other professionals. Please check the “Events” section of the CareerChangers Network website: www.careerchangers.org for any schedule changes. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 1:30 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 Job Club Meet people, make contacts and exchange job-search ideas. Become energized and learn valuable career strategies and techniques. Expand your network of contacts and become involved in a mutual support group. LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 Reemployment Services (RES) Orientation This workshop provides an overview of local and state jobseeker programs and services available to the public including services provided at Oshkosh Workforce Development Center. This is an excellent workshop for you if - ♦ You are newly unemployed ♦ You are new to the area and/or need to learn about local resources ♦ You have been job searching for a while ♦ You want to learn about valuable job-seeking strategies ♦ You have not looked for a job in a long time ♦ You need to learn about the jobcenterofwisconsin.com LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 Job Club Meet people, make contacts and exchange job search ideas. Become energized and learn valuable career strategies and techniques. Expand your network of contacts and become involved in a mutual support group. http://fonddulac.uwex.edu/jobs-llc-life-learning-concepts/ LOCATION: Fond du Lac Area Job & Career Center - Rm. B-2 (349 N. Peters Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935) TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. May 30 E-Mail, Attachments, and On-Line Applications Learn to set-up and check your e-mail, proper e-mail etiquette, attaching résumés to an e-mail and completing on-line applications. LOCATION: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center (1802 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952) TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 997-3272 May 31 Job Seekers Network Arms career-changing individuals with marketable tools to help re-enter the workforce. "Job Seekers Network introduces the career seeker to a different approach to being hired." "We focus on teaching people to market themselves through emphasizing his or her achievements, networking, and identifying unadvertised job opportunities. This is very different than a traditional job search support group." LOCATION: Fox Valley Technical College - Riverside campus (150 N. Campbell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54902) TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CONTACT PERSON: Chris Czarnik CONTACT PHONE: (920) 735-5637 Reemployment Services (RES) Orientation This workshop provides an overview of local and state jobseeker programs and services available to the public including services provided at Oshkosh Workforce Development Center. This is an excellent workshop for you if - ♦ You are newly unemployed ♦ You are new to the area and/or need to learn about local resources ♦ You have been job searching for a while ♦ You want to learn about valuable job-seeking strategies ♦ You have not looked for a job in a long time ♦ You need to learn about the jobcenterofwisconsin.com LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 Reemployment Services (RES) Orientation This workshop provides an overview of local and state jobseeker programs and services available to the public including services provided at Oshkosh Workforce Development Center. This is an excellent workshop for you if - ♦ You are newly unemployed ♦ You are new to the area and/or need to learn about local resources ♦ You have been job searching for a while ♦ You want to learn about valuable job-seeking strategies ♦ You have not looked for a job in a long time ♦ You need to learn about the jobcenterofwisconsin.com LOCATION: Oshkosh Area Workforce Development Center (315 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901) TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CONTACT PHONE: (920) 232-6273 Search for Events by selecting a Month. Month May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 December 2012 January 2013 February 2013 March 2013 April 2013    Fox Cities Workforce Development Center 1802 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI 54952 Phone (920) 997-3272  ||  Fax (920) 832-5297 Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm