Interviewing – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 04 9:00am 09/04/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Interviewing – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle […]

You might have the best résumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to consider answers to frequently asked—and sometimes difficult—questions in a supportive, realistic environment.

Mature Worker Workshop

Add to Calendar September 04 10:00am 09/04/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Mature Worker Workshop The Mature Workers Workshop is for individuals aged 55+ – but all job seekers are welcome and encouraged to attend. […]

The Mature Workers Workshop is for individuals aged 55+ – but all job seekers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This popular workshop will highlight ways to overcome stereotypes and barriers mature workers can often face while pursuing employment.

This workshop will be in-person only.

Solicitudes – EN LÍNEA – en todo el estado

Add to Calendar September 05 1:00pm 09/05/2024 4:00pm America/Los_Angeles Solicitudes – EN LÍNEA – en todo el estado Una parte importante de cualquiera búsqueda de trabajo es comprender el punto de vista del empleador. En este taller, aprenderá […]

Una parte importante de cualquiera búsqueda de trabajo es comprender el punto de vista del empleador. En este taller, aprenderá cómo empleadores leen aplicaciones, y como prepararse mejor para presentar lo que ofrece que llena los requisitos del empleador. Aprenderá cómo organizar y comunicar sus habilidades y capacidades de una manera que llamará la atención de empleadores.

Résumés and Cover Letters – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 05 1:00pm 09/05/2024 4:00pm America/Los_Angeles Résumés and Cover Letters – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide Successful job seekers take the time to learn what employers want. Learn how two of the four primary pieces of […]

Successful job seekers take the time to learn what employers want. Learn how two of the four primary pieces of job-search-related communication convey to a prospective employer who you are, what you know and what you have to offer. Learn which résumé and cover letter formats best display your strengths in order to attract employers and lead to more interviews!
 

Waitlists are automated. If a person cancels their registration, the next person on the waitlist will be notified. (If you are waitlisted and receive the automated message that you are invited to register, you don’t need to take any further action. The facilitators will send you the class information.) All automated system waitlist notifications will be sent by 8am the workday prior to the workshop. If you do not receive a notification by that time, you should not expect to attend that workshop and should register for a future workshop.

In some cases, messages from the facilitators or the signup service may be directed by your email provider to your junk/spam folder. Please check that folder for system and facilitator messages or invites. It is important to add ESDGPVirtualServices@esd.wa.gov to your email contacts, so your email will recognize – not reject – the invitation message with link.

When you sign up for this event, please use the same name and email address that you use with your worksourcewa.com account.

Contact the facilitators listed above in the contact lines for any additional questions or changes.

If you need an accommodation for a disability to participate in this training, please contact the facilitators listed as contacts in this event. Provide your name, accommodation request, and your town/city of residence. Please make your accommodation request as early as possible so arrangements can be made. If you have limited English proficiency and need information in a language other than English, please contact the facilitators for language assistance.

Skills and Abilities – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 06 9:00am 09/06/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Skills and Abilities – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of […]

Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of personal qualities that make organizations successful. In this workshop, you will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package, with confidence, your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers. You also will learn oral communication skills and consider drafting a 60-Second Commercial – a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers.

Skills and Abilities Workshop

Add to Calendar September 06 1:30pm 09/06/2024 3:30pm America/Los_Angeles Skills and Abilities Workshop You will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to […]

You will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers.  You will also learn verbal communication skills and practice delivering a 60 second commercial – a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers, networking strategies, researching labor market information, and conducting informational interviews, etc. 

Job Search Strategies – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 09 1:00pm 09/09/2024 4:00pm America/Los_Angeles Job Search Strategies – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide Finding out about employers in your area and creating a strategy to target your job search is the key to […]

Finding out about employers in your area and creating a strategy to target your job search is the key to success. In Job-Search Strategies, you will learn a variety of job-search methods! This class provides tips on the value of research of different kinds and introduces other strategies like networking, informational interviews and finding the 80% of jobs which are not listed or advertised in any way.

*Kalaas Shaqo Raadis Af-Soomaali

Add to Calendar September 10 1:30pm 09/10/2024 3:30pm America/Los_Angeles *Kalaas Shaqo Raadis Af-Soomaali Kalaas Shaqo raadis Af-Soomaali ku baxaya, oo loogu talo galay habka shaqo loo helo.

Kalaas Shaqo raadis Af-Soomaali ku baxaya, oo loogu talo galay habka shaqo loo helo.

Work for Washington State– how to apply effectively –WorkSource virtual workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 11 9:00am 09/11/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Work for Washington State– how to apply effectively –WorkSource virtual workshop – Statewide Would you consider service to the people of the State of Washington? Advantages and benefits of working for various state […]

Would you consider service to the people of the State of Washington? Advantages and benefits of working for various state agencies will be discussed. An important part of any job search is to understand the employer’s point of view. In this workshop you'll learn how agencies use different application process steps and how to be better prepared to meet their expectations. The workshop explores how to organize and communicate your professional strengths in a way that stands out from the crowd. You'll leave the workshop understanding how to create an Application Guide and why it could be a good idea. Specific tips for applying to state agencies will be provided.

STATE WIDE ONLINE: Entrepreneur Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) Orientation Session

Add to Calendar September 11 10:00am 09/11/2024 11:30am America/Los_Angeles STATE WIDE ONLINE: Entrepreneur Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) Orientation Session Thinking about self-employment or starting a business? Interested in creating and launching your own business to give you the flexibility […]

Thinking about self-employment or starting a business? Interested in creating and launching your own business to give you the flexibility and income opportunity unavailable through conventional employment? In the Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP), as one of your benefits, you can create a job in your business which interests you and can provide employment income for you. SEAP offers a valuable option to people who want to run their own business.

The SEAP program can help you with starting your business while continuing to receive your weekly unemployment benefits including:

• Self-employment business training
• Business coaching/counseling
• Business plan development
• Resources available to help your business
• Available financing options

SEAP is a unique opportunity for you to enter into self-employment entrepreneurial training and receive business counseling while you collect unemployment benefits. If you qualify and enroll in an approved training program, you do not have to look for other jobs while in the SEAP program. Register for the Entrepreneur SEAP Orientation Session to learn more.

Mature Worker Workshop

Add to Calendar September 11 10:00am 09/11/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Mature Worker Workshop The Mature Workers Workshop is for individuals aged 55+ – but all job seekers are welcome and encouraged to attend. […]

The Mature Workers Workshop is for individuals aged 55+ – but all job seekers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This popular workshop will highlight ways to overcome stereotypes and barriers mature workers can often face while pursuing employment.

This workshop will be in-person only.

Résumés and Cover Letters – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 12 1:00pm 09/12/2024 4:00pm America/Los_Angeles Résumés and Cover Letters – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide Successful job seekers take the time to learn what employers want. Learn how two of the four primary pieces of […]

Successful job seekers take the time to learn what employers want. Learn how two of the four primary pieces of job-search-related communication convey to a prospective employer who you are, what you know and what you have to offer. Learn which résumé and cover letter formats best display your strengths in order to attract employers and lead to more interviews!
 

Waitlists are automated. If a person cancels their registration, the next person on the waitlist will be notified. (If you are waitlisted and receive the automated message that you are invited to register, you don’t need to take any further action. The facilitators will send you the class information.) All automated system waitlist notifications will be sent by 8am the workday prior to the workshop. If you do not receive a notification by that time, you should not expect to attend that workshop and should register for a future workshop.

In some cases, messages from the facilitators or the signup service may be directed by your email provider to your junk/spam folder. Please check that folder for system and facilitator messages or invites. It is important to add ESDGPVirtualServices@esd.wa.gov to your email contacts, so your email will recognize – not reject – the invitation message with link.

When you sign up for this event, please use the same name and email address that you use with your worksourcewa.com account.

Contact the facilitators listed above in the contact lines for any additional questions or changes.

If you need an accommodation for a disability to participate in this training, please contact the facilitators listed as contacts in this event. Provide your name, accommodation request, and your town/city of residence. Please make your accommodation request as early as possible so arrangements can be made. If you have limited English proficiency and need information in a language other than English, please contact the facilitators for language assistance.

Estrategias de Búsqueda de Empleo – EN LÍNEA – en todo el estado

Add to Calendar September 12 1:00pm 09/12/2024 4:00pm America/Los_Angeles Estrategias de Búsqueda de Empleo – EN LÍNEA – en todo el estado Conocer a los empleadores en su área y crear una estrategia para orientar la búsqueda de empleo es la clave […]

Conocer a los empleadores en su área y crear una estrategia para orientar la búsqueda de empleo es la clave del éxito. En la clase Estrategias de búsqueda de empleo, ¡aprenderá una variedad de métodos de búsqueda de empleo! Esta clase proporciona consejos sobre el valor de la investigación de diferentes maneras e introduce otras estrategias como redes sociales con meta de trabajo, entrevistas informativas y el uso del Internet para localizar ofertas de trabajo.

Skills and Abilities Workshop

Add to Calendar September 13 1:30pm 09/13/2024 3:30pm America/Los_Angeles Skills and Abilities Workshop You will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to […]

You will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers.  You will also learn verbal communication skills and practice delivering a 60 second commercial – a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers, networking strategies, researching labor market information, and conducting informational interviews, etc. 

Skills and Abilities – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 16 9:00am 09/16/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Skills and Abilities – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of […]

Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of personal qualities that make organizations successful. In this workshop, you will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package, with confidence, your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers. You also will learn oral communication skills and consider drafting a 60-Second Commercial – a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers.

Résumés and Cover Letters – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 17 1:00pm 09/17/2024 4:00pm America/Los_Angeles Résumés and Cover Letters – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide Successful job seekers take the time to learn what employers want. Learn how two of the four primary pieces of […]

Successful job seekers take the time to learn what employers want. Learn how two of the four primary pieces of job-search-related communication convey to a prospective employer who you are, what you know and what you have to offer. Learn which résumé and cover letter formats best display your strengths in order to attract employers and lead to more interviews!

Waitlists are automated. If a person cancels their registration, the next person on the waitlist will be notified. (If you are waitlisted and receive the automated message that you are invited to register, you don’t need to take any further action. The facilitators will send you the class information.) All automated system waitlist notifications will be sent by 8am the workday prior to the workshop. If you do not receive a notification by that time, you should not expect to attend that workshop and should register for a future workshop.

In some cases, messages from the facilitators or the signup service may be directed by your email provider to your junk/spam folder. Please check that folder for system and facilitator messages or invites. It is important to add ESDGPVirtualServices@esd.wa.gov to your email contacts, so your email will recognize – not reject – the invitation message with link.

When you sign up for this event, please use the same name and email address that you use with your worksourcewa.com account.

Contact the facilitators listed above in the contact lines for any additional questions or changes.

If you need an accommodation for a disability to participate in this training, please contact the facilitators listed as contacts in this event. Provide your name, accommodation request, and your town/city of residence. Please make your accommodation request as early as possible so arrangements can be made. If you have limited English proficiency and need information in a language other than English, please contact the facilitators for language assistance.

Job Fair & Networking Event

Add to Calendar September 18 1:30pm 09/18/2024 3:30pm America/Los_Angeles Job Fair & Networking Event WorkSource Rainier Job Fair & Networking Event ~ Participating Organizations Include: ABM ADECCO Alaska Copper Allied Universal Allied Universal Alliance Building […]

WorkSource Rainier Job Fair & Networking Event ~ Participating Organizations Include:

• ABM
• ADECCO
• Alaska Copper
• Allied Universal
• Allied Universal
• Alliance Building Services
• Common Spirit – Virginia Mason
• Federal Bureau of Prisons
• Freedom Equity Group
• Habitation
• Heavy Duty Janitorial
• Port Jobs
• Service Linen
• United Parcel Services ~ UPS
• United States Postal Service ~ USPS
• Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Contact Meaghan Lee at meaghan.lee@esd.wa.gov

*Kalaas Shaqo Raadis Af-Soomaali

Add to Calendar September 24 1:30pm 09/24/2024 3:30pm America/Los_Angeles *Kalaas Shaqo Raadis Af-Soomaali Kalaas Shaqo raadis Af-Soomaali ku baxaya, oo loogu talo galay habka shaqo loo helo.

Kalaas Shaqo raadis Af-Soomaali ku baxaya, oo loogu talo galay habka shaqo loo helo.

Mature Worker Workshop

Add to Calendar September 25 10:00am 09/25/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Mature Worker Workshop The Mature Workers Workshop is for individuals aged 55+ – but all job seekers are welcome and encouraged to attend. […]

The Mature Workers Workshop is for individuals aged 55+ – but all job seekers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This popular workshop will highlight ways to overcome stereotypes and barriers mature workers can often face while pursuing employment.

This workshop will be in-person only.

STATE WIDE ONLINE: Entrepreneur Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) Orientation Session

Add to Calendar September 25 10:00am 09/25/2024 11:30am America/Los_Angeles STATE WIDE ONLINE: Entrepreneur Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) Orientation Session Thinking about self-employment or starting a business? Interested in creating and launching your own business to give you the flexibility […]

Thinking about self-employment or starting a business? Interested in creating and launching your own business to give you the flexibility and income opportunity unavailable through conventional employment? In the Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP), as one of your benefits, you can create a job in your business which interests you and can provide employment income for you. SEAP offers a valuable option to people who want to run their own business.

The SEAP program can help you with starting your business while continuing to receive your weekly unemployment benefits including:

• Self-employment business training
• Business coaching/counseling
• Business plan development
• Resources available to help your business
• Available financing options

SEAP is a unique opportunity for you to enter into self-employment entrepreneurial training and receive business counseling while you collect unemployment benefits. If you qualify and enroll in an approved training program, you do not have to look for other jobs while in the SEAP program. Register for the Entrepreneur SEAP Orientation Session to learn more.

Veteran’s Job Club flyer for WS Rainier 25 September 24

Add to Calendar September 25 10:00am 09/25/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Veteran’s Job Club flyer for WS Rainier 25 September 24 ATTENTION ALL VETERANS! Have questions about job training programs or job search? VA programs? Military transition or job seeking strategy […]

ATTENTION ALL VETERANS! Have questions about job training programs or job search? VA programs? Military transition or job seeking strategy success questions? An Informational opportunity on JOB SEARCH and TRAINING Programs for Veterans. WorkSource Rainier is hosting a Virtual Job Club. Join us on 25 September 2024 @ 1000. This is a virtual event not in-person. The link to log on to job club will be on the Rainier WorkSourceWA.com website and is displayed below. Any Veteran job seekers is encouraged to attend.

If you want more information, feel free to contact Michael Crawford at 360-704-0496 or

Skills and Abilities – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide

Add to Calendar September 27 9:00am 09/27/2024 12:00pm America/Los_Angeles Skills and Abilities – Job Hunter Virtual Workshop – Statewide Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of […]

Today’s economy requires workers who can transfer skills from one work setting to another and who have the kinds of personal qualities that make organizations successful. In this workshop, you will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package, with confidence, your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers. You also will learn oral communication skills and consider drafting a 60-Second Commercial – a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers.

Skills and Abilities Workshop

Add to Calendar September 27 1:30pm 09/27/2024 3:30pm America/Los_Angeles Skills and Abilities Workshop You will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to […]

You will learn to identify, demonstrate, and package your skills and personal qualities in ways that will be meaningful to employers.  You will also learn verbal communication skills and practice delivering a 60 second commercial – a brief, high-impact presentation to potential employers, networking strategies, researching labor market information, and conducting informational interviews, etc. 

Orientation to Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and Training Benefits (TB)

Add to Calendar October 03 1:30pm 10/03/2024 4:00pm America/Los_Angeles Orientation to Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and Training Benefits (TB) Are you receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits and considering enrolling in some additional training to enhance your skills or to change […]

Are you receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits and considering enrolling in some additional training to enhance your skills or to change your career path? If so, you will need to apply for Commissioner-Approved Training (CAT) and/or Training Benefits (TB). This workshop will guide you through the requirements, processes, and research needed to submit an application.