WorkSource East Career Center Hours: Monday Friday: 8am- 5pm

19421 SE Stark Portland, OR 97233, 503-660-1440

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March 2012
ALL ACTIVITIES MUST BE SCHEDULED register online at: www.worksourceportlandmetro.org
A Partnership of Mt. Hood Community College and Oregon Employment Department KIF Keep it Fresh Maywood 10100 NE Prescott, Portland, OR 97220

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Thursday Friday
weekly 3/15 only 3/1, 3/29 only Know Your Market 9:00 12:00; 3/9 only

Monday
Open Skills Lab - Maywood 8:30 - 11:30 weekly

Tuesday

Wednesday
Job Club 9:30 11:30

Workplace Computer Basic NCRC Orientation 8:30 11:30; 3/6 & 3/20 only 8:30 9:00 weekly NCRC Reading Training Information Workshop WP Computer Office 9:00 10:30 weekly 9:00 10:00 weekly 8:30 11:30; 3/13 & 3/27 only NCRC Math 10:3012:00 weekly Open Skills Lab NCRC Locating Information WP Computer Basic Maywood 1:00 4:00 weekly 1:00 2:30 weekly 1:00 4:00; 3/12 only WP Computer Office Maywood 1:00 4:00; 3/5, 3/19, 3/26 Resume Workshop 1:30 4:00 Open Skills Lab 1:30 4:30 weekly weekly Job Search Essentials 8:30 12:30; 3/28 only

Career Exploration 12:30 4:30 Workplace Math 12:30 3:30

Open Skills Lab 10:00 - 1:30 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30 Job Search Workshop 1:30 3:30 3/2 & 3/16 only Job Search for Mature Workers 1:30 3:30 3/9 only Workplace Math Mayw Rm.219 9:30 12:30; 3/9 & 3/30 only Improve your Locating Info skills Mayw Rm.219 9:30 11:30; 3/2 & 3/16 only

Improve your Locating Info skills 12:30 2:30 3/8 & 3/22 OJT Orientation 3:00 4:00; 3/1, 3/15, 3/29 only WS Scholarship Workshop 3:00 4:00; 3/8 & 3/22 only

Check for inoffice hiring events.

Social Networking 9:00 11:30; 3/14 only KIF - Networking 9:00 11:30; 3/21 only

Interview Workshop 1:30 4:00 weekly

Spanish Workshops
Computacin e Internet en Espaol - Aprenda como usar la computadora, correo electrnico y como navegar en el internet Monday: 8:30 11:30 MS Word en Espaol- Aprenda cmo hacer documentos en la computadora Maywood Rm. 303. 1:00 4:00 Friday 3/16 Only Weekly

Russian Workshops
Ko : . Thursday 1:30 4:30 3/1 & 3/22 Only Job Club: , . iMatchSkills a, . , . . Thursday 1:30 4:30 3/8 & 3/29 Only

ELL Workshops In English for English Language Learners

ELL Computer Skills: Beginning Computer instruction, learn to open files, overview of email use, and find information on the internet for ELL. Friday 1:30 3:30; 3/16 Only Rosetta Stone: language software instruction to learn English for ELL students Wednesday 3:00 4:00; weekly

Evening & Special NCRC Workshops

NCRC Orientation is required prior to taking any assessments (applies to day and evening NCRC) NCRC Orientation and Reading Assessment: 6:00pm 8:00pm 3/1, 3/15 NCRC Math and Locating Information Assessments 6:00pm 9:00pm 3/8, 3/22

Standard Workshop Descriptions Job Search

Interview Workshop: Learn types of interviews you are likely to encounter and suggestions for preparing to answer the typical interview questions Job Club Workshop: Network with other job seekers, discuss different job search related topic each week, share job leads Prereq - Resume, Interview Job Search Essentials Workshop: Advanced Job Search Workshop to learn how to market your skills, understand the hidden job market & networking. Learn about Proactive and Reactive job search. (4 hour workshop - Prereq - Resume, Interview) Job Search for Mature Workers Group: Support and Job Search Networking for individuals over 50 years of age. Job Search Workshop: Learn strategies to increase the effectiveness of your job search including how to use iMatch Skills/working in Oregon and other online resources

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Career Explorations: Explore career options; integrate tools and resources to develop a Career Plan. Prereq Saved Prosperity Planner, Bring resume Keep it Fresh Improve your locating information: This workshop helps to prepare you for the NCRC assessment NCRC: National Career Readiness Certificate, document your skills with a certificate recognized by employers across the country. Must be pre-registered and attend orientation. OJT Orientation: Learn about the process to apply for On the Job Training (OJT) opportunities. Prereq. Have NCRC and current resume Open Skills Lab: Scheduled time in the Learning Lab to work on specific learning objectives including basic keyboarding, mouse, online learning for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced computer, math and reading comprehension, and resume building. Training Information Workshop: Resources to Plan and Pay for Training: Do you know you need training but arent sure how to pay for it? Attend this workshop to learn about funding resources, including scholarships available through WorkSource. Workplace Computer Basic: Beginning computer instruction, learn to open files, overview of email use, and Overview of Windows Workplace Computer MS Office: This course provides introductory instruction in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Know Your Market Workshop: Learn to use OLMIS to gather information re: occupations, industries and the labor market conditions that impact career planning.

Resume Workshop: Learn how to target types of resumes that can get you interviews. Social Networking for Job Search: Learn how to use Social Networking tools to support your job search, build an online professional network, conduct company specific research and access exclusive job opportunities Networking: Networking is the most effective way to land a job! In this workshop learn how to identify, develop and expand your professional network. Learn the most effective ways and venues for networking opportunities and, learn how to get the best results from job/career fairs.

Workplace Math Workshop: Focused on math used on the job in a variety of industries, this workshop provides basic math instruction, GED math preparation and higher level occupational math. This workshop will include instructor led learning activities and facilitated self paced instruction. Prepare for the NCRC Math assessment.

Workplace ESL: This seven week, nine hours per week multi-level workshop provides English language instruction using job search and workplace topics. New classes start 3/5 - 4/20/12 9-12 M/W/F

Children are not allowed in workshops Please be on time to all workshops. Late arrivals will need to reschedule

WS Scholarship Workshop: Learn how to apply for WorkSource funds for occupational training. Funds are limited, not every application will be approved. Prereq. Training information

Workshops are all held in the lower event level of the WorkSource East center or at Maywood (if specified)
- WorkSource Portland Metro East is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services, alternate formats and language services are available to individuals with disabilities and limited English proficiency. - All classes free of cost upon request. Programs are financed in whole or in part with funds provided through Worksystems, Inc. from the U.S. Department of Labor. To place free relays call in Oregon dial 711.