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CENTER FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION
NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES
November 1 Assessment Testing - DIT Lab 8:45am-1:30pm-(DIT Lab) (Referrals Only) (S. Hicks)
PSP Orientation/Customer Service Training – 9:00am-3:00pm (GR (DSS Staff)
November 2 SNAPET Orientation – 9:00am-12:00pm (GR) (Alma Griffin)
Information Session -1:30pm-2:30pm (GR) (Thursdays ONLY) See front desk staff
Resume Clinic – 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) (F. Beckett)
November 3 SNAPET Customer Service Training – 9:00am-4:00pm (GR) – (Alma Griffin)
Carry-Over Eligibility Verification Session – 10:00am- 11:00am (BR) (By Special Appointment Only)
(Center Closes at 1:00pm)
November 6 SMART GOALS- DREAM & ACHIEVE - 9:30am -10:30am (GR) (Felicia Beckett)
Carry-Over Eligibility Verification Session – 11:00am – 12:00pm (GR) (By Special Appointment Only)
Career Connect - 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) – (CWI Staff)
November 7 VIEW Orientation- 8:30am -11:30am (GR)-Referred VIEW Participants Only
Bridging the Gap - 11:45am -1:15pm (GR) (Richard Walker)
TechStar - Computer Basic 101 - 1:15pm-2:15pm (GR) (Tammy Glotz)
November 8 Assessment Testing - DIT Lab 8:45am-1:30pm-(DIT Lab) (Referrals Only) (S. Jefferson-Johnson)
November 9 Information Session -10:00am-11:00am (GR) (Thursdays ONLY) See front desk staff
Resume Clinic – 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) (F. Beckett)
November 10 (VETERANS DAY - HOLIDAY - CENTER CLOSED)
November 13 SMART GOALS- DREAM & ACHIEVE - 9:30am -10:30am (GR) (Felicia Beckett)
Carry-Over Eligibility Verification Session – 11:00am – 12:00pm (GR) (By Special Appointment Only)
Career Connect - 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) – (CWI Staff)
November 14 VIEW Orientation- 8:30am -11:30am (GR)- Referred VIEW Participants Only
DSS/CWI Job Fair – 1400 Conrad Center, Richmond, VA 23219 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Project Homeless – Richmond Convention Center – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Bridging the Gap - 11:45am -1:15pm (GR) (Richard Walker)
TechStar - Computer Basic 101 - 1:15pm-2:15pm (GR) (Tammy Glotz)
November 15 PSP Orientation/Customer Service Training – 9:00am-3:00pm (GR (DSS Staff)
November 16 SNAPET Orientation – 9:00am-12:00pm (GR) (Alma Griffin)
Information Session -1:30pm-2:30pm (GR) (Thursdays ONLY) See front desk staff
Resume Clinic – 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) (F. Beckett)
MYA Future Leaders-Youth – 4:30pm-6:00pm (BR) (Toria Edmonds-Howell)
November 17 SNAPET Customer Service Training – 9:00AM-4:00PM (GR) – (Alma Griffin)
Workplace Excellence – 10:00am-12:30pm – Dependability (S. Purell)
Carry-Over Eligibility Verification Session – 10:00am -11:00am (BR) (By Special Appointment Only)
(Center Closes at 1:00pm)
November 20 SMART GOALS- DREAM & ACHIEVE - 9:30am -10:30am (GR) (Felicia Beckett)
Carry-Over Eligibility Verification Session – 11:00am – 12:00pm (GR) (By Special Appointment Only)
Career Connect - 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) (CWI Staff)
November 21 VIEW Orientation- 8:30am -11:30am (GR)-Referred VIEW Participants Only
Bridging the Gap - 11:45am -1:15pm (GR) (Richard Walker)
TechStar - Computer Basic 101 - 1:15pm-2:15pm (GR) (Tammy Glotz)
November 22 Assessment Testing - DIT Lab 8:45am-1:30pm-(DIT Lab) (Referrals Only) (S. Hicks)
November 23 (THANKSGIVING DAY - HOLIDAY - CENTER CLOSED)
November 24 (THANKSGIVING DAY - HOLIDAY - CENTER CLOSED)
November 27 SMART GOALS- DREAM & ACHIEVE - 9:30am -10:30am (GR) (Felicia Beckett)
Carry-Over Eligibility Verification Session – 11:00am – 12:00pm (GR) (By Special Appointment Only)
Career Connect - 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) (CWI Staff)
November 28 VIEW Orientation- 8:30am -11:30am (GR)-Referred VIEW Participants Only
TechStar - Computer Basic 101 - 1:15pm-2:15pm (GR) (Tammy Glotz)
November 29 Assessment Testing - DIT Lab 8:45am-1:30pm-(DIT Lab) (Referrals Only) (S. Jefferson)
PSP Orientation/Customer Service Training – 9:00am-3:00pm (GR (DSS Staff)
November 30 Information Session -1:30pm-2:30pm (GR) (Thursdays ONLY) See front desk staff
Resume Clinic – 3:00pm -4:30pm (GR) (F. Beckett)
MYA Future Leaders-Youth – 4:30pm-6:00pm (BR) (Toria Edmonds-Howell)
Come join us at: Center for Workforce Innovation
900 East Marshall Street, Suite 160
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Office: 804 646-6464 Fax: 804 646-5088
BR-Blue Room * GR-Green Room * CR-Conference Room * RR-Resource Room * IR-Interview Room
Workshop and Activity Descriptions
Admiral Security: Two day course that offers participants training in unarmed security procedures. (This is contingent
upon referral and satisfactory criminal background check). A High School Diploma or GED is required of this training.
Bridging the Gap: This workshop is designed to help the homeless, ex-felons, veterans and others looking for work or
training. Come find out how they can help.
Career Connect: When looking for work, establishing a networking system is very important. Join our staff and others
and discover how to professionally present yourself to employers.
Career Scope: Standardized and timed interest and aptitude assessment for education and career guidance. Career
Scope's comprehensive reports provide career recommendations that align with your interests and aptitudes.
Financial Literacy: Come improve your financial literacy. Earning money is one thing; and managing it once you have
earned it is another matter. If you are in debt, learn what you can do to remove it. Come hear it from a professional.
How to Get Hired: If you are looking for work, do not miss these sessions. Employers will be on-site to share
information about their company, employment opportunities and job requirements, and answers to related questions.
Come prepared with a resume and dress in your best job search attire.
Improving Your Earning Potential: This workshop will show you how increasing your educational attainment can
lead to increasing your earning potential.
Mock Interviews: Preparing for an interview is one of the most important things one can do ‘before’ the interview takes
place. Take this opportunity to prepare by practicing with professionals who can coach you on how to answer interview
questions and give you constructive feedback. Come with a resume and dress in your best job search attire.
Navigating the Virginia Workforce Network: Register with the Virginia Employment Commission and improve job
search skills and job opportunities. Post your resume on their site, get hits from employers, receive job fair alerts, and
more. Take advantage of this added resource as you look for work.
Smart Goals: Setting goals is easy but achieving them is not always easy. This workshop will guide you in the process
of making your goals more attainable. Learn the 5 steps of goal setting, making them Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Realistic and Time Oriented.
Workplace Excellence Workshop Series: This series consists of 10 modules designed to help people understand and
deliver what employers really want in today’s workplace.
Adaptability: Today’s workplace is changing faster than ever. Learn how to navigate success in this new environment.
Communicationability: Gain tips on how to use your best verbal and non-verbal communication skills in the
workplace.
Dependability: Learn to maximize your time in the workplace. It’s more than being on time for work. It’s about the work.
Presentability: Understand the importance of company image; one can obtain a professional wardrobe inexpensively.
Reasonability: Learn to use reason to solve problems on the job for positive outcomes that lead to success.
Respectability: Companies need employees who get along and bring out the best in each other. Learn what that really
means.
Suitability: When hiring, employers look for a ‘good fit’. Come find out if you can fit in culturally and do the job well.
Transitionability: Learn how to prepare for a new job and succeed in the first 90 days, and maintain life/work balance.
Workability: Learn the realities of the workplace by understanding your supporting role in a company and their bottom-
line to make money and provide service.
Writeability: Learn how to write and deliver written communication in the workplace. Receive tips on email, text
writing and more.
SH 11/1/17
Our business is changing lives…. Helping people to help themselves through the power of work.rougrk! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 INFORMATION SESSION
VCU Trio Education
10:00am
2
Nov. 1st Basic Computer I 9:00am – 12:00pm
Basic Computer II 1:00pm – 3:00pm
3
Financial Literacy workshops will be held on Thursdays starting at 9:30am.
Call (804) 971– 0439 for more details
6
GoodPREP Xpress
1:30pm – 4:30pm
7 JOB FAIR
Call Center & Customer Service
10:00am
8 JOB FAIR
Call Center & Customer Service
10:00am
9 JOB FAIR
Insurance Agents
10:00am
10
13 JOB FAIR
Manor Care Seeking CNAs, LPNs & PCAs
1:00pm
14 JOB FAIR
10:00am
15 INFORMATION SESSION
Accelerated Wireless Technician Certification Program
10:00am
16 JOB FAIR
Insurance Agents
10:00am
17
20 JOB FAIR
10:00am
21 JOB FAIR
Barbers needed
10:00am
22 23 CLOSED
24
27
GoodPREP Xpress
9:30am – 12:30pm
Nov. 20th
28 ORIENTATION I and II
Learn about our Programs & Services
9:00am-9:30am Meet with our
Employment Specialists 9:30am-11:00am
Nov. 13th & Nov. 27
29
Take advantage of the free services by having your Résumé reviewed by
an Employment Specialist (by appointment only)
30
BASIC BUDGETING…USING CREDIT TO
YOUR ADVANTAGE…PLANNING FOR
YOUR FUTURE
9:30am – 3:00pm
WORKSHOP
9:00am – 12:00pm
Nov. 9th
Richmond Community Employment Center 6301 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, Virginia 23225 (804) 521-4918
November 2017
Hours of Operation Open Saturdays Mon & Wed 8:30am – 4:30pm Nov. 4th & 18th Tues & Thurs 8:30am – 6:00pm 9:00am to 1:00pm Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm
Call Center & Customer Service
On the spot interviews. Seeking candidates for various positions es for various positions
4 Workshops in one! The GoodPREP Xpress is designed to assist you in a competive Job Market. This series includes My Application, My Résumé, My Image and My Interview. Check them out.
Refuge for Men Barber Shop
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS BUT NO
INTERVIEW? GETTING THE
INTERVIEW BUT NOT THE JOB? WE
CAN HELP, CALL TODAY!
Résumé Review!!
NORTHSIDE CEC PETERSBURG CEC MECHANICSVILLE CEC HAMPTON CEC
2606-B Chamberlayne Avenue 65 Crater Circle 7147 Brandy Run Drive 1911 Saville Row
Richmond, VA 23222 Petersburg, VA 23805 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Hampton, VA 23666
(804) 823-2787 (804) 451-1773 (804) 417-6721 (757) 951-4200
Note: Hours vary by location, call the center nearest you for more details on upcoming events!
ADA Compliance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Goodwill will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in workshops open to the general public. Notification of seven
business days prior to the event will be needed to make arrangements to provide reasonable accommodations. Contact the Employment Center with your request. Please include the requested accommodation and your
contact (804) 745-6300
Basic Budgeting
Using Credit for your Advantage
Planning for your Future
Incentive Requirements:
The participant must take three classes and two mentoring sessions to receive $75.00
The participant is eligible for another $25.00 incentive after he/she completes a 30, 60 and 90 day check in with the mentor.
Want to Register? Have Questions?
Contact Deborah Hall (804) 971– 0439
Found A Job?
Call us with your
new job information…. We will enter your name to win a prize!
(804) 521-4918
Employment Center Services
JOB LEADS
Current Job leads, Job Fairs
CAREER PLANNING Assessment Tools, Case Management
WORKSHOPS
Varied topics: résumé writing, interviewing skills, money matters, company presentations
& more
ELECTRONIC SERVICES Computers, Copier, Fax, Internet, & Email
EX-OFFENDER OUTREACH
Re-Entry Employment Workshop
SPECIALIZED TRAINING Customer Service
Hospitality Onsite GED & ELL
*10 Page maximum copies allowed/fax for
employment/training purposes only.
RSVP Today 804-521-4918 4 Workshops in one! The GoodPREP Xpress is designed to assist you in a competive Job Market. This series includes My Application, My Résumé, My Image and My Interview. Check them out!
Connect with us today! www.goodwillvirginia.org
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WORKSHOPS
Our business is changing lives…. Helping people to help themselves through the power of work.rougrk! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
WORKSHOPS
*Nov. 9th 10:00am Basic Budgeting
*Nov. 16th 10:00am Using Credit to You Advantage
1 FREE HEALTH SCREENING
Blood Pressure & Diabetic Screening
November 8th 10:00am – 12:00pm
2 WORKSHOP
9:30am – 12:30pm
3 ORIENTATION I and II Learn about our
Programs & Services Meet with our
Employment Specialists
9:30am -11:00am
6
7 JOB FAIR
Refuge for Men Barber Shop
10:00am
8 INFORMATION SESSION
Virginia State University Accelerated Wireless
Technician Certification Program
10:00am
9 JOB FAIR
Health Care Positions
10:00am
10
13 TROUBLE FINDING A JOB?
Working with an Employment Specialist, you
can improve your odds of obtaining employment.
SIGN-UP NOW!
14 JOB FAIR
10:00am
15 JOB FAIR
Call Center/Customer Service Positions.
10:00am
16 JOB FAIR
Call Center/Customer Service Positions
10:00am
17
20 RÉSUMÉ REVIEW
Wed., Nov. 22nd 10:00am
Wed., Nov. 29th 10:00am
21 Get an edge on the competition with our new GoodPREP
Xpress Workshop!
22
23
24
27 We can help you…
Check out our GoodPREP Workshops!
28
30 WORKSHOP
Planning for Your Future
10:00am
* Nov. 8th * Computer Class
9AM-12PM COMPUTER BASICS I 1PM-3PM COMPUTER BASICS II
3PM-4PM PRACTICE LAB
Northside Community Employment Center 2606-B Chamberlayne Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23222 (804) 823-2787
Hours of Operation Open Monday thru Thursday Saturdays 9:00am – 4:00pm Nov. 4th & 18th Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm 9:00am – 1:00pm November 2017
JOB FAIR
On The Spot Interviews. Seeking candidates for various positions.
Nov. 15th 1:00pm
4 Workshops in One! GoodPREP Xpress Thu., Nov. 2nd 9am – 12pm GoodPREP Xpress Wed., Nov. 15th 1pm – 4pm
My Application, My Résumé, My Image & My Interview combined into one workshop for your convenience!
ADA Compliance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Goodwill will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in workshops open to the general public. Notification of seven
business days prior to the event will be needed to make arrangements to provide reasonable accommodations. Contact the Employment Center with your request. Please include the requested accommodation and your
contact (804) 745-6300
Basic Budgeting Thursday, Nov. 9th 10:00am -12:30pm
Using Credit for your Advantage
Thursday, Nov. 16th 10:00am – 11:30am
Planning for your Future Thursday, Nov. 30th 10:00am – 11:30am
Incentive Requirements:
The participant must take three classes and two mentoring sessions to receive $75.00
The participant is eligible for another $25.00 incentive after he/she completes a 30, 60 and 90 day check in with the mentor.
Want to Register? Have Questions?
Contact Deborah Hall (804) 971– 0439
Found A Job?
Call us with your new job information….
We will enter your name to win a prize!
(804) 823-2787
Employment Center Services
JOB LEADS
Current Job Leads, Job Fairs
CAREER PLANNING Assessment Tools, Case Management
WORKSHOPS
Varied topics: résumé writing, interviewing skills, money matters, company presentations &
more ELECTRONIC SERVICES
Computers, Copier, Fax, Internet, & Email
EX-OFFENDER OUTREACH Re-Entry Employment Workshop
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Customer Service Hospitality
Onsite GED & ELL
*10 Page maximum copies allowed/fax for employment/training purposes only.
WORKSHOPS Sign Up Today! 804-823-2787
4 Workshops in One! GoodPREP Xpress Thu., Nov. 2nd 9am -12pm GoodPREP Xpress Wed., Nov 15th 1pm – 4pm
My Application, My Résumé, My Image & My Interview combined into one workshop for your convenience!
Connect with us today! www.goodwillvirginia.org
REMINDER:
Sign up for TEXT ALERTS
RICHMOND CEC PETERSBURG CEC MECHANICSVILLE CEC HAMPTON CEC
6301 Midlothian Turnpike 65 Crater Circle 7147 Brandy Run Drive 1911 Saville Row
Richmond, VA 23225 Petersburg, VA 23805 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Hampton, VA 23666
(804) 521-4918 (804) 451-1773 (804) 417-6721 (757) 951-4200
Note: Hours vary by location, call the center nearest you for more details on upcoming events!
Our business is changing lives…. Helping people to help themselves through the power of work.rougrk!A Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 INFORMATION SESSION
Accelerated Wireless Technician Certification Program
10:00am
2
2:00pm – 4:00pm
3
Basic Computer I
9:00am – 1:00pm
6
Basic Budgeting
10:00am – 12:30pm
7 HIRING FAIR
Various Positions
10:00am – 12:00pm
8 HIRING FAIR
1:00pm
9
My Résumé Workshop
9:30am – 11:30am
10
13
Using Credit To Your Advantage
10:00am – 11:30am
14 JOB FAIR
Call Center & Customer Service
10:00am
15 INFORMATION SESSION
1:00pm
16 WORKSHOPS My Image Workshop
2:00pm – 4:00pm
9:00am – 12:00pm
17
20
Planning for Your Future
10:00am – 11:30am
21 Orientation I Goodwill Services
9:00am – 9:30am
Orientation II Meet with an ES 9:30am – 11:00am
22 JOB FAIR
10:00am Nov. 16th
23 CLOSED
24
27
28 Orientation I Goodwill Services
9:00am – 9:30am
Orientation II Meet with an ES 9:30am – 11:00am
29
30
My Interview Workshop
9:30am – 11:30am
Petersburg Community Employment Center 65 Crater Circle Petersburg, Virginia 23805 (804) 451-1773
Hours of Operation
Monday thru Thursday Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm Nov. 4th & 18th Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm 9:00am – 1:00pm
November 2017
Sussex County Prison hiring Guards
Refuge for Men Barber Shop Barbers needed
CDS Tractor Trailer
Training
My Application Workshop
Résumé Review!!
Take advantage of the free services by having your
Résumé reviewed by an Employment Specialist (by appointment only)
Did you know that by working with our
Employment Specialist it can better your odds of obtaining employment?
NORTHSIDE CEC RICHMOND CEC MECHANICSVILLE CEC HAMPTON CEC
2606-B Chamberlayne Avenue 6301 Midlothian Turnpike 7147 Brandy Run Drive 1911 Saville Row
Richmond, VA 23222 Richmond, VA 23225 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Hampton, VA 23666
(804) 823-2787 (804) 521-4918 (804) 417-6721 (757) 951-4200
Note: Hours vary by location, call the center nearest you for more details on upcoming events!
ADA Compliance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Goodwill will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in workshops open to the general public. Notification of seven business
days prior to the event will be needed to make arrangements to provide reasonable accommodations. Contact the Employment Center with your request. Please include the requested accommodation and your contact (804) 745-6300
Basic Budgeting Monday, Nov. 6th 10:00am -12:30pm
Using Credit for your Advantage
Monday, Nov. 13th 10:00am – 11:30am
Planning for your Future Monday, Nov. 20th 10:00am – 11:30am
Incentive Requirements:
The participant must take three classes and two mentoring sessions to receive $75.00
The participant is eligible for another $25.00 incentive after he/she completes a 30, 60 and 90 day check in with the mentor.
Want to Register? Have Questions?
Contact Deborah Hall (804) 971– 0439
Found A Job?
Call us with your
new job information…. We will enter your name to win a prize!
(804) 451-1773
Employment Center Services
JOB LEADS
Current Job leads, Job Fairs
CAREER PLANNING Assessment Tools, Case Management
WORKSHOPS
Varied topics: résumé writing, interviewing skills, money matters, company presentations
& more
ELECTRONIC SERVICES Computers, Copier, Fax, Internet, & Email
EX-OFFENDER OUTREACH
Re-Entry Employment Workshop
SPECIALIZED TRAINING Customer Service
Hospitality Onsite GED & ELL
*10 Page maximum copies allowed/fax for employment/training purposes only.
Workshop….RSVP Today (804)-451-1773
Sign-up now for our Digital Literacy series this month Basic Computer Nov 3rd 9:00am
Connect with us today! www.goodwillvirginia.org
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