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Virtual Career Center Seminar
Virtual Career Center Seminar
This is an Interactive Live Webinar conducted via a Zoom Meeting. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. You will receive an email at least one day prior to the CCS with instructions on how to join the Zoom meeting. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Networking is an important and often unused job search tool to access the “hidden job market.” This webinar provides suggestions for creating a successful networking plan, as well as providing a description of the “Information Interview” process.
3 events,
Orientación en Español
Orientación en Español
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en persona en nuestra oficina en 850 la calle High en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900
Orientación en Español
Orientación en Español
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en persona en nuestra oficina en 850 la calle High en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900
Job Search Strategies & Your Digital Identity
Job Search Strategies & Your Digital Identity
To begin this in-person computer skills workshop, participants will receive a free, 6-month learner membership to Northstar Digital Literacy’s online learning platform. Through Northstar’s interactive, online curriculum, workshop participants will learn and practice essential skills needed for a successful job search, as well as strategies for managing one's online presence to support career success. Starting with Northstar’s Career Search Skills curriculum, participants will cover foundational job seeker topics such as using email, conducting online job searches, creating strong resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews. Learners will also explore career search strategies, networking techniques, [...]
2 events,
Training Opportunities
Training Opportunities
Training Grant Opportunities (Remote using Zoom): This webinar will discuss various training grant opportunities, funding and eligibility possibilities in Hampden County. ***Note: Attending this webinar is a prerequisite first step in order to pursue grant funding through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to pay for the cost of certain training programs.
Career Center Seminar
Career Center Seminar
This is an In Person Career Center Seminar to be held at MassHire Holyoke, STEAM Building, 208 Race Street, Holyoke. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule.
2 events,
Orientación en Español
Orientación en Español
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en persona en nuestra oficina en 850 la calle High en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900
ChatGPT Your Job Search Key
ChatGPT Your Job Search Key
ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!: Discover how ChatGPT can turbocharge your job search! Join our workshop, ‘ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!’ and learn expert strategies to optimize resumes, target job searches, ace interviews, and negotiate salaries. Regardless of where you are in the job search process, this workshop will revolutionize your approach to landing your dream job. Don’t miss out — secure your spot now and accelerate your career with ChatGPT!
1 event,
Job Search Tips and Tools
Job Search Tips and Tools
Job Search Tips and Tools (Remote using Zoom): This webinar will go over the tools and strategies to ensure an efficient and successful job search. Topics include career exploration, labor market investigation (LMI), where to find job openings, how to leverage your social media accounts, and how to develop the skills you need to land the job that is right for you. We will also discuss how MassHire Career Centers can support you along the way!
0 events,
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2 events,
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Networking is an important and often unused job search tool to access the “hidden job market.” This webinar provides suggestions for creating a successful networking plan, as well as providing a description of the “Information Interview” process.
Virtual Career Center Seminar
Virtual Career Center Seminar
This is an Interactive Live Webinar conducted via a Zoom Meeting. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. You will receive an email at least one day prior to the CCS with instructions on how to join the Zoom meeting. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule
2 events,
Computer & Internet Basics
Computer & Internet Basics
Computer & Internet Basics– Navigate Windows 11 Operating System, browse safely, complete online forms, and troubleshoot tech issues. This workshop is in person at MassHire Holyoke, 208 Race Street, Holyoke MA
Slay Your Resume
Slay Your Resume
Slay Your Resume (in-person): In this resume workshop you will find out what gets a resume noticed and placed at the top of the “Yes” pile. We will go over some best practices, as well as many common Do’s and Don’ts in order to make a positive impression on employers. This workshop is good for people who need to improve their existing resume, are in the beginning stages of creating one, or for those who are just not quite sure why they are not getting interviews. This workshop is in person at MassHire Holyoke, 208 [...]
1 event,
Career Center Seminar
Career Center Seminar
This is an In Person Career Center Seminar to be held at MassHire Holyoke, STEAM Building, 208 Race Street, Holyoke. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule.
2 events,
Outsmart the Resume Robots
Outsmart the Resume Robots
Outsmart the Resume Robots (Remote using Zoom): In this webinar you will learn what Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are and what happens after an applicant applies for a job online through an ATS Platform. We will teach you how to create a resume that will get you noticed through these systems and how to maximize your chances of getting a response from employers throughout the online job application process. We will also discuss how ATS benefit employers, and apply that knowledge to the online application process in order to maximize your chances of getting an [...]
Orientación en Español
Orientación en Español
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en persona en nuestra oficina en 850 la calle High en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900
1 event,
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search (Remote using Zoom): Discover the vast wealth of labor market information found on O*NET Online and explore ways to leverage this information to expand your career exploration and gain valuable insights into industry trends and job outlooks. Cure your writer’s block in preparing resumes and cover letters by accessing professional language to describe your previous work experience. Prepare for job interviews by comparing your previously held occupations to your target occupations. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the full potential of what this secret weapon can do to [...]
0 events,
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2 events,
Virtual Career Center Seminar
Virtual Career Center Seminar
This is an Interactive Live Webinar conducted via a Zoom Meeting. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. You will receive an email at least one day prior to the CCS with instructions on how to join the Zoom meeting. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule
ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key
ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key
ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key: Discover how ChatGPT can turbocharge your job search! Join our workshop, ‘ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key’ and learn expert strategies to optimize resumes, target job searches, ace interviews, and negotiate salaries. Regardless of where you are in the job search process, this workshop will revolutionize your approach to landing your dream job. Don’t miss out — secure your spot now and accelerate your career with ChatGPT!
2 events,
Using Gmail and Google Docs
Using Gmail and Google Docs
Gmail & Google Docs– Set up a professional Gmail, improve email skills, and create polished documents. This workshop is in person at MassHire Holyoke, 208 Race Street, Holyoke, MA
Interviewing Skills Webinar
Interviewing Skills Webinar
Interviewing Skills (Remote using Zoom): During this interactive webinar you will know the steps to prepare for a successful virtual or in-person interview, draft a Personal Commercial, and practice questions and answers to enable you to relate your skills and accomplishments in ways to show how you can help the employer. The concept of “Information Interviews” and salary negotiations will also be discussed.
2 events,
Training Grant Opportunities
Training Grant Opportunities
Training Grant Opportunities (Remote using Zoom): This webinar will discuss various training grant opportunities, funding and eligibility possibilities. Training opportunities are for Western Massachusetts residents only. ***Note: Attending this webinar is a prerequisite first step in order to pursue grant funding through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to pay for the cost of certain training programs. ***Note: In order to obtain a WIOA training grant from MassHire Holyoke, you either must be a current resident of Hampden County or your most recent layoff was from a Hampden County employer. Please call our main number [...]
Career Center Seminar
Career Center Seminar
This is an In Person Career Center Seminar to be held at MassHire Holyoke, STEAM Building, 208 Race Street, Holyoke. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule.
2 events,
Orientación en Español
Orientación en Español
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en persona en nuestra oficina en 850 la calle High en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900
Job Search Tips and Tools
Job Search Tips and Tools
Job Search Tips and Tools (Remote using Zoom): This webinar will go over the tools and strategies to ensure an efficient and successful job search. Topics include career exploration, labor market investigation (LMI), where to find job openings, how to leverage your social media accounts, and how to develop the skills you need to land the job that is right for you. We will also discuss how MassHire Career Centers can support you along the way!
1 event,
The Curious Candidate
The Curious Candidate
The Curious Candidate-A Career Exploration Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Are you considering a career change either to earn more money, for greater personal fulfillment, more flexibility or simply to try something new? It is all too easy to get "career pathway tunnel vision" and feel stuck in one particular occupation. This webinar will help participants assess their priorities, needs and interests in choosing a new career pathway, as well as identifying where they can apply their transferable skills and experience to new opportunities, and how they can pursue training opportunities to fill any skills gaps.
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search (Remote using Zoom): Discover the vast wealth of labor market information found on O*NET Online and explore ways to leverage this information to expand your career exploration and gain valuable insights into industry trends and job outlooks. Cure your writer’s block in preparing resumes and cover letters by accessing professional language to describe your previous work experience. Prepare for job interviews by comparing your previously held occupations to your target occupations. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the full potential of what this secret weapon can do to [...]
Virtual Career Center Seminar
Virtual Career Center Seminar
This is an Interactive Live Webinar conducted via a Zoom Meeting. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. You will receive an email at least one day prior to the CCS with instructions on how to join the Zoom meeting. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule
1 event,
Learning Microsoft Office
Learning Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Essentials– Learn and practice three of the most common workplace software programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance your transferable skill set for employment. This workshop is in Person at MassHire Holyoke, 208 Race Street, Holyoke, MA
1 event,
Career Center Seminar
Career Center Seminar
This is an In Person Career Center Seminar to be held at MassHire Holyoke, STEAM Building, 208 Race Street, Holyoke. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule.
1 event,
Orientación en Español
Orientación en Español
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en persona en nuestra oficina en 850 la calle High en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900
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2 events,
Career Center Seminar
Career Center Seminar
This is an In Person Career Center Seminar to be held at MassHire Holyoke, STEAM Building, 208 Race Street, Holyoke. To schedule you must go to www.Mass.gov/jobquest and register as a new user (or log-in if already registered) and then click on the Career Center Seminar Schedule button and select the Holyoke Career Center to choose day and time. If you are unable to use MassHire JobQuest, please call 413-532-4900 to schedule.
Training Opportunities
Training Opportunities
Training Grant Opportunities (Remote using Zoom): This webinar will discuss various training grant opportunities, funding and eligibility possibilities. Training opportunities are for Western Massachusetts residents only. ***Note: Attending this webinar is a prerequisite first step in order to pursue grant funding through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to pay for the cost of certain training programs. ***Note: In order to obtain a WIOA training grant from MassHire Holyoke, you either must be a current resident of Hampden County or your most recent layoff was from a Hampden County employer. Please call our main number [...]
2 events,
Orientación en Español
Orientación en Español
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en persona en nuestra oficina en 850 la calle High en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900
The Curious Candidate
The Curious Candidate
The Curious Candidate-A Career Exploration Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Are you considering a career change either to earn more money, for greater personal fulfillment, more flexibility or simply to try something new? It is all too easy to get "career pathway tunnel vision" and feel stuck in one particular occupation. This webinar will help participants assess their priorities, needs and interests in choosing a new career pathway, as well as identifying where they can apply their transferable skills and experience to new opportunities, and how they can pursue training opportunities to fill any skills gaps.
1 event,
Outsmart the Resume Robots
Outsmart the Resume Robots
Outsmart the Resume Robots (Remote using Zoom): In this webinar you will learn what Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are and what happens after an applicant applies for a job online through an ATS Platform. We will teach you how to create a resume that will get you noticed through these systems and how to maximize your chances of getting a response from employers throughout the online job application process. We will also discuss how ATS benefit employers, and apply that knowledge to the online application process in order to maximize your chances of getting an [...]