MassHire Holyoke Career Center

Slay Your Resume
2025-12-16 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Gandara Hiring Event
2025-12-16 11:00 - 14:30
Check out This Hiring Event!!

Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?
Join us at The Gandara Center Hiring Event right here at MassHire Holyoke!

Whether you’re passionate about direct care, clinical work, administrative support, or helping families thrive, Gandara Center has multiple opportunities available — and they’re ready to meet YOU!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
11:00am – 2:00pm
MassHire Holyoke – Steam Building, 208 Race Street, Holyoke MA

Come connect with a mission-driven organization dedicated to culturally sensitive care since 1977. Bring your resume, your questions, and your passion for helping others.

Start your next chapter in a career that truly matters!
We hope to see you there!

Learning Microsoft Office
2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00
Hands-On Computer Workshops to Level Up Your Digital Skills
Boost your computer confidence with these interactive, in-person workshops! Learn essential digital skills for work, school, and everyday life. Each session includes a free 6-month Northstar Digital Literacy membership, so you can practice and earn industry-recognized certificates.
Choose the Workshops That Fit Your Needs – No Prerequisites!

Computer & Internet Basics – Navigate Windows 11 Operating System, browse safely, complete online forms, and troubleshoot tech issues.
Gmail & Google Docs – Set up a professional Gmail, improve email skills, and create polished
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
Job Search & Digital Identity – Optimize job searches, craft strong resumes, and manage your online presence.

Gain real-world skills in a supportive, hands-on setting. Sign up today!

Virtual Career Center Seminar
2025-12-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 12:00
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

Outsmart The Resume Robots Webinar
2025-12-15 10:00 - 12:00
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 interview.

Job Search Tips and Tools Webinar
2025-12-12 13:00 - 15:00
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!

Networking To Your Next Job Webinar
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-25 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Training Opportunities
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
Training Grant Opportunities: This In-Person Information session will discuss various training grant opportunities, funding and eligibility possibilities. Training opportunities are for Western Massachusetts residents only.
***Note: Attending this Information Session 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.

Using Gmail and Google Docs
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:30

Interviewing Skills Webinar
2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Age is An Asset: A Mature Workers Webinar
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00
This webinar will discuss suggestions, advice, and information for older job seekers. It will discuss examples of what to include in a job search plan, including terminology, the assets older workers provide employers, resume and cover letter descriptions, as well as how to develop networking strategies and interview preparation

Consejería de Carrera sin Cita
2025-12-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-04 13:00 - 15:00
No necesitas cita para este servicio de consejería “primero en llegar, primero en ser atendido”. Las sesiones duran aproximadamente 15 minutos y el consejero puede ayudarte con muchas cosas. Los horarios para venir sin cita están indicados, y puedes llegar en cualquier momento durante esas horas.
✅ Revisar tu resumé (hoja de vida) y carta de presentación✅ Explorar opciones de carrera y oportunidades de entrenamiento✅ Prepararte para entrevistas✅ Conectarte con empleos disponibles, ferias de trabajo y talleres locales✅ ¡Y mucho más!

Walk-In Career Counseling
2025-12-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-25 13:00 - 15:00
Appointments are not needed for this “First Come First serve” counseling service. The sessions are roughly 15 minutes and the counselor can help you with a variety of things. The walk-in hours are as listed and you can come in anytime during this time.
✅ Have your resume and cover letter reviewed✅ Explore career options and training opportunities✅ Prepare for interviews ✅ Connect to local job openings, job fairs, and workshops✅ And More!

Orientación en Español
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:30
Esta Orientación en Español es una session en per Orientación en Español sona en nuestra oficina en 208 la calle Race en Holyoke. Para registrarse, por favor llame al 413-532-4900

ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key Webinar
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00
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!

Career Center Seminar
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 12:00
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.

The Curious Candidate-A Career Exploration Webinar
2025-12-02 13:30 - 15:30
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.

Computer and Internet Basics
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:30

ONET: Secret Weapon for Your Job Search Webinar
2025-12-01 13:00 - 15:00
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 ensure a successful job search process!

Training Opportunties Webinar
2025-11-26 13:00 - 14:30
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.
This information session is held in person at MassHire Holyoke, 208 Race Street, Holyoke MA. To register please call 413-532-4900

Seminè Sant Karyè
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:30
