Resume Writing Class

The Missouri Career Center will be offering a Resume Preparation class.  The course will help job seekers prepare a quality resume for their individualize job search needs.  This workshop will be offered on the following dates:

• December 27th at 1pm
• December 28th at 11am
• December 28th at 2pm

Customer wanting to attend the workshop should sing up with a staff member.  Space is limited to 20 individuals.  The course is free!!  All customers must complete the NGCC welcome process prior to attending the workshop.  For more information contact Kim or Karri at (660) 582-8980.

Interviewing with Confidence

The Career Center in Maryville will be offering Interviewind with Confidence.  This workshop will assist job seekers with preparing for interviews.  The workshop will cover the following topics:

• How to answer tough questions
• What questions to ask during and interview
• How to research the organization you are interviewing with
• How to dress for an interview
• and more!!!

Workshop will be offered on December 30th at 11am and 2pm.  This workshop is free and limited to 20 individuals per session.  All attendees must complete register with the Missouri Career Center and complete the welcome process prior to the workshop.  For more information please contract Kim or Karri at (660) 582-8980.

Green Jobs Summit December 16th

On Wednesday, December 16^th, the Northwest Green Jobs Taskforce will be hosting a Green Jobs Summit in St. Joseph.  The Green Jobs Summit is an opportunity for business leaders, economic development and workforce development professionals and community organizations to learn more about the green jobs industry in northwest Missouri.  The event, sponsored by the Northwest Workforce Investment Board, is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature the release of data from the recently completed Green Jobs Occupational Survey.

The Summit will include two seminars on renewable energy.  Kansas City Power & Light (KC P & L) will be presenting on the company’s plans to ensure that wind, solar and biomass resources are available in the region, as cost effective energy alternatives while also improving the environment. Area leaders will also have an opportunity to learn from North Central Missouri College about the Wind Energy Technician training program and other green training efforts being developed by the community college.

Attendees of the summit will have the opportunity to tour the Remington Nature Center as part of this free event.  Individuals interested in attending the Green Jobs Summit can register at www.greenjobsummit.eventbrite.com by December 14^th.