Schedule of Workshops to Assist Job Seekers

Orientation / Career Planning Workshop

Orientation

This presentation provides an overview of the job search and career development resources and services offered through the One Stop.  In addition, it will provide you with an introduction to the Resource Area.

Career Planning Workshop

This workshop provides information on a variety of tools in order to research career opportunities and the steps necessary for achieving specific goals. Formulating training plans & financial aid resources will also be discussed.

Please contact the Cattaraugus County One Stop Career Center for registration at 373-1880.

Starting the Job Search

This workshop is geared toward setting work preferences,
identifying transferable skills, compiling your work history, and managing stress.

Job Club

Job Club is held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm

Finding your next Job

This workshop is to provide information on networking for job leads, making direct employer contacts, researching employers, and completing applications successfully.

Resumes and Cover Letters

This workshop assists in selecting the resume best suited for you, targeting your skills, completing a cover letter, and critiquing a current resume.

Effective Interviewing

This workshop consists of preparing yourself for an interview,
provides sample interview techniques, Thank You and follow-up letters and closing interviews.

TABE Testing

A basic skills assessment to establish current reading & math
levels is offered every:

• Tuesday beginning at 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday beginning at 11:30 a.m.
• Thursday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. or Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.

VESID Community Information Sessions

VESID Community Information Sessions offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10:00 am. Presented by The Employment Connection. If you have a permanent disability, learn how VESID may be able to help you GO TO WORK! Call Nancy at 373-5322 ext. 300, for more information or to register.

GED Classes

GED Classes offered each Monday throughout the school year (schedule varies during the summer months). Presented by Olean Community Schools. Work toward earning your GED

Very basic Computer Class

Limited to 9 people. Introduction to Microsoft Windows and Word. A great primer for further computer training.

Advanced Computer Classes

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES offered including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Windows and also in specific functions of these programs such as Mail Merge and Forms. The One Stop Center can also provide testing to assess skill levels in these software programs to determine what level of training may be needed. Call the One Stop at 373-1880 ext. 233 to register.