Take Charge Workshops at Walsh College
In response to the great numbers of displaced workers in southeast Michigan, Walsh College is offering free skill-building workshops. The Walsh Take Charge initiative is made possible through a grant from the Ford Motor Company Fund. Unemployed individuals may register for any of the workshops described below. Certificates will be issued on completion of the program, and certificates may be used to waive the the application to a Walsh College degree program. The workshops, faculty and instructors have received rave reviews and messages of gratitude.
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Considering continuing your education? Walsh College participates in the No Worker Left Behind program. More information is available here: http://www.walshcollege.edu/nwlb.
Walsh College Business 360 Program is also eligible for Michigan Works tuition assistance. Workshop information is available here: http://www.walshcollege.edu/business360.
Since January 2009, Walsh College, with support of the Ford Motor Company Fund, has offered 94 workshops with 11,238 seats available.
Registrations have exceeded 8,900 with more than 2,000 individuals impacted by the free educational programs. |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
The Arthur E. Strunk Accounting Fundamentals Course
Mrs. Erika Strunk established a Walsh College Foundation endowment in memory of her late husband Arthur, a 1957 Walsh Institute graduate. The endowment funds a four-session, non-credit course to help students understand accounting concepts and maximize their success in both their accounting course work and their business careers. This course is now open to Take Charge participants. Topics: Transaction Analysis, Debits and Credits, Trial Balances, Adjusting Entries, Financial Statements, Error Analysis.
FEE / ELIGIBILITY: This workshop is free for the unemployed and for Walsh students and alumni.
DATE: Saturdays, October 2, 9, 16, and 23. Attendees should plan to attend all four sessions.
TIME: 1-4 p.m.
LOCATION: Troy Campus Room 199
AVAILABILITY: This workshop is accepting registrations. Register now.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This course is open to anyone interested in accounting.
INSTRUCTORS: Full time and adjunct Walsh College professors.
Project Management Fundamentals
During the eight weekly, three-hour sessions, participants will learn the processes and tools of basic project management based on the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Who should attend: Anyone interested in a career as a project manager, or who may need future PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.
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INSTRUCTOR: Joan Kelly, PMP is currently under contract with Right Management, assisting displaced workers with job search strategies. She holds both Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Science in Vocational Education degrees from University of Michigan. She is a skilled instructor and facilitator in project management, root cause analysis, process improvement, change management and leadership development. Joan will be assisted by Mary Wright, PMP.
Job Search Strategies
An overview of resume writing, interviewing, LinkedIn, networking, and careers in business.
DATE: Please visit this page for upcoming session dates.
TIME: 1-5 p.m.
AVAILABILITY: This workshop is currently closed.
INSTRUCTORS: Laurie Siebert, Cheryl Carr, Elayne Steinhardt, and Brenda Meller
Laurie Siebert is director of Career Services at Walsh College. Cheryl Carr is an outreach coordinator/advisor and Elayne Steinhardt is an advisor for Career Services. Together, they assist students and alumni in the pursuit of their career goals. Each is experienced with individual job search assistance, including job search techniques, practice interviews, and general career consultation. They also work with local businesses to help them recruit new employees from the qualified pool of Walsh graduates through on-campus recruiting, job fairs, and online job listings. Brenda Meller is the marketing manager at Walsh College, and has experience using social media such as LinkedIn.com as a job search and networking tool.
Handouts will not be provided, but you are welcome to download and print the files attached.
Presentation Slides: Microsoft PowerPoint - Take Charge-Effective Job Search Strategies 2010.pdf,
Microsoft PowerPoint - Take Charge-Interviewing Workshop 2010.pdf and LinkedIn for Job Search.
Additional Resources: Microsoft Word - Career Fair Handout.pdf
Microsoft Word - Cover Letters and Thank-You Letters Handout.pdf
Microsoft Word - How To Write an Effective Resume Handout.pdf
Microsoft Word - Job Search Resources Handout.pdf
Microsoft Word - Effective Interviewing Advice Handout.pdf
Microsoft Word - Networking Handout 2010.pdf
Social Media for Job Seekers
Networking is one of the most powerful (and successful) methods for job search, especially in challenging business climates. Are you using social media sites (LinkedIn.com, Facebook, Twitter) to your advantage? Attend this three-session workshop to learn techniques that can help to supercharge your job search. Bring your own laptop (helpful, but not required) for hands-on instruction. Session 1 is an introduction to the main three sites: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Session 2 will give you insights into how to make the most of your presence on LinkedIn for your job search, and Session 3 will give you the opportunity to learn from others who have success stories using these sites. Each session will contain opportunities for you to incorporate your learnings in a hands-on workshop, and participants will be asked to apply their learnings each week. Laptops are helpful but not required.
FEE / ELIGIBILITY: Free and open to anyone who is currently unemployed.
DATE: Visit this page for future sessions.
LOCATION: Troy campus room 199
AVAILABILITY: This workshop is closed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Any worker in transition who would like to use Social Media during their job search.
INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Meller is the marketing manager at Walsh College, and has experience using social media tools such as LinkedIn.com, Facebook, and Twitter for job search and networking.
Registration: Register here
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