For Immediate Release
Contact: Angie Konig: (641) 422-1536
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Iowa Workforce Development May Career Workshops
MASON CITY, IOWA–The Workforce Development Partnership is offering career planning workshops and services during May 2009. All events are being held in Mason City at the local Workforce Development Center,
600 S. Pierce Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401 at no fee. Workshop dates and topics are:
April 27- May 1: Workplace Essentials, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m - This 5 day workshop will cover Assessment and Learning Styles, Emotional Smarts (EQ), Informed Thinking, Communication, the Culture of Work, and Balancing Work and Family. For more information and/or to register please call Jerry at (641) 422-1502.
May 21: Coping With Change Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - During this 2 hour workshop participants will be provided with information and methods for dealing with change related to unemployment. Workshop topics include change zones, unemployment blues, managing stress, family concerns, and self esteem and support. For additional information and/or to register please call Mila at (641) 422-1525, or (800) 392-2230 ext 525.
May 22: Budgets and Finance, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. - This 3 hour workshop will provide participants with information regarding: community resources, reviewing your finances, working with creditors, health insurance, and unemployment insurance. For additional information and/or to register please call Mila at: (641) 422-1525 or
(800) 392-2230 ext 525.
May 28: Job and Career Options, 10: am – 12: p.m. - This 2 hour workshop will participants with information available when returning to work or school. Workshop topics include returning to work; job readiness; transferable skills; work experience; barriers to employment; and may other topics. For additional information and/or to register please call Mila at: (641) 422-1525 or 1-800-392-2230 ext. 525
May 12: Assessment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - This day includes an interest inventory and aptitude test to help participants decide which career track to pursue. To register call Janice at (641) 422-1515.
May 13-15: Your Successful Job Search (Job Seeking Skills), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Three days will be spent on developing résumés, filling out applications and brushing up on interviewing skills. Call Jerry at (641) 422-1502 to register.
GED and Adult Basic Education classes are available from 8 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday. Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-3:00pm and Monday /Tuesday 6:00-8:30pm There is no fee and no registration.
The Mason City Workforce Development Center has a Resource Center that is open Monday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Staff is available to direct customers to computer software, publications and Internet sites to help them research careers, schools, communities, and obtain information regarding current workforce trends. Call Mila at (641) 422-1525 for additional information.
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