Workshops

Improve Your Skills

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Learn to create an effective profile on LinkedIn, the largest professional networking site available today. Connect to jobs, internships and industry professionals.

Learn what you need to do to understand how to successfully navigate through the job search process in the digital age, as well as, how it impacts the way you write your resume, prepare for your interview and follow up on applications.

Learn the process to secure a position in federal, state or local government agencies including practical knowledge about resumes, jobs, co-ops and internship opportunities.

Learn tips on how to create success with your personal finances.

Learn best practices in paying off your debts fast.

Learn how to network with people face-to-face and leverage social media platforms to identify more jobs and increase your chances of being hired.

Learn tips on how to make a great first impression from shaking hands to increasing your confidence and dressing for success. Learn how to close the deal and negotiate your salary.

Interviewing Skills Workshop (in English)

Interviewing Skills Workshop (in Spanish)

Students will develop problem solving, communication, and teambuilding skills. They will identify their leadership style, as well as, learn how to hire a team of professionals that will succeed and work well together.

Activate and complete your MDC WORKS career account and learn about the career readiness resources, job and internship opportunities available to you.

Watch this video to help you create your free Career Profile, learn about all of the resources available to you through the MDC WORKS Career Studio website,  and search for jobs and Internships:

Perfect your “elevator pitch”, a 30-60 second description of personal and professional goals that you share with employers at networking events. Over 75% of all jobs are filled through referral. Your network is your net worth so it is very important to expand your contacts and meet new people.

Learn behaviors and character traits that effective leaders use on a daily basis to help them motivate their teams, produce results and help them get hired or promoted.

Learn the correct format and content you need based on your industry to effectively communicate your skills, strengths and interests to an employer so that you get called for an interview.

Life is busy. You can have it all and have it all work. Learn practical and effective strategies on how to manage your time so that you have balance and harmony in your daily schedule.