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Employability Skills Training
Employability Skills Training courses allow career seekers to build their resume, learn how to get the most out of Employ Florida Marketplace, build on their interview skills and gain some computer skills. And, best of all, these weekly courses are offered at no cost!
Due to high demand and limited space, all customers must send an email within 24 hrs prior to class AND receive an email confirmation in order to attend.
Include your name, phone number, name of workshop, and date & time of the workshop you would like to attend to the designated email address:
tampaworkshops@workforcetampa.com
brandonworkshops@workforcetampa.com
plantcityworkshops@workforcetampa.com
Please bring your email confirmation to class, as it will be your guarantee of a seat.
All customers must have a basic EFM profile. If not, you will be advised to send another request once the EFM profile is complete.
If the workshop is not filled at the start time, walk-in customers will be accepted.
NO WALK-INS permitted 10 minutes after the start of the session.
May 2013 Schedules
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WF Tampa Calendar
9215 N. Florida Ave., |
WF Brandon Calendar
9350 Bay Plaza Blvd., |
WF Plant City Calendar
2001 E. Cherry St., |
Course Descriptions
Resume Development I
What is a resume? What to include? These questions and more are answered in our basic resume course. Designed for those who do not have a resume or who need basic information about a resume.
Resume Development II
This course expands on the basics. Join us for tips on building an effective resume, identifying your skills, obtaining effective references, and creating a powerful cover letter. Please bring your resume.
Professional Interviewing Skills
Join us as we discuss tips for the ‘hot seat’ and helping you own it! Learn how to prepare for interviews and understand the effect of your overall presentation. Confidence is the key.
EFM & RA Orientation
Come navigate Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM) and Reemployment Assistance (RA). Learn to create a profile, build a resume, and job search in EFM. Learn to claim weeks and view payment information in RA..
Job Power Seminar
Come pump yourself up with our Job Power seminar! Topics include changes in the employment market, the importance of interviewing skills, resumes, the hidden job market, and much more.
Social Media
Knowing how to use social media is an essential 21st century skill in the job market. Learn to job search, network and market your skills with social media. We’ll also discuss privacy and maintaining a professional online presence.
Online Applications
Completing an online application is becoming the norm when applying for jobs in today’s market. Join us as we walk you through how to apply to jobs via job boards, company websites and email.
Basic Computer Skills
A hands-on workshop for those who have never used a computer. Learn basic computer functions required to complete online applications. Practice using a mouse and keyboard. Learn to create and edit basic Word documents.
Intermediate Computer Skills
This hands-on workshop is for intermediate computer users. Learn intermediate computer functions required to complete online applications and job search. Learn creative ways to make your resume pop in MS Word.
Targeting Your Employment Transition
This seminar focuses on soft skills that can move you into employment. Learn to network, to use your transferable skills, to reinvent yourself, and to focus your attitude towards success.
Breaking Barriers
This workshop focuses on how you can market yourself to potential employers. Topics include how to discuss criminal histories with employers, the bonding program, job searching, and the Florida expungement process.
Labor Market Information
Labor Market Information (LMI) is a valuable resource in career planning. Learn to search jobs and skills employers are looking for, employers and industries that are hiring, high demand jobs and earnings potential.
TBWA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.