Chesterfield Calendar

Job Club
Sometimes called job club, Future Alternatives Networking Group (FANG) is a job search and support group which meets every Wednesday; this is an opportunity to network with other job seekers, get new job search strategies, fine tune your interviewing skills, get job leads and meet prospective employers. Offered at the CRWC Chesterfield and Henrico Office.

Official GED Practice Test

Do you want to know if you are ready to take the GED test? Take the Official GED Practice test it will give you some indication as to whether you are ready to take the real thing or if you need to take prep classes. Limited Seating, call and reserve your seat today!

Next Official Practice GED Test Date:

March 23rd and March 25th, 2010
9:00am - 12:30pm
Note: must be able to attend both days

Capital Region Workforce Center Locations

Capital Region Workforce Center Location

7333 White Pine Road Richmond, VA 23237 804.271.8510

Capital Region Workforce Resource Center Hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm M-TH
8:00am - 12:30pm F

Visit our Website at:
www.co.henrico.va.us/catc

Let Us Help You Boost Your Career Opportunities!

Workshop Offerings for March

*Entrepreneurship 101
This seminar will provide an overview on the basics of starting a business including how and where to file for a business license and tax ID number, the basics of business financing, methods for building a business network, the importance of customer service and more! Emphasis will also be on purchasing existing an existing business or franchising.
Presenter: Robin Smith, Esource

**Resume Clinic - Fine Tuning Your Most Important Marketing Tool
This workshop is designed to assist participants in learning how to paint an accurate and powerful picture of job strengths; and to select the most effective format for the current job search. Participants will get an opportunity to have resumes evaluated and recommendations made on format and content. Bring your disk or flash-drive so that you can make the changes needed to update your most valuable marketing tool!
Presenter: CATC Staff

**How to Write Effective Cover Letters and Thank Notes
Participants will be provided with the basic format and content of a cover letter and thank you note. Participants will then be given opportunity to develop a cover letter draft.
Presenter: CATC Staff

**Interviewing Clinic - Fine Tuning and Updating Your Interviewing Skills
This workshop is designed to provide participants with the most current information on interviewing process. Learn how to market yourself to get the job you want! Participants will have an opportunity to: fine tune interview techniques through mock interviews, develop answers to key interview questions, learn where to go to research salary, employers and more! Bring your resume and come dressed for the interview!
Presenter: CATC Staff

*You Lost Your Job…What Now? Surviving the Layoff
This interactive seminar is designed to answer questions you have regarding services available in the community, job search, employers, UI benefits, interviewing, resumes and more! Come talk to the experts and network!
Presenter: CATC Staff

*Extreme Job Search Make Over
Boost your confidence and your career by accessing the tools and resources needed to stand out in the crowd. This seminar is designed not only to help you perfect your cover letter & resume and get your foot in the door, but it also helps you land the next opportunity? TODAY!
Presenter: Torski N. Dobson-Arnold, PHR - CEO/Your Career Confidence, LLC

**How to Do Your Job Search on The Internet
This interactive seminar is designed for those who are new to the internet and have no idea as to how to go about a job search using the internet. Participants will receive website addresses, get an e-mail address, and learn how to do a search and more!
Presenter: CATC Staff

*Basic Computer Skills
This introduction to Basic Computer Skills is a class designed for those individuals who have minimal or no computer skills. Classes are small and students get hands-on computer experience with individual attention from the instructor.
Presenter: Rebecca Farthing, Department of Rehabilitative Services

Labor Market Information Series
Jobs in Demand in the State of Virginia - Dave Tysinger, VA State Dept of Economic Development
Jobs in Demand in the Apprenticeship Programs - Donna Carvana, VA State DOLI