Fox Valley Tech Free Employment Workshops

To better meet the needs of the rising numbers of local dislocated workers, Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) has developed 3 sets of free workshops: Career Development, Life Management, and Information Sessions. All are offered at FVTC Appleton and a person can attend as few or many as he or she wishes (note: attendance at all 3 sessions of the career development workshop is expected).

FVTC Information Sessions: Provides information about FVTC and funding resources for dislocated workers. Upcoming sessions are June 25 (1-2 p.m.); July 9 (10:30-11:30 a.m.); July 16 (1-2 p.m.); and July 29 (10-11 a.m.). Call 735-5696 to register and find out room number.

Career Development Series: Review your skills, interests, values and learn how they transfer into a new occupation; explore occupations/career paths, educational options, and goal setting. Upcoming sessions (attend all 3 dates) are: July 8, 15 and 22 from 1:30-4 p.m.; July 8, 15, and 22 from 9-11 a.m.; July 14, 21, and 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; and July 30, August 6, and August 13 from 9-11 a.m. Call 735-5696 to register and find out room number.

Life Management Series. This includes5 different workshops and you can attend as many as you want. Call 735-5696 to register and find out room number.

· Life Happens: What to do when you are thrown a curve ball. July 6 from 8:30-10:25 a.m. or July 21 from 12-1:55 p.m.

· Life Wellness: Look at wellness in various parts of life, including mind, body, relationships, assertiveness, and more. July 6 from 10:30-11:25 a.m. or July 21 from 2-2:55 p.m.

· Fun & Games: Become familiar with personal computers in a relaxed environment. July 6 from 11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.; July 21 from 3-3:55 p.m.

· How to be a good classroom citizen: Listening and communication skills, classroom etiquette, and ethics. July 8 from 12-1:55 p.m.; July 23 from 8:30-10:25 a.m.Academic Toolbox: Skills you need to be a good student including time and stress management and understanding your learning style. July 8 from 2-3:55 p.m.; July 23 from 10:30 a.m.–12:25 p.m.

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