Career center sharpens job skills

Learn how to manage stress, create impressive job applications and ace a job interview during this month’s workshops at the Five Rivers Regional Career Center. The workshops are offered at no cost to participants and everyone is welcome. Located at 6057 W. Andrew Johnson Highway in Alpha Square shopping center in Talbott, TN, the Career Center houses several area service agencies. Staff members are available from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Department of Human Services, Rehabilitation Services and Adult Education as well as Workforce Investment Act staff from Walters State Community College. In addition to the workshops, the center regularly provides assistance to individuals searching for jobs and helps employers connect with potential employees. It also streamlines the job training process by combining several different employment services under one roof, such as those offered through the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tennessee Technology Center, the Department of Human Services, Adult Education Program, and Workforce Investment. All services are free to anyone who is at least 18 years old and a United States Citizen. Reservations are required to attend the informational sessions. To make reservations or to learn more, call the Career Center’s Resource Lab at (423) 317-1078.

July Workshops at Five Rivers Regional Career Center Computer Literacy, Part 1 - July 15, 5 - 7 p.m. and July 24, 9 - 11 a.m. Computer Literacy, Part 2 - July 22, 5 - 7 p.m. and July 31, 9 - 11 a.m. Intermediate Employment/Career Decision Making - July 16, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Job Search - July 17, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Stress Management - July 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Intermediate Resume and Cover Letter Development - July 23, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Time Management - July 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Impressive Applications - July 29, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Interviewing Techniques - July 30, 10 - 11:30 a.m. - July 16, 23 and 30, 2 - 4 p.m.