Workshops and Assessments
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PPWFC offers a wide variety of job search workshops, at no charge, to help you conduct a success job search.
To participate in these workshops, you must first register with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center.
After registering, return to this page to sign up for your desired workshop(s).
Job Shop: Interview Skills and Network Techniques Learn to mine and network for leads: prepare to interview, negotiate salary, and more!
Register online or at front desk.
For more info or to register, click here
Career Scene Investigation - CSI Hands-on investigative tools to explore possibilities! Survey your interests, occupations and labor market information for clues to your new career. Your plan starts here! (Basic Internet/mouse skills necessary). Career Scene Investigation is offered every Wednesday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For more info or to register, click here
Personality and Career: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) A major aspect of the job search process is understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your personality, as well as what careers might fit best with your personality.
This workshop, based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and its 16 personality types, will help you identify your personality preferences and the careers that align with your preference.
For more info or to register, click here
TABE Testing TABE is the Test of Adult Basic Education determines your current skill level in reading and math. No registration is required. For questions please call 719-667-3773. Wednesday September 1, September 15, September 22 or September 29 at 9:00 a.m. The TABE test is also offered on 2nd and 4th Mondays at 3:30 p.m.
Self Employment: the Driver's Seat Be your own boss? Do you have an entrepreneurial personality? Explore a range of business start-up resources on enterprise zones, marketing reuglations and more!
For more info or to register, click here
Beginner Quickbooks Class A popular accounting tool! 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Prerequisite:
Practical beginning computer skills training: log-in, mouse operation, word processing, and finding your way around a screen. A typing speed of minimum of 10 words per minutes is recommended for the Quickbooks class.
Register online or at the front desk.
For more info or to register, click here
CareerReady Colorado Certificate - ACT WorkKeys You can earn your CareerReady Colorado Certificate - ACT WorkKeys by taking three assessments in Reading for Information, Locating Information and Applied Mathematics. These are the skills managers have identified as the most critical to succeed on the job. The CareerReady Colorado Certificate is based on ACT’s WorkKeys ® assessments and measures your skill level in these three areas.
Each assessment takes about one hour to complete. Just three hours of your time gives you another tool to help you on the road to employment success. Don’t be the second choice when interviewing for a job. Your CareerReady Colorado Certificate gives you a competitive edge over other candidates.
For more info or to register, click here
TABE Testing TABE is the Test of Adult Basic Education determines your current skill level in reading and math. No registration is required. For questions please call 719-667-3773. Monday, September 13 or September 27 at 3:30 p.m. The TABE test is also offered on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Online Job Search and Social Networks Learn online job search tools and application steps, and how social networks can increase your outreach! Linkedin, Indeed.com, and more.
Basic computer skills required.
Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Register online or at the front desk.
For more info or to register, click here
50+ Network Group Learn about job trends, share job leads, learn tips for mature workers! Thursdays, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Interview Coaching: Practice Makes Perfect! Practice your interview and reduce anxiety in this live, one-on-one mock interview.
By appointment only: Visit Front Desk or call 667-3790.
Job Search Network Group Learn about job trends, share job leads, benefit from emotional support. Mondays, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. No registration necessary.
Managing Stress workshop Learn tips and techniques for managing stress. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome!
Open Lab During Open Lab you can test for MS Word, Excel, Windows, data entry, proofreading, grammar, spelling, typing, Success Profiler and more. No registration necessary.
Open Lab Times;
Monday: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 to Noon
Wednesday: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 to Noon
Friday: 9:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Resume"Righting!"- Resume and Portfolio Design Is your resume a report or an advertisement? Are you over or under-qualified?
This session provides resume and portfolio guidance including one on one follow up.
Resume Righting is held every Monday from 2:00-4:00 p.m and wednesday 10 - Noon. Please arrive promptly at start times.
No registration necessary!
SkillCheck Test: Assess your computer skills! This is an assessment of your current job skills to identify areas for development, and, also serves as practice for common tests given by employers and temp agencies. Tests for MS Word, Excel, Windows, data entry, proofreading, grammar, spelling, typing, and more.
During Open Lab; no registration necessary.
Monday: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 to Noon
Wednesday: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 to Noon
Friday: 9:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Success Profiler (emotional intelligence development) Assess and enhance your strengths in self esteem and assertion, adapting to change, interpersonal sensitivity & communication, learning style, team and leadership skills, stress & time management, physical wellness.
No registration necessary; self-paced, computer-based. Minimum of 2 hours recommended.
Available during Open Lab:
Mondays 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to noon;
Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to noon;
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m.
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