The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Denver Regional Employment Center Workshops for 2009

All workshops held at the Denver Employment Center: 3233 Fraser St., Aurora, CO

Phone: 303-371-9180

The Career Workshop – Tuesdays (on dates listed) 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location-Denver Employment Center

This workshop is designed to help job seekers develop the skills needed to achieve their career objectives. Job Seekers will evaluate their talents, interests, and values; set goals; and develop a plan to achieve their goals. The job seekers will learn how to identify and develop resources and employment leads needed to reach their goals. The job seekers will learn how to effectively communicate with resources. Finally, the job seekers will learn how to negotiate, grow in their new position, and advance in their career. Pre-registration is required for this workshop.

1. January 13, 27

2. February 10, 24
3. March 10, 24
4. April 7, 21
5. May 5, 19
6. June 2, 16, 30
7. July 14, 28
8. August 11, 25
9. September 8, 22
10. October 6, 20
11. November 3, 17
12. December 1, 15
    

Resume Writing and Interviewing Workshop - Wednesdays 12:00 noon – 4 pm

Location-Denver Employment Center

This workshop is for individuals who are not getting a good response or interviews from their resumes, and need to change the resume to better attract the attention of potential employers. The workshop also is for individuals who may be getting interviews, but never seem to land the job, or the individual who is worried about presenting him/herself in a professional manner.

This workshop is held every week with few exceptions. Advance registration with the Employment Center is recommended but not required.

Career Workshop for Professionals-Once a month Thursday & Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location-Denver Employment Center

This workshop is for professionals with skills education and training who are focused on their careers, but are having a difficult time finding and securing a job in their desired field. It is in-depth, extremely interactive and is the ultimate workshop for the true professional. Pre-registration is required for this workshop.

1. January 8-9

2. February 5-6

3. March 5-6
4. April 2-3
5. May 7-8
6. June 4-5
7. July 9-10
8. August 6-7
9. September 10-11
10. October 1-2
11. November 5-6
12. December 3-4

Virtual Networking Group: This group is established in conjunction with the Career Workshop for Professionals. Contact the Employment Center at 303-371-9180 for more information.

Employment and Networking Workshop for Women: This workshop addresses many of the employment and job search issues that face women today, such as home based work opportunities, starting your own business, educational opportunities, grants and scholarships and potential career choices for the LDS woman. Available starting January 2009. Contact Regional Employment Center at 303-371-9180 for more information.

Youth Summer Job Fair: Tuesday, 5 May, from 10:00 am to noon at the Denver Stake Center at Yale and Monaco. This job fair is for college aged individuals seeking summer employment.

Stake Employment Specialist and High Council Training: Third Wednesday of every month.

Employment Center Hours of Operation: Mon-Friday 8:00 – 4:00 pm. Fridays reserved for appointments only.

Rev.10/20/08