233 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
Workshop Descriptions and Dates Offered
The Workforce New York One-Stop offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day and Thursday, January 1st for New Year's Day.
All workshops are held at Dutchess Works at the following times & address unless otherwise noted.
Dates and Times are subject to change
It is strongly suggested that you sign up for workshops as early as possible to ensure availability. You must sign up in advance to attend workshops as spaces are limited.
To sign up for workshops: Call (845)473-9000 ext. 122 or 123
| Workshop | Description | Date and Time Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Working for the Government | Find out how to work for the largest employer in Dutchess County. | Wednesday, January 14th 9:30am - 11:00am |
| Targeted Job Search | Not having much luck with your job search? Look at how and where you've been looking and learn how to optimize your search. | Tuesday, January 6th 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Interviewing Research & Videotaping | Don't go to interviews unprepared. Learn how to research companies and job tasks; do mock interview; see yourself being interviewed on video. | Wednesday, December 17th
9:30am - 2:00pm Wednesday, January 28th 9:30am - 2:00pm |
| Skills Identification |
When someone asks you about your skills, are you able to describe them clearly? Identifying your marketable skills and knowing which skills you are motivated to use is an important part of deciding on your next career and securing a job in that field. Come to this workshop to learn more about yourself and your skills. |
Tuesday, January 13th 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Veteran's Workshop | Learn about current Federal, State and County benefits for U.S. military veterans and their families | PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON FOR NEW OFFERINGS |
| Resume Critiquing | Have your resume reviewed by a professional | No appointment required. Bring in a copy of your resume and request a critique by a Labor Service Representative. |
If you are interested in practicing your
typing, or learn how to touch type, please ask a staff member to show you the
typing program on the Resource Room computers.
The Workforce New York One-Stop has available on line self-paced tutorials for
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and QuickBooks. Tutorials also
available for Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Accessible through any PC with an Internet connection whether in the One-Stop
Resource Room or at home*. Call (845) 473-9000 x121 to schedule a session.
*Must have completed the Intake process before signing up
