At the Office of Economic Development Workforce Development (OED WD), we are confident that with training and education you can increase your job skills and employability. We offer various classroom assessment and training programs designed to meet your needs and those of your future employer. Free assessment tools are available to help customers prepare for improved employment opportunities and better career and educational decisions. Our computer skills curriculum consists of individual classes that teach job seekers how to use the software applications most in demand by employers. And our career development skills classes help customers to develop and sharpen the soft skills needed to land a job.
REGISTRATION:
• All customers must register at www.ConnectingColorado.com.
• All workshops are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Seating is limited please arrive early.
• Dress Code: Professional Business Casual Recommended
• MATERIALS: Materials are provided at no cost
• COST: NO CHARGE
Click here to view the current schedule of computer classes. Please note that schedules are subject to change.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILL CLASSES
Interviewing Skills: Designed to help customers improve interviewing techniques and market themselves effectively to employers. Customers will develop a customized 30-second commercial for job search interviews.
Cover Letters/Thanks You Letters/ References: Customers will learn how to design and create dynamic, “results-oriented” cover and thank you letters. (Prerequisite: Basic computer skills)
Facilitated Job Search: Provides job seekers with guided assistance in their job search efforts with online applications and a variety of employment resources and opportunities. (Prerequisites: Resume, Cover Letter, Job Search Plan, 30-second commercial, and WorkKeys assessment)
Job Search Plan: This class is designed to help job seekers build a strategic job search plan using Networking and other resources to tap into the hidden job market. Customers will develop a customized Job Search Plan.
Résumé and Cover Letter Review: Critique session for individuals who have a cover letter and a resume completed. Tips and suggestions will be offered to improve your résumé and cover letter and generate successful responses. (Prerequisites: Résumé and/or Cover Letter
saved on a Flash Drive or Disk)
Résumé Strategies: This class teaches customers eight easy steps to building an effective résumé. Customers will learn how to create an objective statement, professional summary, and achievement statements. The class will provide examples and in-class exercises. Customers will select a résumé format and design based on work history, skills, education and experience. The electronic résumé, or e-résumé, will also be introduced. (Prerequisites for Résumé Strategies and Résumé Review: Typing Skills, Computer Basics & Microsoft
Word)
COMPUTER SKILLS CLASSES
Computer Basics: Gain an understanding of the functions of a computer and how to use them.
Word (Beginning): Create, edit, format, save and print a document; essential for résumé development.
Internet/Email/ Online Applications: Gain an understanding of the internet and how to find information. Using the Internet, create an email account and learn how to use it. Customers will receive instruction in the on-line job application processes and etiquette relating to completing an application. (Prerequisite: Résumé on disk and basic computer skills)
Please contact the appropriate center at least one week prior to the class to request special accommodations. All classes & locations are subject to change.
TRAINING LOCATIONS:
Denver Workforce Center at DIA
Fifth Floor, Main Terminal
8500 Pena Blvd.
Denver, CO 80249
Ph. 303.342.2590
King Trimble Resource Center
2980 Curtis St.
Denver, CO 80205
ph. 720.865.2430
Denver Workforce Center at Stapleton Plaza
3401 Quebec St. Suite 7700
Denver, CO 80207
Ph: 720.265.0060 *Call for Parking Code*
Denver Workforce Center at Speer
Career and Assessment Training
1391 N. Speer Blvd Suite. 510
Denver, CO 80204
Ph: 720.865.5580
COST: Free
Denver Workforce Center at Westside
First Floor, Castro Building
1200 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204
Ph. 720.944.1615
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