Career Workshops:

Availability is limited to 20 individuals per session.  If registration is beyond 20 individuals, you may have to register for the next session.
We reserve the right to cancel any workshop when there are less than 6 people registered.

For additional information, please telephone Troy Michigan Works! at 1-248-823-5101.

*When the Troy School District is closed due to inclement weather, please call ahead to make sure the office is open and your workshop has not been cancelled.



Know Your Elevator Speech 2 of 2

Date: Feb 23, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

An opportunity to take what you developed in Know Your Elevator Speech Session 1 and practice, modify or fine tune your elevator speech.  Moderator and class critiques will be conducted in this session.  Know Your Elevator Speech 1 is a required prerequisite. (2 hour workshop)

Power of Staying Positive in your Job Search

Date: Feb 23, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Maintaining a positive attitude is the single most important thing you can do to increase the odds of finding that next job!  Attitude is listed as the top priority of employers. People who maintain a positive attitude in their job search experience better and faster results.  How to recognize when you have fallen off the tracks and the tricks and triggers to help you get back on track.  (2 hour workshop)

Waiver of UI Eligibility Session

Date: Feb 28, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Unemployment Claimants in school/training need to schedule an appointment with Troy Michigan Works! to complete the required forms and obtain a waiver from the Unemployment Insurance Agency.  Unemployment Insurance (UI) Waiver Forms can be submitted no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to when the school semester begins.  *Claimants are required to supply specific information regarding their training.  Visit our Waiver of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Eligibility Requirements webpage for more details.

Green Jobs in a Green Economy

Date: Feb 28, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Just what are “green jobs” anyway? This workshop explores the future of green jobs in the green economy and offers tips on how to find your career path in the new green economy.  (2 hour workshop)

Online Networking and Online Job Seeking Tips

Date: Feb 28, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

How can Internet sites like Monster, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and JibberJobber, help you land your next job? What are the best sites to search for jobs? We will take the mystery out of social networking and show you how easy it is to use these free tools. (2 hour workshop)

Know Your Elevator Speech 1 of 2

Date: Mar 06, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Resume Writing 1 of 2

Date: Mar 06, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

55+ Mature Workers Matter

Date: Mar 07, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Interview Skills 1 of 2

Date: Mar 08, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Power of Staying Positive in your Job Search

Date: Mar 13, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Steps for Making a Career Change

Date: Mar 13, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Waiver of UI Eligibility Session

Date: Mar 14, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Unemployment Claimants in school/training need to schedule an appointment with Troy Michigan Works! to complete the required forms and obtain a waiver from the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Waiver Forms can be submitted no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to when the school semester begins. *Claimants are required to supply specific information regarding their training. Visit our Waiver of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Eligibility Requirements webpage for more details.

Job Search Strategies and Networking

Date: Mar 15, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Waiver of UI Eligibility Session

Date: Mar 20, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Unemployment Claimants in school/training need to schedule an appointment with Troy Michigan Works! to complete the required forms and obtain a waiver from the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Waiver Forms can be submitted no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to when the school semester begins. *Claimants are required to supply specific information regarding their training. Visit our Waiver of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Eligibility Requirements webpage for more details.

Resume Writing 2 of 2

Date: Mar 20, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Interview Skills 2 of 2

Date: Mar 22, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Know Your Elevator Speech 2 of 2

Date: Mar 22, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Waiver of UI Eligibility Session

Date: Mar 28, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Unemployment Claimants in school/training need to schedule an appointment with Troy Michigan Works! to complete the required forms and obtain a waiver from the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Waiver Forms can be submitted no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to when the school semester begins. *Claimants are required to supply specific information regarding their training. Visit our Waiver of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Eligibility Requirements webpage for more details.

Green Jobs in a Green Economy

Date: Mar 28, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083

Online Networking and Online Job Seeking Tips

Date: Mar 29, 2012

Address: Troy Michigan Works! 550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400, Troy, MI 48083