Saratoga County Career Center Announces January Virtual Workshops Schedule

toga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops during January:

Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. & Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m.: Resume Development – This workshop presents the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. Please have a rough draft of your resume with you.

Jan. 8 at 11 a.m.: Essential Skills for Success in Any Workplace – Join this workshop to learn about the skills that are most valued by business leaders yet are underdeveloped in employees. Learn why these skills are critically important, how to develop them, and the influence of AI.

Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. & Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m.: Transferable Skills – Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer’s problem.

Jan. 12 at 10 a.m.: Broadview Financial Well-Being – Find out how to organize what you make, spend, and save; set goals to save up, spend down, look ahead; harness the power of mindful spending; and identify budget tactics that work best for you.

Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation – Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process.

Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. & Jan. 27 at 1:30 p.m.: Goal Setting – In this workshop, we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started.

Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m.: Civil Service – This session will cover essential steps to secure a civil service job, focusing on the hiring process. Participants will learn about competitive examinations, local government positions, and how to prepare for them.

Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. & Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m.: Completing Job Applications – Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers.

Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. & Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m.: Networking – Join us for an approachable journey to understanding networking.

Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media – Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted.

Jan. 27 at 11 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers – Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job.

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit www.saratogacountyny.gov/workforce to register.