Workshops

WorkSmart and partners offer professional workshops on topics that keep you ahead of the crowd. If you need to strengthen your basic skills (math, reading, writing, computer basics), stop by a Workplace Skill Center for help.

Workshops

The South Central Wisconsin Job Center System and partners offer workshops and classes related to interviewing, networking to find employment, resume and cover letter development, money management, and much more. Most workshops are free and just require pre-registration. See a complete listing of workshops on the WorkSmart Calendar. 

Madison College Center for Adult Learning Workshops

The Center for Adult Learning offers free classes, workshops and support groups designed to help dislocated workers with questions and concerns they have while they seek to further their education, change careers, and explore new job opportunities. Find the current listing of workshops and classes online at http://madisoncollege.edu/classes-workshops-events. You can register online at www.matcmadison.edu/workshops-1 or call (608) 245-5848 for more information.

Dislocated Worker Workshops

Mondays / 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (See website for exceptions)

Madison College / School of Online & Accelerated Learning

Room 108B / 2125 Commercial Avenue / Madison, WI

Participants will learn about program opportunities and options as well as the steps they will need to complete to attend college and to be successful in their new jobs or careers. Dislocated workers will be connected with a contact person to assist them with requirements and processes. Register online at www.matcmadison.edu/dislocated-worker-workshop or call (608) 245-5848.

Wiser Older Workers (WOW) Support Group

Fridays / 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Madison College / School of Online & Accelerated Learning

Room 108B / 2125 Commercial Avenue / Madison, WI

Participants are invited to an open support group to discuss potential jobs, concerns about acquiring employment, and to participate in job seeking skill-development activities and discussions with guest speakers. No registration necessary. Learn more online at: www.matcmadison.edu/wiser-older-worker-wow-support-group.

Workplace Skill Centers

Need to brush up on skills related to math, reading, writing, or computer basics that can help prepare you for your job? Visit a Workplace Skills Center. Open lab times are available so that you can get free instruction in any subject, ask questions, and practice the new skills you are learning. Find schedules and locations near you.