Career Alternatives in Franchise Ownership
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
10:00am -
11:00am
This seminar will explore business ownership options including starting an independent business, buying an existing business, and starting a franchise business.
Rock Your LinkedIn
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
11:00am -
12:00pm
Rock Your LinkedIn - Stand out and get recruited faster by effectively building a productive LinkedIn Profile and ensuring your brand hits it’s mark!
Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
10:00am -
4:00pm
Join each week for the Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo serving the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, to connect employers and job seekers.
The Art of Networking
Wed, Dec 06, 2023
12:00pm -
1:00pm
Combat Ageism in Job Search
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
10:00am -
11:00am
Combating Ageism in Job Search – Reinforce the advantages of hiring individuals of all ages. Learn effective job search strategies for individuals in entry-level, mid-career, and beyond. Find out how to write a resume and gain interviewing tips on reinforcing qualifications and avoiding age discrimination.
Effective Resumes
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
1:00pm -
2:00pm
Effective Resumes – Tailor your resume to generate more interviews with a customized approach. Know how to showcase your abilities and understand the role of applicant tracking systems.
Creating Cover Letters
Fri, Dec 08, 2023
11:00am -
12:00pm
Creating Cover Letters – Understand the importance of cover letters and learn different formats to enforce your qualifications to land that interview!
Career Transitions at 50+
Fri, Dec 08, 2023
12:00pm -
1:00pm
Career Transitions at 50 + - Gain awareness of the processes in finding and moving into a new career. Learn how self-assessment and upskilling will assist you in finding employment in growing industries.
Build Rapport During an Interview
Mon, Dec 11, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Build Rapport During an Interview – Learn the importance of rapport and how to implement rapport building behaviors. Gain insight on communication techniques that you can use in your next interview.
Monthly Hiring Event
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Head to our Workforce Solutions of Williamson County location in Round Rock on the second Tuesday each month for a hiring event featuring employers from a wide range of industries.
Finding Your Career Path
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
11:00am -
12:00pm
Finding Your Career Path – Gain the importance of self-assessments on your skills, interests, values, and personality, so you make the best choice moving forward in your career.
Boost Your Confidence in Job Search
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
1:00pm -
2:00pm
Boost Your Confidence in Job Search – Understanding the right techniques and tools to help you cope with the challenges of job search.
Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo
Wed, Dec 13, 2023
10:00am -
4:00pm
Join each week for the Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo serving the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, to connect employers and job seekers.
Job Search Strategies
Wed, Dec 13, 2023
10:00am -
11:00am
Job Search Strategies – Discover ways to find a job faster, understand the importance of networking and learn how to prepare your “elevator speech” to uncover leads in the job market.
Make Work in Texas Work for You
Thu, Dec 14, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Make Work in Texas Work for You – Where employers and job seekers can connect! Learn about the various tools available to job seekers including labor market information, career assessments, job search engine, Virtual Recruiter, resume builder, cover letter builder, State of Texas Application, and much more.
Transferable Skills Work Across Industries
Fri, Dec 15, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Transferable Skills Work Across Industries – Understand how your transferable skills are crucial to your career success and learn which ones are most sought after by employers.
Effective Resumes
Mon, Dec 18, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Effective Resumes – Tailor your resume to generate more interviews with a customized approach. Know how to showcase your abilities and understand the role of applicant tracking systems.
Overcoming Employment Barriers
Mon, Dec 18, 2023
11:00am -
12:00pm
Overcoming Employment Barriers – Identifying barriers that may impact the ability to gain employment. Develop strategies on how to overcome them. Become aware of community resources.
Completing the Application
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Completing the Application – Learn how to fill out job applications to generate more job interviews. Find out what an applicant tracking system is and how to get past the screening process. Learn tips for completing a State of Texas Application.
Workforce Solutions 101
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
10:00am -
11:00am
Workforce Solutions 101 – WSRCA serves 9 counties in Texas. Learn about the wrap around services available for Job Seekers to assist with employment opportunities and possible training. Other programs include services for Veterans, Vocational Rehabilitation, Child Care, and much more.
Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo
Wed, Dec 20, 2023
10:00am -
4:00pm
Join each week for the Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo serving the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, to connect employers and job seekers.
Salary Negotiation
Wed, Dec 20, 2023
10:00am -
11:00am
Salary Negotiation – Salary negotiation is important in the job search process as it involves an applicant communicating their worth once a job offer is made. Learn how to understand your labor market value so you can become successful in the negotiation process.
Build Rapport During an Interview
Wed, Dec 20, 2023
12:00pm -
1:00pm
Build Rapport During an Interview – Learn the importance of rapport and how to implement rapport building behaviors. Gain insight on communication techniques that you can use in your next interview.
WSRCA Board of Directors Meeting
Wed, Dec 20, 2023
12:30pm -
2:30pm
Join the discussion on workforce development in your community at our next Rural Capital Area Board of Directors meeting.
Overcoming Work History Hurdles
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
9:00am -
11:00am
Overcoming Work History Hurdles – Learn how to address hurdles on your resume and during interview questions and put a positive spin on any past situations you’ve overcome.
Effectively Working Remote
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
10:00am -
11:00am
Effectively Working Remote – Prepare for working remotely by Upskilling with tools needed in the virtual office. Discover resources to find and apply for remote positions. Gain insight on how to structure your day.
Combat Ageism in Job Search
Fri, Dec 22, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Combat Ageism in Job Search – Reinforce the advantages of hiring individuals of all ages. Learn effective job search strategies for individuals in entry-level, mid-career, and beyond. Find out how to write a resume and gain interviewing tips on reinforcing qualifications and avoiding age discrimination.
Showcase Your Skills & Abilities
Fri, Dec 22, 2023
11:00am -
12:00pm
Showcase Your Skills & Abilities - Learn how to prioritize your knowledge, skills, and abilities on your applications, resumes and social media to increase your interview prospects.
Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays
Mon, Dec 25, 2023
8:00am -
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 5:00pm
Workforce Solutions offices will be closed on 12/25/2023 and 12/26/2023 for the Christmas Holidays.
Preparing for the Interview
Wed, Dec 27, 2023
10:00am -
11:00am
Preparing for the Interview – Understand how to research and prepare for the interview. Practice common and difficult questions so that you are prepared and leave a great impression.
Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo
Wed, Dec 27, 2023
10:00am -
4:00pm
Join each week for the Workforce Wednesdays Virtual Career Expo serving the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas, to connect employers and job seekers.
Employability Skills
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Employability Skills – Understand the skills that are important to employers and how to implement effective communication, teamwork & strategic thinking in the workplace.
Pivot Your Career
Fri, Dec 29, 2023
9:00am -
10:00am
Pivot Your Career – Learn how to make a career pivot that will result in a purposeful change of direction into a new position, field, or industry.