Mesa County Workforce Center Newsletter September 2020
October 13, 2020
MESA COUNTY WORKFORCE CENTER NEWSLETTER-
ALL CLIENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE COMING TO THE WORKFORCE CENTER.
WFC Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 am – 2:00pm
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To schedule an appointment call:
Assessments – 257-2215
Bus Pass 241-8480, Option 6
Career Development – 248-0861
Child Care Assistance – 248-2735
Employment/Job Services- 248-7560
Employment First – 248-7594
EBT Card – 241-8480, Option 6
GED – 257-2216
Gold Team – 256-2488
Pink Team – 256-2438
Resource Room – 248-2862
TANF Case Management– 256-2428
WFC General Questions – 248-0871
CUSTOMERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS INSIDE THE BUILDING. IF YOU NEED A MASK, PLEASE LET A STAFF MEMBER KNOW AND ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU.
Please check out MCWFC.us and https://www.facebook.com/MesaCountyWorkforceCenter for information about virtual opportunities!
COVID-19: For Coronavirus (COVID-19) information visit health.mesacounty.us. Community questions can be sent to [email protected] or you can call: 970.683.2300. Anyone experiencing symptoms like cough, fever, or respiratory problems should call their healthcare provider FIRST.
JOB SEEKERS
Upcoming Events:
The Job Fest Job Fair is back! Please join us on October 14, 2020 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Job Fair will be held outside in the south parking lot. We have 25 Employers with open positions confirmed to attend! Masks will be required to enter per State order. Bring your resumes and dress for success! JobFest 2020 final list of employers
Webinars:
Effective Interviewing Tips on 10/15/2020 from 1 PM to 2 PM: Join us for this virtual webinar where you will learn effective interviewing tips! To register for this webinar, visit www.connectingcolorado.com and sign up under the ‘Workshops’ tab. The Google Meet link will be available an hour prior to the webinar.
Targeting Your Resume to Stand out from the Competition on 10/22/2020 from 1 PM to 2 PM: Join us for this virtual webinar where you will learn how to target your resume and stand out from the competition. To register for this webinar, visit www.connectingcolorado.com and sign up under the ‘Workshops’ tab. The Google Meet link will be available an hour prior to the webinar.
Top Transferrable Skills to Help You Change Careers on 10/29/2020 from 1 PM to 2 PM: Join us for this virtual webinar where you will learn how to target your resume and stand out from the competition. To register for this webinar, visit www.connectingcolorado.com and sign up under the ‘Workshops’ tab. The Google Meet link will be available an hour prior to the webinar.
Questions can be directed to the Employment Services team at 970-248-7560.
LinkedIn Workshop: This workshop is available on MCWFC.us
Job Search Toolbox Workshop: This workshop is available on MCWFC.us
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and Western Colorado Community College
(WCCC) were awarded over $200K in COSI Grant funds to support displaced
workers affected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scholarships provide
funding outside of tuition and fees to support the student’s success. Click here for more info: AO_COSI Scholarship Flyer_2021
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
We are dedicated to helping businesses across Mesa County succeed and thrive through our network of resources. We provide up-to-date economic, workforce, labor market data, and recruiting trends that allow you to make informed business decisions that impact your bottom line.
Employers:
Please reach out to the Mesa County Workforce Center and help us help you with your business needs including help with COVID-19 related layoffs!
We are back to hosting in person Hiring Events! Please reach out the Mesa County Workforce Center for more information!