Welcome to the Center for Workforce Transition's blog! It is our hope that you will find some useful and interesting information that will assist you as you transition from one career into the next.
The CWT is located inside the Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing Service Center (CAMW!) and provides our Lansing Community College (LCC) students and prospective students with an array of services designed to help them transition into college or the workplace. We have a great staff available to answer questions and offer assistance. In future blogs you'll have an opportunity to meet them!
Some features of this blog are designed to assist the returning adult as they transition to college. For example, each month we offer a wide variety of workshops and services that provide a more personalized approach to meeting individual needs in preparing for such a move. One of our activities is the popular "Jobs Connection" workshop. Offered on most Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 at CAMW!'s Lansing Service Center, the workshop focuses on two outcomes: assisting individuals with identifying potential career options; and/or assisting job seekers with additional tools to help them focus a more intentional job search.
As well, we provide access to some of the College's faculty through information workshops available at the CAMW! location. Here, prospective students have the opportunity to meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. In October and November we are featuring LCC's Truck Driver Training Program (Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the lobby) and LCC's Informational Technology Networking and Security Program (Fridays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in a conference room).
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Or, call us directly at (517) 492-5580!
Cathy Wilhm
Director, Center for Workforce Transition
Lansing Community College
Job Search Tip of the Day:
Most employers require employment applications. They may be electronic or paper. Keep in mind that these are generally used as a screening device! It is important to put forth your best effort when completing this document...it may very well be the first impression a prospective employer has of you. Make it count. Some things to keep in mind, include:
* Complete each section thoroughly. If something does not relate to you then write Not Applicable (or N/A) or
Does Not Apply...do not leave any blanks!
* Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly! Remember, this is a screening device! The prospective employer
may be screening to see if the applicants can read and follow instructions!
* Write neatly and legibly.
* Make sure to include all previous employers and complete contact information.
Study Tip of the Day:
Lansing Community College has some great resources and study tips. Be sure to check them out!
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