About the "Center for Workforce Transition"


Welcome to the CWT!

Lansing Community College's Center for Workforce Transition is located at Capital Area Michigan Works! The CWT provides information and assistance to adults looking to transition within the workforce...whether it is identifying career goals, gaining new skills and knowledge through Lansing Community College, or seeking assistance on job search techniques, the CWT is your one-stop partner.

NEW!
Lansing Community College's Center for Workforce Transition is pleased to announce that it has expanded its programming to include workshops designed specifically for baby boomers looking to re-enter the job market. For more information on the Encore Plus 50 program attend an informational orientation meeting at Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing Service Center on Tuesday, April 8th from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. If you have any questions, contact our staff at (517) 492-5580 or LCCAdvisor@camw.net.

Plus 50 Completion Initiative:
Lansing Community College has joined other community colleges in a national program designed to train 10,000 baby boomers for new jobs in healthcare, education, and social services. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The college is part of the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program and seeks to assist adults age 50 and over in completing degrees or certificates within in-demand occupations that give back to the community. Please visit our website at lcc.edu/lifelong/encore for updated information on this program.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

As Time Goes By.....

Okay, it HAS been awhile since my last post, and for that I am truly sorry.  But, this past year has been quite eventful and significant to me.  It has been a year of many new experiences and opportunities for growth.  So, with that in mind, I thought I would regroup, find a few minutes every week, and reignite the "Live From the CWT" blog!  So, here goes!

Later this week I will be presenting my monthly Plus 50 Jobs Connection Workshop at Capital Area Michigan Works!  This workshop is specifically designed for those experienced Job Seekers who are a bit overwhelmed by the job search market. 

First, things have changed a great deal since many of them were in the job market.  As well, the method for finding a job have significantly changed.  Resumes are even more critical than they were before...as are the job applications.  Many, many people (of all ages) are getting lost in the job application process; or, fail to realize what it truly is...an effective applicant screening tool (among other things).  Further, understanding WHAT to communicate is equally as important as the application itself.  Of the many individuals I have worked with, the ability to clearly articulate their skills/strengths seems to be one of the biggest barriers they have to overcome.

Further, the re-hiring rate for the Plus 50 unemployed/underemployed job seeker is low compared to other age groups.  This has created a whole new set of concerns that the older job seeker is experiencing in today's job market.  Some issue include self-worth, lack of skills, concern with age discrimination, loss of retirement savings, just to name a few.  While the Plus 50 Jobs Connection workshop does not address these issues, it is important to understand that feelings of low self esteem and diminished self-worth are very real.

The Plus 50 Jobs Connection Workshop will address the following:
  • Resources for Job Search help
  • Local labor market information
  • An understanding of how to use our significant skills and knowledge to benefit our job search
  • A very brief overview of the generational effect/impact in today's workplace
The FREE one and a half-hour long workshop begins at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17th at the Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing Service Center.  Registration is not necessary, but the room does fill up quickly.  If you are struggling to get started in the job search, or are just starting out and want to know what is 'new', plan on joining us for what promises to be an informative afternoon.