233 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
Workshop Descriptions and Dates Offered
All workshops are held at Dutchess Works at the following times & address unless otherwise noted.
Dates and Times are subject to change
It is strongly suggested that you sign up for workshops as early as possible to ensure availability. You must sign up in advance to attend workshops as spaces are limited.
To sign up for workshops: Call (845)473-9000 ext. 122 or 123
| Workshop | Description | Date and Time Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Working for the Government | Find out how to work for the largest employer in Dutchess County. | Wednesday, July 23rd 10:30am -12:00pm |
| Basic PC Skills | No computer skills? Never used a mouse? Learn basic computer terminology, how to "boot up" and shut down, and how to use the mouse to navigate around the PC. | Monday, July 14th 10:00am - 11:30pm Monday, July 21st 10:00am - 11:30pm Monday, July 28th 10:00am - 11:30pm |
| Beginner Microsoft Word | This workshop provides an introduction to MS Word. You will learn how to use the standard and formatting tool bars to create documents. Learn the basics on formatting, on saving and retrieving files, how to bullet items and how to insert graphics. | Wednesday, July 16th 10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday, July 23rd 10:00am - 11:30am |
| Internet Job Search | Learn how to job search on the internet, send emails with attachments, and fill out online applications. | Wednesday, July 9th 10:00am - 11:30am |
| Targeted Job Search | Not having much luck with your job search? Look at how and where you've been looking and learn how to optimize your search. | PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED OFFERING OF THIS WORKSHOP |
| Interviewing Research & Videotaping | Don't go to interviews unprepared. Learn how to research companies and job tasks; do mock interview; see yourself being interviewed on video. | Wednesday, July 30th 9:30am - 1:00pm |
| Skills Identification |
When someone asks you about your skills, are you able to describe them clearly? Identifying your marketable skills and knowing which skills you are motivated to use is an important part of deciding on your next career and securing a job in that field. Come to this workshop to learn more about yourself and your skills. |
Tuesday, July 29th 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Veteran's Workshop | Learn about current Federal, State and County benefits for U.S. military veterans and their families | PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED OFFERING OF THIS WORKSHOP. |
| Resume Critiquing | Have your resume reviewed by a professional | No appointment required. Bring in a copy of your resume and request a critique by a Labor Service Representative. |
If you are interested in practicing your typing, or learn how to touch type, please ask a staff member to show you the typing program on the Resource Room computers.
Need to learn Microsoft Office? Sign up to use QWIZ, a tutorial which will take you from Beginner, straight through to Expert, at your own pace, in Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. QWIZ will also test you and highlight your weak points.
