Next Generation Career Center
Job Services:
- Online Job Search
- Job Search Tools
- Labor Market Information
- Four-week Reporting Site
- On-the-Job Training
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Career Transition
- Resume Development
- Career Counseling
Better Family Life’s Next Generation Career Center (NGCC) provides job seekers with an integrated approach to identifying and securing employment. Services are offered at three locations [hyperlinks to contact page—see locations below], Monday through Friday.
On-Site Workshops
• Career Exploration:
It’s all about you! This workshop gives you the tools to assess your knowledge, skills, personal interests and priorities on the journey to finding the job that is best for you (or not a good fit). Identify resources that are available to find a rewarding career.
• Career Networking:
Everyone recommends it, but not everyone does it well: Learn the benefits of effective and strategic ‘networking’ and how these interpersonal resources and contacts could lead to a new job. This workshop applies what you learn, so you will develop a plan to present yourself to networking groups, a networking source list and a list of the types of networking groups.
• Resume Preparation:
Wonder what employers are looking for when they read a résumé and cover letter? Find out in this workshop! Identify and optimize all the basic components of a résumé (skills and abilities, work history, and education) so that you stand out above the others. Use some of the same strategies in completing excellent online applications.
• Interview Process:
With this workshop you get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience through research, practice, and preparation. Get helpful tips on how to dress and groom for an interview. Learn the different types of interviews and strategies for each.
• Basic Computer Skills:
How to use a computer is essential for today’s job seeker. Learn the basic computer skills necessary to search and apply for jobs. This workshop includes everything from using the keyboard to accessing the Internet to creating and saving files. In addition, learn to use MissouriCareerSource.com to search for your next job.
On-Site Workshops
• Career Exploration:
It’s all about you! This workshop gives you the tools to assess your knowledge, skills, personal interests and priorities on the journey to finding the job that is best for you (or not a good fit). Identify resources that are available to find a rewarding career.
• Career Networking:
Everyone recommends it, but not everyone does it well: Learn the benefits of effective and strategic ‘networking’ and how these interpersonal resources and contacts could lead to a new job. This workshop applies what you learn, so you will develop a plan to present yourself to networking groups, a networking source list and a list of the types of networking groups.
• Resume Preparation:
Wonder what employers are looking for when they read a résumé and cover letter? Find out in this workshop! Identify and optimize all the basic components of a résumé (skills and abilities, work history, and education) so that you stand out above the others. Use some of the same strategies in completing excellent online applications.
• Interview Process:
With this workshop you get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience through research, practice, and preparation. Get helpful tips on how to dress and groom for an interview. Learn the different types of interviews and strategies for each.
• Basic Computer Skills:
How to use a computer is essential for today’s job seeker. Learn the basic computer skills necessary to search and apply for jobs. This workshop includes everything from using the keyboard to accessing the Internet to creating and saving files. In addition, learn to use MissouriCareerSource.com to search for your next job.
