Career Counselors

Recently downsized, unhappily working or someplace in between??

The Job Center is here to help. Beginning August 10, 2010, a Career Counselor will be offering 1:1 meeting times for those seeking work, unhappy in their current role, or unsure about a career path. This will aid your continued career development.

EVERY OTHER TUESDAY IN ROOM 108 9am-3pm

*Special note: August 24, 2010 meetings will be in Rm S101.

If interested, sign up at the Sheboygan County Job Center Front Desk.

Please call Amy Ten Haken, M.A., LPC-IT, WI Job Service Career Counselor, with any questions or concerns at (920) 448-6779

Computerized Job Postings

Job Center of Wisconsin is an electronic link for jobseekers to access job opportunities that employers have listed with Job Centers throughout the State of Wisconsin. Job Center of Wisconsin access is available at the Job Center during business hours or anywhere that has internet access.

• Job Center of Wisconsin

Dislocated Worker Assistance

There are a variety of job search and other resources available for dislocated workers.

Visit: Dislocated Worker Assistance

Job Fairs

Job Centers throughout the State of Wisconsin offer Job Fairs for employers and job seekers.

• Job Fairs in Wisconsin

Job Search Web Sites

As you may or may not know, the job search has increasingly moved to an online format. You may still find some positions in newspapers not listed on the internet, but most openings are now listed online. Also remember that networking with family, friends, co-workers, etc. can be a way to find employment. Ask around and see if anyone you know has knowledge of an opportunity. Below are some web sites to use when searching for jobs.

• Job Center of Wisconsin
• Indeed
• Monster
• Career Builder
• State of Wisconsin Jobs
• Federal Employment
• State and City of WI Employment
• Wisconsin Job Network
• Yahoo Hot Jobs
• Snag a Job
• Career One Stop
• Employment Projections
• Wisconsin Worknet

Job Search Workshops

There are several workshops available to assist job seekers with a variety of job related necessities, including resumes, cover letters, interviewing, computer skills, and other job search related topics.

• Upcoming Events/Workshops

Resource Center

Provides innovative materials that will enhance your employment search. The Resource Center is equipped with computers for Internet access, career exploration software, word processing and resume writing programs, and resource materials to further enable employment success. There are several resources available including:

• Job Center of Wisconsin (website used to look for employment) guides
• E-mail Guides
• Information on other job search web sites
• Resumes
• Cover Letters
• Interviewing
• General job search strategies
• Information on Job Center Partner Agencies
• Community Resources
• Job Center Events

Accommodations and auxiliary services are available for individuals with disabilities (view our Universal Access Workstation).

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The WIA program is a federally funded program that helps individuals with a variety of employment related service related to helping people return to employment, or simply find employment. Some of the services include reemployment assistance, job search, resume writing, career assessments, career consultation, and federal short term and long term training funds when available.

Contact 920.208.5820 for more information about the Sheboygan County Job Center WIA program.

• Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development WIA