Spoon River College will hold an Employability Skills Academy Thursday, April 9, from 8:3 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Engle Conference Center on the Canton Campus. The free event is open to the public, including high school students who are interested in receiving tips and information on conducting a successful job search.
A morning and an afternoon session will be offered, and attendees can register for one or both. Check-in and morning refreshments are from 8:30-9 a.m., with check-in for the afternoon session at 12:15-12:30. For those attending both sessions, lunch will be on their own.
Morning presentations are Job Search Strategies (9-9:45) with presenter Mike Sorrill; Employer Expectations in Today’s Workplace (9:50-10:30) with presenter Hannah Neuendorf; and Customer Service and Business Etiquette (10:45-11:30) with presenter Cathy Onion. Afternoon sessions are Interviewing (12:30-1:10), and Resume and Cover Letter (1:15-2:30) with Michelle Howe presenting at both.
To register, visit Employability Skill Academy . For more information, contact Brandi Ketcham at 309-649-6400.
This event is being held in advance of the job fair the college will also host on Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building on the Canton Campus, located at 23235 N County 22. More information will be shared at a later date.