Date: August 23, 2005 641-422-1514

MASON CITY, IOWA–The Workforce Development Partnership is offering career planning workshops and services during September. All events are being held in Mason City at the local Workforce Development Center, 600 S. Pierce Avenue at no fee.

Workshop dates and topics are:

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Resume Workshop, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

This is a one-hour information session on how to prepare your resume. Registration is required.

Call Mila at 641-422-1524 to register.

September 6-8: ACE-The Action for Career Employment Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

In this motivational workshop participants will learn how to successfully deal with change, set goals, think positively about their future, and take control of their lives. Call Janice at (641) 422-1515 to register.

September 9: Assessment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

This day includes an interest inventory and aptitude test to help participants decide which career track to pursue. To register call Janice at (641) 422-1515.

September 14-16 & 19-21: Job Seeking Skills, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Three days will be spent on developing resumes, filling out applications and brushing up on interviewing skills. Call Mickey at (641) 422-1514 to register.

September 20-22: Challenges and Choices, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

This life skills/parenting skills class is designed to assist men and women in developing a variety of skills to assist them in meeting their day-to-day responsibilities. Call Heather at (641) 422-1504 to register.

GED and Adult Basic Education classes will be held from 8 a.m.-noon, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. There is no fee and no registration.

The Mason City Workforce Development Center has a Resource Center that is open Monday,

8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Staff is available to direct customers to computer software, publications and Internet sites to help them research careers, schools, communities, and obtain information regarding current workforce trends. Call Mila at (641) 422-1525 for additional information.

The Workforce Development Centers will be closed on September 5 in honor of Labor Day.

For more information, contact the Marketing and Community Relations Department
North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa  50401
422-4295 or 1-888-GO NIACC, ext. 4295
www.niacc.edu