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Career Workshop Info Series

Workshops in partnership with our Employment Prep Center (EPC) to get you Career Ready.

Monty Clark. (Student Career Specialist), Employment Prep Center (EPC)

Live EPC Work-Based Learning Project Workshop Schedule

Live Career Series Workshops

Time Management 

Time management is actually behavior management, because you can’t really change time, but you can change your relationship with it.

Learn proactive approaches to harness time to work for you, not against you.

Tue, January 14 ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Wed, January 15 ~ 12:15 pm - 1:15 am 
Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

Professional Communication

The workplace is a dynamic, ever-changing place, and effective communication keeps things running smoothly. A successful career depends on professional communication.

Learn what is expected of you in a professional setting and how to effectively write, speak and convey your thoughts to get the most out of what you communicate to others.

Tue, January 21 ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Wed, January 22 ~ 12:15 pm - 1:15 am

Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

Self Reflection & Lifelong Learning 

Ever notice how some people seem so confident and knowledgeable in every situation? You can, too, through a simple process of self-reflection, prioritization, and planning.

Learn the benefits of taking time to think things through, being clear about what matters to you, and then taking action to achieve your priorities. Self- reflection and lifelong learning are stepstones on the path to leading a fulfilling life.

Tue, January 28 ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Wed, January 29 ~ 12:15 pm - 1:15 am

Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

Keys to Successful Leadership & Initiative

Even if you choose not to lead others, you have to lead yourself, you have to lead your own life, and you have to take action to do that.

Leadership skills can be learned! Realize the basic principles of leadership that may give you the confidence and ability to take initiative to lead yourself (and others, if you want to!).

Tue, February 4 ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Wed, February 5 ~ 12:15 pm - 1:15 am

Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

Adaptability & Continuous Improvement 

School, work, and life circumstances are always changing, which can be positive but tricky at the same time. The ability to adapt to change is critical to being successful wherever you are.

Discover the simple process of continuous improvement and develop adaptability as one of your key skill sets. With continuous Improvement you will always be successful, because failure is part of the process! Come learn more!

Tue, February 11 ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Wed, February 12 ~ 12:15 pm - 1:15 am

Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Two career skills consistently required by employers are critical thinking and problem solving. What do these terms even mean? You are already practicing these skills – you just might need to adjust to show them more.

Come learn how to tune up your current knowledge and become a problem-solving powerhouse!

Tue, February 18 ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Wed, February 19 ~ 12:15 pm - 1:15 am

Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

Financial Literacy

There are entire industries built on managing other people’s money. However, you don’t need a financial advisor to understand the basics of money management, credit cards, compound interest, and other topics that often seem complicated.

Come learn key concepts to make the most of your money, no matter how much or little you think you have. This workshop may help you discover that the value of money is worth more than you realize.

Tue, February 25 ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Wed, February 26 ~ 12:15 pm - 1:15 am

Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

 

Da Money Fair  Additional Workshop:
Thu, January 23  ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lama Library Alcove Pit (1st Floor)

No sign-up required

 

Contact Information:

Monty Clark. (Student Career Specialist) - Work-Based Learning Project
-- Kapi'olani Community College - University of Hawai'i 
-- 4303 Diamond Head Road, ʻIliahi 231 - Office 6
-- Honolulu, HI 96816 
-- Email: monty3@hawaii.edu
-- 808-734-9066

Employment Prep Center (EPC)
-- Kikaha O Lae‘ahi Center, ‘Iliahi 231
-- email:  EPC <gethired@hawaii.edu>
-- Phone: (808) 734-9066

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Employment Prep Center (EPC) - Recorded Career Series Workshops

Interview Tips

Join us as we share some tips on interviewing (in person and virtual!) and how to market yourself as you search for your next job opportunity.

Recording available

Uploaded Dec. 1, 2021

Effective Resume Writing - Fairmont Orchid

Want to create a memorable resume to help you stand out from the competition?

Recorded Video Available

Uploaded Oct 6, 2021

Communication Choices in the Workplace

How do you ask your boss for a day off?
How do you resolve an issue/conflict with your co-worker?
How does your communication with people outside of your workplace reflect upon your place of work?

Learn some helpful tips to crack the code to answering these simple questions by attending this workshop on communication choices in the workplace.

Recorded Video Available

Uploaded Sep 1, 2021

Conquer the Job Interview 2021.05.05

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to observe a full mock interview. You’ll learn what to do AND not to do for your next interview.

Recorded Video Available

Uploaded May 5, 2021

How to Successfully Market Yourself for a Job 

Whether or not you are seeking a job in Marketing & Communications, the skill of marketing yourself is something everyone needs to master. In this presentation you’ll learn some proven strategies for marketing yourself successfully and effectively out in the world.

Recorded Video Available

Uploaded Apr 7, 2021

Navigating Virtual Job Fairs

In our current times, many aspects of job searching have switched over to virtual. Job fairs continue to be an important source of various opportunities. While practicing a firm handshake may not be necessary, there are still ways to be better prepared and maximize one's potential.

Recorded Video Available
Uploaded Feb 3, 2021

Conquer the Job Interview 2020.12.02

If you’re afraid of looking like a fool, rambling off-topic, or even not knowing what to say or do in an interview, join us to learn strategies to overcome your fears and ace your next interview.

Recorded Video Available
Uploaded Dec 2, 2020

Job Search Strategies

Looking for a job and don’t know where to start? Attend this workshop to receive tips, resources, and strategies to help you navigate the job market.

Recorded Video Available
Uploaded Nov 4, 2020

Interview Tips for 2020 from 2000+ Interviews

Join us as we hear from an Adecco Recruiter who will share interviewing tips you can use, common interview pitfalls, and how to prepare for your next (in person or virtual) job interview. You'll also have an opportunity to hear a mock interview role played live with real questions and mannerisms.

Recorded Video Available
Uploaded Apr 29, 2020

Finding a Job in a COVID 19 World

Due to COVID-19, millions of people are losing their jobs across the country including here in Hawaii. Join us as we talk about this economic fallout and employment options and employment options you can pursue to make the best of this unprecedented global crisis.

Recorded Video Available
Uploaded Apr 2, 2020

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