We at the Allegan District Library know how difficult it still is to find a job, gain the right skills, access or prepare for the next step to your new employment opportunity.
We have an employment initiative here at the library called:

CHECK THESE OUT!!!

The library offers an "Employment Workshop"
The next workshop will be May 7 thru May 29

People who have attended the workshop say:
"I can do this! Very informative. Lots of great info!"
"Excellent teaching, most helpful were the tips and I learned I need
to improve my attitude."
"Knowing that looking for a different career isn't going to be so scary."
Pick up a brochure in the library.

Example of math tutorial

Do you need to learn:
basic computer skills, brush up on Microsoft Office programs
or relearn academic skills
or have math or reading help?
Start learning immediately, at your own pace.
Visit our home page and look for the link that says: “FREE ONLINE CLASSES”
Learning is offered in a variety of modes,
including free mobile apps available to learn on the go.
• Math & Reading tutorials
• Job Development & Job Search tutorials
• Career and Money tutorials
• Computer Basics & Programs – Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, Access, WordPerfect and more
• Everyday Life Skills
With these classes you may earn Continuing Education Units or
certificates of completion to boost your resume. Start today!

We also have:

This FREE site provides step-by-step guidance to create a professional resume, cover letter, access work-related interests & suitable careers, skill building for adults,
search for a job, etc. Visit this link on our home page.

Resume Makeovers 10:30-noon Fridays
By appointment – with Evelyn Lyzenga, ADL Employment Facilitator.
Bring a current resume and let’s work together to make it stronger.

Practice Tests & Job Training at Learning Express Library
Register at our library, then access from home

Prepare for your G.E.D., review math skills grades 4-12, take practice ACT & GRE tests; do practice tests for occupations such as realty, EMT,
police, military, electrical, plumbing......! View online books to help practice for occupational exams in Civil Service, Allied health, Education.....
Patrons may browse a list of resources in their library of eBooks. There are popular software tutorials, workplace skills, skill building for adults, practice tests for U.S. Citizenship and many other resources.
Register at ADL today! Then visit this link on our home page. This also registers you for the Job & Career Accelerator program where patrons may apply for jobs online. This is a FREE service from ADL and MeL.

Job Search Websites

Allegan County Employment Opportunities
Indeed
Career Builder
Michigan Talent Bank
The Monster Board
MonsterTrak

Resume Website
Got Resume Builder

Build your resume for free by filling in simple forms, format in 2-3 clicks, and download a neatly, formatted resume in multiple formats