WARSAW — The Community Center is located adjacent to the Goodwill store at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw.

For more information contact Public Relations Specialist Omeria Sibanda at (574) 472-7319 x4 or by email at [email protected], or Warsaw Community Career Center Manager Mitchell Fiandt at (574) 267-1656 x1 or by email at [email protected].

Computer Basics Workshop

11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Feb. 7, and Thursday, Feb. 9.

The career center will be hosting an Introduction to Computer Basics. Participants will learn the basics of running a computer including: ports and buttons, what’s inside, what an operating system is, how to navigate the internet, apps, the cloud, and more. The workshop will utilize video and text tutorials and will offer a quiz for those that want to test their knowledge. All Goodwill Career Center Workshops are free and open to the public.

Open Mock Interview Sessions

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, and Tuesday, Feb. 14.

The Goodwill Career Center will be hosting open mock interviews for anyone who wants to practice their interview skills. If you’re nervous about interviewing, or struggling to land a job because of the interview phase, these mock sessions will prepare you for the types of questions that could be asked – from basic and personal questions. You’ll also learn how to highlight your skills in the conversation. During this time, we will go over things like how to not appear nervous or unprepared, how to address difficult questions, and how personal appearance makes a big difference in an interview. Please drop by between 1pm and 3pm to practice your interviewing skills and receive a 25 percent discount to the Goodwill Retail Store. This event is free and open to the public.

Job Fair

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.

A community Job Fair will take place 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, featuring: Adecco (staffing for Zimmer Biomet), Shiloh Industries, Tempo Precision Castings, Kitchens to Go, WACD Media, Long John Slivers, Flexaust and Trine University. These companies will be looking for candidates on the spot at the Warsaw Career Center. Candidates should come dressed in business casual attire and ready to interview with resume in hand. We can print, edit, update, or build a new resume for job seekers who stop by in advance of the event. We also offer one-on-one mock interviews to help them prepare. All services are free and open to the public.

Introduction to Microsoft Word Workshop

11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 16, and Tuesday, Feb. 21.

This two class series introduces people to the Microsoft Word program. The course will include tutorials and hands on use with Word. The goal is to get people comfortable with the tools and basic features of the program: working with text, layout and printing, working with objects and reviewing objects. This course is designed for beginning Word users, but more advanced users are welcome to participate as we can customize the workshops to their skill level. This event is free and open to the public.