Oxnard job, career center announces free workshops

West Oxnard Job and Career Center announces its career workshops for August. All classes take place at the career center, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard. Registration is required. For more information, call (805) 382-6551.

Mon., Aug. 4: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Explore Your Future. Complete a selfevaluation to help identify personal skills and aspirations, and develop a career strategy.

Tues. to Thurs., Aug. 5 to 7: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Your Vision, Your Future. Three days of interactive segments to help discover a personal vision for career success.

Mon., Aug. 11: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Computer Basics for Job Seekers. Become familiar with Windows desktop programs.

Tues. and Wed., Aug 12 and 13: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Resumes That Sell. Hands-on assistance in completing a resume, cover and thank-you letters.

Thurs., Aug. 14: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Winning Interviews. Learn the tools to make a positive first impression when interviewing.

Mon., Aug. 18: 8:30 a.m. to noon: Dollars and Sense. Gain a basic understanding of debt, credit, spending triggers, budgeting and financial goals.

Tues., Aug. 19: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Online Job Search Strategies. Learn methods of surfing the Internet for job leads and how to properly respond.

Wed., Aug. 20: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Power of VOS (Virtual OneStop). Become familiar with Virtual OneStop.

Thurs., Aug. 21: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Tap into the Hidden Job Market. Learn how to initiate contacts and job leads, and the importance of networking.

Thurs., Aug. 28: 1 to 5 p.m.: Microsoft Word for Resumes. Learn to convert and reformat online resume templates in Word.