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Homebuyer Education

Life Skills & Education

Taught by Gesher Human Service’s HUD certified homebuyer education counselors, you will learn about the entire homebuying process, including credit education, how to qualify for a mortgage, mortgage terminology, proper home maintenance and how to avoid foreclosure.

$50 fee per household. This class is also approved for the MSHDA Down Payment Assistance Program.

Date and Time: May 6 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm (held in person at Gesher Human Services in Southfield)

Registration: To register for a Homebuyer Education class, contact us at [email protected] or 248-233-4299.

Professional Branding on Social Media

Life Skills & Education

Elevate your online presence! This workshop equips you with strategies to build a strong professional brand and stand out on social media.

Date and Time: Monday, May 6 at 10:00am – Virtual

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuceChqDguE9EA_gUwQGt1iC0rJ1xSUXa2

How to Perform an Online Job Search

Life Skills & Education

This 90-minute in-person workshop will cover all aspects of an online job search including:

• How to find and apply for jobs online using Google.com and Indeed.com
• Applying at portals and/or the actual company’s website
• The importance of having a good, updated custom résumé and cover letter
  

Date and Time: May 9, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Location: Gesher Human Services – 29699 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076

No Registration Required.

Office & Computer Essentials

Life Skills & Education

Date & Time: 1 pm to 3:30 pm; Monday May 13, Wednesday May 15, Monday May 20, Wednesday May 22, Wednesday May 29, Monday June 3, Wednesday June 5, Monday June 10, Monday June 17, Monday June 24, Wednesday June 26, Monday July 1

Where: Gesher Human Services, 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076

Office and Computer Essentials: Microsoft Word and Excel
Helping Job Seekers Learn Microsoft Word and Excel

This class is designed for job seekers wanting to gain office computer skills for increased confidence and preparedness to enter or re-enter the workplace.

Students will learn how to:

• Create and edit Word and Excel files
• Format text in Word
• Create headers and footers in a Word document
• Create basic Excel worksheets
• Use simple formulas in Excel
• Create PDF files
• Move files to and from a flash drive

After completing this class, the student will:

• Be more confident in their job search for a position that requires proficiency in Word or Excel.
• Be able to create custom resumes and write custom cover letters.
• Have obtained the general computer skills that are expected of an applicant for an entry level office position.

Students must be able to learn independently in a classroom or group setting. Course prerequisites include basic keyboarding, email, and internet access, and access to a computer for practice. Taught by an engaging and experienced instructor.

Fee: $499. Full and partial scholarships are available. Students must fill out an Enrollment Application form to qualify for a scholarship.

Registration: Download an Enrollment Application form (click here) and email it to [email protected] or call Dave Rotter at 248-233-4243.

Resume Writing Workshop

Life Skills & Education

Join Gesher Human Services for a free Resume Writing Workshop by Certified Professional Resume Writers. Gain valuable tips and tools to write a dynamic resume.

There will be an opportunity to sign up for free 1-on-1 resume assistance at the conclusion of the workshop.

Date and Time: May 14, 2024 at 10:00am

Location: At Gesher Human Services – 29699 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076

Registration: https://jlive.app/events/7210