WITC to offer free career seminars

WITC Career Seminars are designed to assist individuals in selecting the most appropriate career and or educational options available.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is offering free Career Seminars on the first Tuesday of every month at WITC-Ashland and the second Tuesday of every month at WITC-Superior. WITC-New Richmond will host the event on the third Tuesday of the month and WITC-Rice Lake will be the host site on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Time for the seminars at all locations is from 4 - 6 p.m. Preregistration is required by calling 800.243.9482.

Career Seminars are designed to assist individuals in selecting the most appropriate career and or educational options available.

The Career Seminar consists of self-evaluation, personality assessments, career clusters interest inventory, labor market trends, employability skills, goal setting and career decision making. Upon completion of the seminar, individuals will have gained additional tools to use when considering career options.

Those who are considering choices for a first career, thinking about changing careers, or want to get ahead in a present career, will find the resources to navigate through the process.

For those unable to attend these seminars, WITC offers a free online career assessment. The 10-minute questionnaire identifies which career areas might be the best fit.

It is also possible to schedule a visit with a counselor at a WITC campus. Individuals will be given the opportunity to complete the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory for a minimal fee. The counselors will discuss the results of the assessments, past employment, education, personal experiences, and interests to assist in making a career choice.