Jobs & Careers
JobPod
The Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library has partnered with the Bay Area Workforce Development Board, Brown County Library, Nicolet Library System, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to assist job seekers in finding meaningful employment with its JobPod. The JobPod is a quiet, private space with free Wi-Fi where patrons can easily find and use an extensive range of job services in one place.
The JobPod provides:
A comfortable, quiet space for interviews, virtual meetings, or appointments.
Free laptop access with webcam capabilities.
Guides, templates, and tools for resumes, cover letters, and job searching.
Personalized help with a workforce development professional from Job Center of Wisconsin via virtual appointment.
Contact us to reserve a spot or ask at the circulation desk about immediate availability.
Reserve the job pod
The JobPod meeting space can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, with job-seeking patrons taking priority. The JobPod can also be used for studying, tutoring, small group meetings, remote learning, or virtual meetings with your own device or borrow a laptop from our library. The JobPod can hold up to four people and is handicap accessible.
People of all ages, including children, may use the JobPod. If children are present, they need to be supervised by one or more adult sponsors. For the purpose of the Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library, the adult age is 18.
Programs involving the sale, advertising, or promotion of commercial products or services, and programs sponsored by a business firm, regardless of purpose, are prohibited. Please see our Meeting Space Policy for complete details.
Visit the Job Center of Wisconsin website to:
Search for jobs
Create application materials and apply for jobs
Explore careers
Explore workforce events in your area
Get connected to employment specialists via virtual appointments for job search assistance and career development
Click HERE for contact information for services that are available near you.
Career Exploration & Planning
Cover Letter Writing
Interviewing
Social Services
211 Wisconsin: Connect to local programs and services to meet your individual needs, free and confidentially.
Access Wisconsin: See if you qualify, apply for, and manage your state of Wisconsin benefits and programs, all in one place.
Covering Wisconsin: Connect to health insurance options or other programs that support health. Visit the website to review available health insurance options or call 877.942.6837 to get connected to a health insurance navigator.
Support & Mentorship
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Struggling with your mental health, emotional distress, alcohol and drug concerns, or just need someone to talk to? Connect with a caring counselor.
Fidelity Bonding: Obtain a business insurance policy if you feel an employer would question your honesty and deny you a job due to previous ‘at risk’ behaviors, including committing fraudulent and dishonest acts.
Lift Wisconsin – Legal Tune Up: Identify and address your civil legal problems, such as driver’s license, eviction, debt collection, criminal record, or child support concerns.
Wisconsin SHRM: Receive mentorship and support from human resource professionals as you move through your job search journey. To get connected with a mentor, please email leadershipdirector@wishrm.org.It would be helpful to include the following information in your email: the type of job search assistance you need, the type of job or industry you would like to apply to, and what area of Wisconsin you live in.
Digital Literacy
Basic Technology Skill Development
Learn basic technology skills, including how to use a computer, how to navigate websites, how to setup accounts, and how to complete successful job searches, among other topics.
Learn and develop the skills needed to advance in work and life, including technology, basic office, core skills such as reading and math, and workplace skills.
Microsoft Office Training Center
Get going quickly and easily with Office 365 video training for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and more
Online Meetings
Microsoft Teams: Get Started with Meetings Video (2 minutes) and Instructions
Technology Training
Access virtual, rapid skills training and career preparation for high-demand roles in business, manufacturing, and generative AI. Mentoring support also available to help with training program and job placement.
Learn foundation skills or explore career essential certificates for high demand careers in business, generative AI, and sustainability, among others.
Access free digital literacy and technology skills trainings, available through various platforms. Each resource has its own eligibility and account requirements.
additional Library Services and Resources
Access to computers and internet
Printing, copying, faxing, and scan-to-email services
Confidential meeting spaces
Library staff who can provide basic technology assistance
A Digital Navigator from CLICK & Learn by the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board can
help you navigate new technology and build new skills. Stop in to check out a laptop or Chromebook,
ask questions about your new device, and more.Check out our calendar for available dates and times.
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