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Events Calendar |
March 1st:
New Training Funds Morning Info Session
March 2nd:
New Training Funds Afternoon Session
March 8th:
NewTraining Funds Burlington Session March 22nd: Health Reform by Attorney Bob Simandl April 5th: LinkedIn by Wayne Breitbarth |
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Many surveys say that the number one issue facing business is finding and keeping good employees.
Calculate the cost of your turnover here. | |
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Congratulations to
Edstrom Industries as recently been recognized and recertified
for a fourth consecutive time for SHARP Certification. Edstrom is the first company in the State of Wisconsin to achieve a fourth certification and is only one of thirteen companies in the state of hold SHARP recognition. | |
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262-638-6683
262-638-6565
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New Grants & Training Funds Available for 2011
Thinking about hiring? We just made it more affordable!
Our Local, State and Federal Governments have recognized the current issues that employers are facing in finding skilled candidates and the unavailable funds to hire new employees. The recession has also greatly impacted our dislocated workforce. The Racine County Workforce Development Center has recently been awarded new grants. There are also tax credits and other labor initiatives available to help Racine County employers and jobseekers.
Come and learn how your organization can take advantage of these hiring incentives! Sign up for the day and time that works best for you!
Morning Session - Racine
Tuesday, March 1st - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Click here to Register
Afternoon Session - Racine
Wednesday, March 2nd - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Click here to Register
Afternoon Session - Burlington
Tuesday, March 8th 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Survey - Your Input Needed for Workforce Planning
The employers in our community have expressed difficulties in hiring qualified individuals to fill current/anticipated job openings. In an effort to provide recruiting assistance and the necessary educational opportunities to individuals in need of training, we ask that you follow the link below to complete a survey. The information you provide will be used by the Racine County Workforce Development Center and its partners for future workforce development and educational programming.
If you have previously completed this survey, thank you for your input. However, if you have not, please take a few minutes to share your workforce needs.
Go To Survey
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Welcome New Staff
We are pleased to welcome three new team members!
Renee' Hansen, Business and Employment Consultant Tim Thompson, Business Consultant Joel Espinoza, Job Coach and Developer |
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The nomination form for the 2011 Racine County Workforce Development Board APOLLO AWARD "For launching a new and innovative business" is now available. When people hear about your new venture, do their thoughts spring to phrases such as: "Wow!," "Very Innovative," "How Creative." If so, you're the perfect business for the new Apollo Award. This award recognizes the accomplishments of a business owner or entrepreneurial team who started a new and innovative business in Racine County...read more |
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Putting Racine County Residents to Work
The Racine County Workforce Development Center proudly announces that it has received additional funding to help put Racine County individuals back to work through three unique programs. Programs include: Transitional Jobs, Work Experience, Trial Jobs, and National Emergency Grants for On-the-Job Training. All programs are designed to help individual workers increase their skills and obtain work experience at no or low cost to their employers...read more.
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Employer Spotlight
The Racine County Workforce Development Center is in need of updated photos! We are looking for employers that would like to be "showcased" in our building. If you have any photos of your company, employees, or logos that you would like to share, please let us know. Once your photos are collected, we will customize and frame a digital photo collage. These frames will then be displayed throughout our meeting rooms. For more information please contact Jane Kurylo at 262-638-6603. |
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Family Friendly Company of the Year
The Family-Friendly Workplace Award is a joint effort of the Strengthening Families Taskforce, Family Service of Racine and
RAMAC. The Award was initiated in recognition of the complex needs of families today and of the efforts that many local employers are making to help families balance their family and work responsibilities...more details. |
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