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Connecting Women with Green Jobs Training |
You may remember that back in early January, Grand Rapids Community College (in partnership with WRC and other community agencies) received a $4 million federal grant. The grant's purpose is to train low-income Grand Rapidians with green jobs skills. WRC's role is to recruit women for the training.
After of few months of ramping up the program, WRC is now well on its way to connecting women with green jobs training.
Carol Janssen, WRC's Education and Training Specialist for Pathways Out of Poverty, said, "We are excited to be on the leading edge of new technology, industries and jobs!
 Michigan is attracting more and more green manufacturers so there will be many new jobs over the next few years requiring specific training and skills. This program will train and ultimately place participants in jobs that will provide a living wage. We are looking for participants with a wide range of skills, from office to construction to manufacturing, and just about everything in between."
Right now, awareness sessions are being held throughout the city to provide information to those interested. Please call (616) 234-3600 for information about when and where to atted an awareness session. |
| In Her Words: "A New Life!" | |
 "Reflecting on all of the help I received from WRC when I was going through my divorce three years ago, WRC helped me start a new life!
I returned to college, earned a Bachelor's degree, applied to five graduate schools, and was recently accepted to one along with a teaching position. Now my new career plan to become a university professor is coming true!
I just had to share this great news with you and say thanks for everything."
~ Lynda, WRC Client |
| Help Us Meet Our Spring Fund Goal! | |
As you can see, so much is happening at WRC and so many women's lives are being changed for the better. Please join this exciting transformation in our community with your financial support.
We need to raise just $5,000 more to meet our spring fundraising goal. What part of that can you help us with? 83 cents of every dollar you donate goes directly to our client services.
Click the button above to make a secure online donation. |
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J.Jill Awards $15K Grant To WRC |
 On May 28, WRC received the welcome news that the J.Jill Compassion Fund at the Boston Foundation will be providing a $15,000 grant for our SOLO program for low-income single moms.
"We are thrilled to be a grantee of the J.Jill Compassion Fund for the third year in a row," said Sharon Caldwell-Newton, Executive Director of WRC. "We know that there is stiff competition for these grants and we are pleased to have been selected. The generosity of the J.Jill Compassion Fund will allow us to assist 60 single moms this year on their journey to economic self-sufficiency through our SOLO program."  The SOLO program works with its clients in a supportive one-on-one coaching atmosphere to explore career opportunities, create plans of action, develop resumes and cover letters, offer employability and life skills workshops, and connect with other resources to ensure that job searches are successful. Based in Quincy, Massachusetts, J.Jill is a women's specialty retailer of comfortably sophisticated clothing and accessories available in catalogs, on the web and at over 200 stores nationwide. The J.Jill Compassion Fund has contributed more than $2 million in grants to over 50 non-profit organizations throughout the country which help women achieve sustainble self-sufficiency. |
| Thank You for Reading! |
We appreciate your interest in WRC and for reading this edition of the e-Newsletter. If you have any suggestions, comments or topics you would like to see addressed, please send your remarks to lmichael@grwrc.org or call (616) 458-5443.
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| Sites for Searchers | |
 As if being out of
work isn't enough stress, try weeding through the millions of websites offering "helpful" job search tips. It can be overwhelming!
Which sites offer truly useful suggestions? What tips are recommended by HR professionals and not just some "Barb the Blogger?"
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SAVE THE DATE!
4th Annual
Wine, Women
& Chocolate
$25 per person
September 23, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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