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Volume 3
Issue 20
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FloridaWorks News
www.FloridaWorksOnline.com
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Gainesville -
4800 SW 13th Street (352) 955-2245
Starke -
809 So. Walnut Street (904) 964-8092
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Hello! You are receiving this email because you have chosen to receive The FloridaWorks Newsletter. This is a new format that we are excited to present. Please take the time to read through the newsletter, you may find some valuable information. Also, please feel free to contact us with any information you would like to add to our newsletter.
Thank you and enjoy!
FloridaWorks
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FloridaWorks
VISION:
Our community will have a world class workforce that meets the needs of business and provides opportunities for job seekers today and in the future. FloridaWorks' vision is externally focused, market-oriented and describes how we want to impact the world. This vision serves to clarify our direction and to assist our team and partners to understand how everyday actions can help us work toward achieving our ultimate goals.
MISSION:
Everybody Works. Growing business and jobs through a skilled workforce.
The mission statement serves as the anchoring point for our organization. It is from our mission that CORE VALUES, GOALS and STRATEGIES can be developed and implemented.
Our values define us and remind us of the key reasons we exist and help us to focus on what is important to us as individuals and as an organization.
We Value:
Customer Focus: We listen to our customers, respond quickly to their needs, and work with them to prepare for future requirements.
Effectiveness: We are focused on results and constantly seek ways to be more efficient.
Professionalism: We treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and personal attention.
Collaboration: We work together with a variety of partners to achieve our mission.
Inclusion: We believe that diversity makes us stronger and welcome those who challenge us to see things differently.
Integrity: Our commitment to always do the right thing guides our decisions every day.
Accountability: Each of us recognizes our responsibilities, and we use measures to show our success.
Innovation: We continually seek new solutions and better ways to do our jobs.
Leadership: We lead by example within our organization and throughout the community.
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Alachua YouthBuild Program
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Contact: Carrie Tam
Alachua YouthBuild
352.244.5137
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Program Begins Soon!
Alachua YouthBuild is designed for out of school youth 16-24 that lack a high school diploma/GED and would like assistance attaining educational, occupational and leadership skills enabling them to become economically self sufficient. The last day for interviews is this Thursday, October 15th, 2009. Click here for additional information and/or click here for an application.
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Veterans Stand Down
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Contact:
Jim Mash
352.244.5102
FloridaWorks
Veterans Employment Representative
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Support Homeless Veterans
The Stand Down/Resource Fair
Will be held at the C.R. Layton Army Reserve Center (1125 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville) on October 23 and 24, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days. Service providers wanting to participate may contact Mary Jane Deedrick at the Alachua County Veteran Services Office at 352-264-6740. For more information, contact Alachua County Poverty Reduction Program Director, John Skelly at 352-264-6749.
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Workshops and Assessments
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Take advantage of FREE workshops and assessments!
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) also known as Food Stamps
Customers that are ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents) need to complete an orientation process. Go to the AWI site, clicking here or Food Stamp Hotline here.
WIA Orientation
The WIA (Workforce Investment Act) orientation is now part of the One-Stop Orientation held at 9:00 am every Wednesday. Click here for program guidelines and answers to your questions. Click here for approved occupations and training providers in Florida.
The Agency for Workforce Innovation
AWIis Florida's lead state workforce agency and directly administers the state's Labor Market Statistics program, Unemployment Compensation, Early Learning and various workforce development programs. Click here for information.
Employ Florida Marketplace
Employ Florida Marketplace is Florida's state employment website. Job listings from across the state are listed here. Register on Employ Florida Marketplace to help you in your job search. Here is a step-by-step guide for job seekers to register online. www.employflorida.com is also where employers can post job openings as well. To fully register as a job seeker, click this link.
Success Skills Workshops
Free Success skills workshops offered through Partnerships for Strong Families. Click here for more information.
· Resume Writing
· Dress for Success
· Interviewing Skills
FREE Outrageous Outcomes Workshop Series
Job readiness workshops held at FloridaWorks by Alexandra Harris. Please click here for a full schedule and workshop listing.
 Creating Opportunities through Networking New and Existing Companies with our region's Talent (CONNECT)
Assessments Available at FloridaWorks One-Stop
Please click here to see the newest listing of assessments and workshops offered at the FloridaWorks One-Stop Center. Some of the program include: Success Prof.iler, Personal Responsibility, and Career Scope. Training on Microsoft Office programs available as well. All workshops and assessments offered at FloridaWorks are free of charge. You can also get your Ready to Work certification!
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Community Announcements and Resources
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Community Programs and Happenings
S.H.I.P.-FLHOP
Available for Down Payment Assistance for the purchase of new and existing homes. Homebuyers may be eligible for up to $8,000 towards the purchase of a home in Alachua County. There are specific guidelines to qualify for this program, please call us at 352-264-7013 for more details. See link.
Macy's Recruitment Event
Macy's will be holding a recruitment event at FloridaWorks on October 15th, 2009. Please click here for further details.
HorseMpower
Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center is partnering with HorseMpower and HOPE (HOrses helping PEople) to offer a free equine-facilitated psychotherapy group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Will be held at HOPE's therapeutic riding facility in Archer. The group will begin October 30, 2009, and end January 22, 2010. Click here for more information.
Alachua County Pollution Solutions Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Fact Sheets
Click here for further information.
 Healthy Start
Healthy Start is a FREE program for pregnant women, infants and children up to 3 years of age. The program provides women with the help they need to have healthy babies. Services are based on need, not income. Click here for article. Click here for Healthy Start Coalitions site.
Florida KidCare Health Insurance
Click here to learn about Florida KidCare - health insurance for children from low or moderate income families. If your organization would like a free training presentation for your staff, click here for more information.
Teen Pregnancy Considerations
To assist you with questions and considerations that you might have regarding teenage pregnancy, click on this link for further information.
 Young Money Magazine
Resources For Parents
There's a great Web site to assist parents in raising their teen and pre-teen age children. Click here for information.
Juvenile Justice Resource Guide
Click here for more information.
How to Parent a Teen
Great site to assist parents with raising children. Click here.
Teen Resume Writing Site
Click here for more information.
Florida Trend's NEXT
There is a great Internet site to assist students in high school with their "teen" issues and opportunities that they can prepare for now. Click on this site for additional information.
Best Employment and Career Links Site
Employment search engine for teens and students looking for jobs. Also, many job preparation articles to read as well. Click here.
High School Ace
This is the academic studying homepage for high school students. Click here.
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
This site lists various juvenile programs in the community. Click here for overview of programs.
At-Risk-Teens Site
Information and resources to assist parents with at-risk-youth. Click here.
Ultimate Road Trip to Career Success for Youth
Provides visual resources to consider various occupations. Click here. Also, great video resources to assist youth as they consider various occupations. Provides an overview of many occupations and jobs. Click here.
Florida Association of Teen Courts
Provides an overview of teen courts and drug courts in the State of Florida. Click here.
GED Online Services
This site provides numerous resources to youth that are planning to take the GED exams. Click here.
Youth Organizations, Centers and Clubs
Click here for listing of Gainesville area youth programs, counseling centers and related services.
Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center
Urges citizens to stay vigilant about their safety and the safety of others when it comes to the crime of sexual assault. The Center encourages the community to visit the RAINN (Rape, Incest, and Abuse National Network) website at www.RAINN.org for tips on reducing one's risk of sexual assault. The Center offers confidential phone counseling 24 hours a day at 352-264-6760 or toll-free 866-252-5439. Callers can remain anonymous.
Community Websites
Click on these links for access to some of the local/county newsletters.
Alachua County Newsletters this newsletter offers information on Alachua County Events and Actions.
Bradford County Newsletter offers information on Bradford County Events and Actions.
Community News U Can Use, a local newsletter to highlight the community.
Gainesville City Newsletters, this newsletter offers information on Gainesville City Events and Actions.
University of Florida News, offers information on the University of Florida's events and announcements.
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Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
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Kim Tesch-Vaught,
FloridaWorks Business Service, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
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The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce has four major focus areas: Chamber Services, the Council on Economic Development (CEO), the Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center (GTEC), and the FloridaWorks Business Services Team.
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the area's largest and most dynamic business network since 1924, has one simple mission: make it easier for members to do business everyday.
CEO's charge is to assist existing businesses through expansion, to help grow new companies in our community and to attract new opportunities to Alachua County.
The Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center (GTEC) is a community program providing early stage technology startup companies with tools, training and infrastructure to help them grow and develop into financially viable technology enterprises.
The FloridaWorks Business Services team at the Chamber offers a variety of services to help you recruit, train and retain employees.
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North Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Pam Whittle, FloridaWorks Business
Services, North Florida Regional Chamber of
Commerce Business Development
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The Chamber is in business to help businesses grow and prosper. Our challenge is to enhance the growth potential for new and existing businesses, to help create clean, well-paying jobs for our residents, and to provide networking opportunities to be used as a springboard for collaborations. The Chamber works with both cities and the county to create an environment conducive for business development and assistance is provided whenever appropriate.
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Volunteers and Interns
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Volunteers and Interns Needed!
FloridaWorks Needs Volunteers and Interns
Anyone interested in volunteering or doing an internship at FloridaWorks should contact Makaya McKnight, the Volunteer Coordinator, at 352-244-5118 or mmcknight@floridaworksonline.com
Positions are available in all areas of the organization. All majors are encouraged to apply if they are interested.
Alachua County Senior Volunteers Needed
The Alachua County Foster Grandparent Program is currently seeking interested seniors to serve special-needs children in our community, especially in local childcare centers and after-school programs. The next training session for new volunteers will be held October 19-30, 2009. Contact Norma Berger, Alachua County Foster Grandparents Coordinator at 352-264-6731.
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