We hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and we wish you all the same for the upcoming holiday season.
The Career Center of Lowell held a Job Fair for Veterans on November 8, 2011. The Job Fair was open exclusively to veterans for the first hour and 49 veterans were able to take advantage of dedicated time with local companies. After the first hour the Fair was open to the public. Overall, the Job Fair was a complete success with over 200 job seekers in attendance. We would like to thank all of the participating employers for their support.
Bridget Villare (right), speaks with a representative of Home Depot. Bridget is a veteran of the U.S. Navy where she was an Air Traffic Control Specialist. "This Job Fair is especially great for me! I recently completed my obligations to the Navy, so being able to meet with different types of employers face-to-face was a valuable experience". Bridget is looking for office administration or project management positions. To view her resume, click here.
December 8, 2011 - Workforce Training Fund Info Session, 8:30-10:30 am, Middlesex Community College, Federal Building, Kearney Square Lowell, MA
December 13, 2011 - GLWIB Quarterly, 7:30-9:00 am, UMass Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St, Lowell, MA 01852
December 14, 2011 - Youth Council, 9:00 am, GLWIB, 107 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
December 16, 2011 - Guest Speaker Susan Katz- "Budgeting and Protecting Your Credit throughout Your Job Search", 10:00 am, Career Center of Lowell, 107 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
January 12, 2012 - GLWIB Strategic Planning Committee, 8:30-10:00 am, GLWIB, 107 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Community Events
December 5, 2011 - Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) Annual Meeting and YouTube Awards, 7:30-9:00 am, Wyndham Hotel, 123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA
December 8, 2011 - Lowell Small Business Center Open House, 8:30-10:00 am, Lowell SBA, 88 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01852
December 8, 2011 - Merrimack Valley Sandbox Initiative Catalyst Showcase, 5:00-8:00 pm, UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, 50 Warren Street Lowell, MA 01852
December 14, 2011 - GLCC Annual Holiday Mixer, 5:00-8:00 pm, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Workforce Training Fund Info Session
Greater Lowell employers and organizations interested in Workforce Training Fund grants are encouraged to attend an informational seminar sponsored by the GLWIB and Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Middlesex Community College on Thursday, Dec 8, 2011 8:30-10:30 AM, Middlesex Community College, Federal Building, 50 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA. Contact the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce at 978-459-8154 to register. More information on WTF programs is available at www.mass.gov/wtfp or by contacting the Greater Lowell Workforce Investment Board at 978-805-4736.
Jobs Creation Commission
The Jobs Creation Commission led by MA Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) and Representative Joseph Wagner (D-Chicopee), kicked off a Regional Hearings Tour last month. During the tour, commission will be soliciting public testimony from businesses, hiring agencies, and workers throughout the Commonwealth to learn about the key factors necessary to increase job creation.
The tour comes to Lowell on February 10, 2012 at a site yet to be determined. Please contact Barbara O'Neil for more information.
Lowell Green Restaurant Commission - Call for Members!
WANTED: Green-minded professionals to launch the Lowell Green Restaurant Certification Program. Are you a guru in energy efficiency or water conservation? Do you work with green products? Do you have expertise in recycling and composting? Are you involved in the local foods movement? Then YOU are just who we're looking for! The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce is seeking qualified individuals to serve on the Lowell Green Restaurant Committee to administer the new Lowell Green Restaurant Certification Program. Over a one-year timeframe, Committee members will work with select restaurants in Lowell to achieve certification as a green restaurant.
This is an exciting opportunity to launch this program that has been two years in the making! For more information, please email:
Danielle attended Westfield State University where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She then went onto receive a Master's Degree in Community Social Psychology at UMass Lowell.....
To learn more about Danielle and the Chamber, click here
Did You Know?
The long-term industry projections for the Greater Lowell area indicate the highest job growth will be in Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, Education Services, Health Care & Assistance, Arts, Entertainment and Recreation.
If you have worked within the areas of HVAC Installation and Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Construction or Solar Installation, the Career Center of Lowell may be able to provide skill upgrades or certifications to help you land that next job.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to upgrade your credentials. Contact the Career Center of Lowell today for more details.
Michael J. Fox at MCC
Middlesex Community College's 2012 Celebrity Forum guest will be actor, author, and Parkinson's research advocate Michael J. Fox!
Tickets to An Evening with Michael J. Fox, June 15 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, are $35 and $25. They can be purchased online at tickets.lowellauditorium.com, in person at the LMA box office, 50 East Merrimack St., or by calling the LMA at 978-454-2299. Also available at Ticketmaster.
MA JobQuest
MA JobQuest stats as of December 1, 2011 Total Job openings:
26,360
Current Job Count
839 16,337
New Jobs Posted in the Last 30 Days22,560
Top 10 Job Vacancies
1. Registered Nurse 2033 2. Computer Systems Analysts 1403
3. Comp Software Engr, Apps 789 4. Cust Service Rep 782 5.Sales Managers 746 6. Comp/Info Systems Mngr 696
