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Meetings Calendar | |
February 9, 8:00 a.m., Executive Committee, Suncoast Workforce Career Center, 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
February 14, 3:30 p.m., Construction Technology Careers Committee, Suncoast Workforce Career Center, Sarasota
February 22, 3:30 p.m., Youth Services Committee, Suncoast Workforce Career Center,
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Businesses- Did You Know? | |
The Suncoast's unemployment rate for December 2011 was 9.8 percent, down 2.1 percentage points lower than one year ago. |
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Hot Jobs! |
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Support Specialist: Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of BIM process as it related to software application and project support, training staff, enhancing project performance and support the the users of the firm's helpdesk ticket submittal system, iHelp. A technical school graduate degree with four years experience or a college graduate with two years related experience required. Technical skills needed include CAD-based software, 3D modeling, Revit, and BIM. Minimum salary is $49,000. Full benefits. Position located in Sarasota. To learn more, visit Employ Florida and search for job number 9627469. |
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Dear ,
Suncoast Workforce recently launched a job preparation workshop for veterans that is being offered in our Bradenton Career Center on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and in the Sarasota Career Center on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The workshop includes an overview of services, tips on how to build a resume, how to set-up job alerts, effective job search techniques, information on tax incentives, and education and training opportunities. We hope that you will share this information about this new offering for veterans with colleagues, family and friends.
"Be true to your work, your word, and your friends." - Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862), U.S. author |
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Felder Joins Suncoast Workforce |
 We are pleased to announce that Connie Felder has joined Suncoast Workforce as Director of Career Services. Connie has been with RochesterWorks! since its inception in 2000. She has over 15 years experience in workforce development and job training programs. She also has over 10 years experience in private sector customer service and sales. Connie has a masters degree in Counselor Education from State University of New York at Brockport. Welcome aboard Connie!
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During President Obama's recent State of the Union Address, he highlighted a key workforce concern. Even though many business leaders want to hire American workers, they are unable to find workers with the right skills. "Growing industries in science and technology have twice as many openings as we have workers who can do the job. Think about that - openings at a time when millions of Americans are out of work. It's inexcusable." Suncoast Workforce and workforce development experts around the nation have watched this trend with alarm -- a widening skills gap, where worker skills do not keep pace with rapid advances in technology and changes in business models. This is now recognized as a critical issue at the federal, state, and local levels. On the state level, Governor Scott has made prioritizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for Florida's K-12 and higher education systems a priority in his Job Creation and Economic Growth Agenda. Read more. |
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