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Our Mission: To recruit, train, and retain talent for the Suncoast. |
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August 6, 2012 |
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Meetings Calendar | |
August 9, 8:00 a.m., Executive Committee, Suncoast Workforce Career Center, 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
August 16, 8:00 a.m., Finance Committee, Suncoast Workforce Career Center, Sarasota
September 20, 11:30 a.m., Suncoast Workforce Annual Meeting, Lakewood Ranch County Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton. For more information and to RSVP visit SuncoastWorkforce. Registration deadline is September 17. |
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Businesses -- Did
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If you have a hiring need, contact our Business Services Team and we'll be glad to assist with your recruiting efforts. |
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Retail Store Hiring Event August 8 | |
Hiring Event August 8
We Have Opportunities for You! Suncoast Workforce will host a hiring event at the Suncoast Workforce Career Center located at 3660 N. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota on August 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All types and levels of positions available for major merchandise retailer. Includes benefits. For more information, visit Employ Florida and search for job number number 969442. |
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Greetings!
Space is filling up for the 2012 Annual Meeting to be held on September 20. This luncheon meeting will include a discussion on workforce best practices and challenges in a dynamic and shifting environment. Panelists will include: Sharon Hillstrom, President and CEO of the Manatee Economic Development Corporation; Mark Huey, President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County; Steve Knopik, CEO of Bealls; Jan Roberts, Economic Development with PepsiCo NA; Pete Wozniak, CEO /Administrator of Venice Regional Medical Center; Dr. Larry Thompson, President of Ringling College of Art and Design (moderator). To register, please visit Suncoast Workforce. We look forward to seeing you on September 20th!
Sincerely,
Mary Helen Kress, President & CEO
"Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm."- Jean Paul Richter (1763 - 1825), German author |
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Local Area Labor Market Statistics
Only One Click Away |
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 Did you know that the top occupations by education level are those that have a substantial number of openings, strong growth rates and a higher earnings potential? In Manatee and Sarasota Counties (workforce region 18), the top five occupations with a four-year degree or higher projected to 2018 include Lawyers; Architects; Sales Managers; Pharmacists; and Personal Financial Planners. This information and much more is available on the Department of Economic Opportunity's (DEO) website. This site is user friendly, easy to navigate and full of labor market information. The DEO Labor Market Statistics Center produces, analyzes and distributes the data that's only a click away:
The Resource Guide is a quick and handy reference on what statistics are available to businesses, economic developers, students, job seekers, researchers and regional workforce development boards. |
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Member: Employ Florida. An equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available
upon request by individuals with disabilities via Florida Relay System at 711. |
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