AmeriCorps Access JobLink Class of 2012
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Darnell Thoms, Youth Case Worker, facilitating a workshop |
Access JobLink is an annual program offered through Capital Area Workforce Development's JobLink System. The AmeriCorps Access JobLink 'Class of 2012' started in September with 15 new AmeriCorps members, each with a shared interest in community service and volunteerism. Read more. |
Food and Beverage Training Initiative
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Cyber Cafe Grand Opening
September 27, 2011 |
Capital Area Workforce Development, in partnership with Johnston County Industries, Johnston Health, and Johnston Community College, was awarded a grant from the NC Department of Commerce for a two-year Food & Beverage Industry Training Initiative. The initiative provides dislocated workers who are interested in pursuing careers in the Food and Hospitality Industry an opportunity to get classroom training as well as hands-on work experience in a fully functioning kitchen and cafe. Read more. |
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New FOCUS Points Opened
FOCUS Points (Faith-Based Organizations Creating Ultimate Employment Success) is a new initiative of Capital Area Workforce Development where JobLink Staff train faith based volunteers to offer job search advice to their members.  | |
Revelation Free Will Baptist Church |
Each FOCUS Point identifies their own advisor to receive training. They also receive WinWay resume writing software and job search assistance books and resources. FOCUS Points becomes part of the JobLink network with a connection to all local JobLink Career Centers for ongoing support, resources and announcements, such as career fairs, job opportunities and JobLink events. Read more. |
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Unemployment Rate Continues to Rise
Wake and Johnston counties continue to see an increase in the unemployment rate from one year ago.
Wake County
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August 2010 |
August 2011 |
YTD Change | | Size of Labor Force |
458,066 |
458,380 |
+314 | | Persons Employed |
420,681 |
419,278 |
-1,403 | | Persons Unemployed |
37,385 |
39,102 |
+1,717 | | Unemployment Rate |
8.2% |
8.5% |
+0.3% |
Johnston County
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August 2010 |
August 2011 |
YTD Change | | Size of Labor Force |
77,772 |
77,924 |
+152 | | Persons Employed |
70,640 |
70,404 |
-236 | | Persons Unemployed |
7,132 |
7,520 |
+388 | | Unemployment Rate |
9.2% |
9.7% |
+0.5% |
Source: North Carolina Employment Security Commission |
