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November 15, 8:00 a.m., Executive Committee, Suncoast Workforce Career Center, 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota
November 29, 8:00 a.m., Suncoast Workforce Board Meeting, Sarasota Technical Institute, 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota |
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Businesses -- Did
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The unemployment rate for the Suncoast in September was 8.9 percent, down 2.2 percentage points from 11.1 percent a year ago. |
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Hot Jobs! | |
Driver Training (CWDTQ): $29-40k. Comprehensive benefits package! Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 21 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. Must be able to speak English well enough to converse with the public, hold a valid driver's license and clean driving record, successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, background and motor vehicle records check and Department of Transportation Physical. Position located in Venice. For more information, visit Employ Florida and search for job number 9716967.
Project Accountant: 40-80k! B.S. in Accounting or B.S. in Finance or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting plus five years working experience, three to five years experience within the General Accounting areas and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP required. Job also requires sitting for four hours at a time, standing for four hours at a time, manual dexterity and ability to travel. Dental, holidays, medical, vacation plan. Position located in Bradenton. For more information, visit Employ Florida and search for job number 9722549. |
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Greetings!
As we approach Veterans Day on November 11, we are reminded of the great sacrifices that our country's brave men and women have made to preserve our freedom. To honor veterans and to express your gratitude, plan to attend the following events:
- November 3, Veterans Stand Down, Manatee County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. - noon
- November 6, 2nd Annual Veteran Student Resource Fair, Keiser University, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- November 11, Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Sarasota,
9 a.m. - noon
Suncoast Workforce veteran staff will participate in each of these events, so we hope to see you there. Remember, veterans can bring valuable skills and a strong work ethic that can bring value to your business. Hire vets first!
Mary Helen Kress, President & CEO
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963), 35th President of the U.S.Sincerely, |
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 Mark Kennell is the Chief Purchasing Agent with Mills Gilbane located in Lakewood Ranch. He is primarily responsible for purchasing administration for construction management services throughout the entire State of Florida. Mark has served on the Suncoast Workforce Board Executive Committee for 11 years and he was instrumental in forming the Construction Technology Careers Council in 2000. The Council's primary purpose was to address the growing lack of skilled workers in construction trades. When asked why he joined the Board he responded: "Because of the diversity and genuine interest in activities and initiatives of the Board." Mark is a graduate of University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning. He is a Licensed Building Contractor and a lifelong resident of Sarasota County.
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Drop In Labor Force Participation Has
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 Prior to the 2007-2009 recession, 66 percent of the population (excluding military veterans, those in nursing homes or prison) over the age of 16 were in the labor force. Just four years later, that rate, known as the labor force participation rate, dropped to 63.7 percent. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's report, Where Have All the Workers Gone? - Why are more people leaving the labor force and what are they doing?, by Jesse Romero, the drop in the rate is unprecedented in the postwar area. This decease is even more surprising because it doesn't include unemployed workers actively seeking work, which are still considered part of the labor force. The report notes that while it's difficult to distinguish between the effects that demographics and the business cycle may have on labor force participation, it has important implications for the future growth of the U.S. economy.
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