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Greetings!
I know we are all busy. Most of us have more to do with fewer resources and our "to do" list just doesn't get any smaller. Okay everyone, it is time for us (me) to take the busy-ness out of our jam-packed days.
How can we get Workforce Connection to take on some of those planning/recruiting/training tasks that we are moving forward on week-to-week? Of course, we know we can post our open positions on the Employ Florida Marketplace (EFM) at no charge. But how about trying some of the other employer features available at www.employflorida.com? Those include information on recruitment and education services as well as labor market information and employer incentives and tax credits.
Workforce Connection professional staff services for employers include the following:
* Employee recruitment and screening
* Posting job openings on local, state and national websites
* Receiving and forwarding applicant resumes
* Prescreening and referral of qualified job seekers
* Tax credit information
* Labor market information
* Labor law compliance information
* Additional resources on issues that affect employers
Do you need upwards of 100 new hires ready to hit the ground running, as several of our recent Employer Success Stories have? Or are trying to find one perfect employee like Southeastern ChemTreat's (read the spotlight below)?
If so, take a look through your to-do list. See if Workforce Connection can take some of the busy-ness out of your day and provide you with professional quality services at no charge. Our tax dollars pay for these resources. Let's use them to increase our productivity, grow our businesses, and create jobs and prosperity for our community!
Contact the Workforce Connection Business Development Team today.
Darlene Goddard, Board Chair
Workforce Connection
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Spotlight: Southeastern ChemTreat
'Dive in, the talent pool is wide and deep'
When a small, family-run company becomes very successful, with projects stretching from the Florida Panhandle to the Keys, the business of running the business can at times feel like a full-time job in and of itself.
That was the case for Southeastern ChemTreat, Inc. (SCI)'s president and founder, Will Hardee. Hardee, who was juggling the day-to-day operations of his 25-year-old company as well as his primary responsibilities, was keen to find an office manager, to "free me up to get back out in the field and on job sites more."
Find out how Hardee says Workforce Connection saved SCI time, money and the "aggravation of going through stacks of people who weren't serious candidates" to find the one who was.
>>>Click here to read SCI's complete Success Story
Pictured: SCI President Will Hardee with Office Manager Kathleen Bauder.
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Vets Stand Down and Youth Build Projects
Homeless Veterans Stand Down
Workforce Connection's first annual Stand Down took place Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Florida National Guard Armory in Ocala. The event was sponsored by the Workforce Connection Veterans Team in collaboration with 43 area veteran and community organizations. The Stand Down provided one-stop access to myriad community/human services for homeless vets and their families. Services included job placement, housing, health screenings and counseling as well as nonperishable food, clothing, blankets and other supplies. Hot meals were also served. A total of 78 homeless veterans benefited from the event, some attending from as far away as Inglis by virtue of free transportation provided in Citrus and Levy counties. The Stand Down was funded by a $5,000 Veterans Stand Down Grant from the National Veterans Homeless Support, Inc. (NVHS) and the Florida Department of children and Families (DCF). The event was covered by WCJB TV20 and the Star-Banner as well as promoted on WTRS Conversation Radio, WOCA Voice of Ocala and other media outlets.
Phoenix Rising Youth Build Wall Raising
 The latest youth build project kicked off Feb. 3 on a bright, chilly Sunday morning with the raising of the walls, adding the beginnings of a 10th home to the neat row of Habitat for Humanity houses in Phoenix Place. The 14 Phoenix Rising candidates were assisted by members of the Church of Hope on the project -- the fourth youth build project in two years. The build portion of the project followed a month of classroom instruciton which began on Jan. 7.
Through Phoenix Rising, disadvantaged older youth obtain academic and construction skills, increase their self-esteem, and get a new perspective on life. The project also helps the community and provides a home for deserving homeowners.
The project was spearheaded by the Ocala Police Department in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Workforce Connection, the City of Ocala, Henkels & McCoy and myriad other community partners. Workforce Connection provides funding for the initiative from the US Department of Labor earmarked for training and employment.
>>> Click on above photos for more.
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About Us
 Mission: Workforce Connection brings together citizens, employers and educational providers to develop programs to support high-quality education/training and employment services to meet regional workforce needs.
The regional workforce board sets policy and directs expenditures of more than $8 million in funds that underwrite services provided through the Workforce Connection offices.
Workforce Connection is the local, business-led organization that plans and coordinates quality employment and training services for businesses and individual career seekers in Citrus, Levy and Marion counties.
Each year, approximately 1,500 businesses and more than 36,000 career seekers receive services through the Workforce Connection. Services include professional and technical recruitment, training, targeted talent marketplaces (job fairs) and financial incentives.
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Employment Update
Due to annual data benchmarking conducted by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's (DEO) Labor Market Statistics Center, Florida's preliminary employment information for January will be released Monday, March 18 and February's information will be released Friday, March 29. Updates will be posted to our facebook page and complete local analysis as well as regional and state reports will be available on our website. Our March Employer Connection newsletter will be distributed on Monday, March 18 instead of Friday, March 15.
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MOBY1 Makes Splash
It's hard to miss, but if you haven't seen the new Mobile Resource Center yet, look for it soon as it hits the road to provide employer and job-seeker services. Nicknamed MOBY1, in large part due to its size, the 40-foot long Winnebago is equipped with 10 computer stations with satellite Internet access. For more information, contact Jonathan Delicate, Workforce Connection's new Mobile Training Coordinator, at 800-746-9950 or jdelicate@WorkforceConnectionFL.com.
>>>Click on the MOBY1 photo for more.
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Employer Trends
Positive over-the-year employer trends continued in January for the Workforce Connection region with a total of 452 employers posting 1,344 open positions. That represents a 28-percent increase in the number of employers posting positions compared to January 2012 as well as a 68-percent increase over-the-year in job openings. Highlights for each of the counties:
- Citrus County employers posted 226 open jobs, an increase over the year of 37.8 percent; a total of 78 employers posted job orders compared to January 2012, an increase of 64 percent, including 23 new employers, up 667 percent.
- Levy County saw a 19 percent increase in the number of employers posting jobs and a 38 percent increase in the number of jobs compared to the previous January.
- Marion County employers posted 1,089 jobs, a 77 percent increase over the year; a total of 305 employers posted job orders compared to January 2012, an increase of 18 percent, including 25 new employers, up 56 percent.
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Custom Business Training
Custom Business Training is a win-win for employers and employees. It helps you retain skilled staff, increase productivity and enhance your company's market competitiveness. Best of all, Workforce Connection can cover up to 100 percent of your out-of-pocket costs to train your existing staff. To learn more, call 800-746-9950 or >>>Click here |
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NetWorker Bulletin
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bulletin, or if you'd like to pass the information along to those interested in hot jobs and top talent, you can find every issue on our website.
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