From: Cynthia Gunselman - Marin Employment Connection [cgunselman@co.marin.ca.us]
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 3:01 PM
To: Gunselman, Cynthia
Subject: Marin Employment Connection Newsletter
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Marin Employment Connection E-News         March 2011

We hope you enjoy the latest edition of the MEC eNewsletter.  For more information please visit or website.

Free Tax Assistance

Earn It! Keep It! Save It! program of United Way is offered through many of the Marin Employment Connection partner agencies as well as at other community locations.  In San Rafael the new Spark Point as well as the Canal Alliance are both operating sites at their agencies.  To learn more about this free tax filing service and exciting opportunity for low income individuals click here.

Hour & Wage Information Session
The Marin Employment Connection, in partnership with the Workforce Investment Board and Employment Development Department, is hosting an information session on Wage and Hour Law. The event on March 24th will be facilitated by Eric Rood, Assistant Chief Labor Commissioner, with the State of California's Department of Industrial Relations.  Local employers can attend at no cost to them and learn the latest on labor law compliance.  To view the invitation and find out how to RSVP click here. 
Marin's Unemployment Rate
Staff compared data from the Marin County unemployment rate from 2005 until 2010 and the level of customer activity at the Marin Employment Career Resource Center.  Said Racy Ming, Manager of the Marin Employment Connection, "This graphical display of the data confirms what we have always believed - the unemployment rate directly impacts the demand for services in our Career  Resource Center."   See graph.
Buscando Trabajo

We are pleased to announce we are once again offering a job search workshop for Spanish speakers.  This workshop is facilitated by Jamie Terhune, a Bilingual Employment Development Counselor.  The workshop is offered every Wednesday from 9:30 AM until noon. 

"No necesita registrarse.  Solamente se anuncia a la recepcionista en el piso 3°que vino a la clase "Buscando Trabajo."

Client Feedback

Dear Lea: I was a student in your class in July last year, interviewed with a local County shortly thereafter, and then the job was put on hold due to budget constraints.  In November, I was offered the job and my supervisor, one of the interviewers, told me that I was their number one pick!  I have no doubt that your coaching and the video interview really helped, because I walked into the interview knowing how to present myself professionally and confidently.  I have now been working for almost three months and feel like this job was made for me.  I love it!  My original supervisor was given a huge promotion.  My new supervisor is savvy, enthusiastic and supportive.  How lucky can I get?!!  So thank you Lea, for your wonderful class.  I am really grateful for the training I received from you and others over in San Rafael!  Gratefully,  E.J

In the Spotlight
Craig Nelson
Craig Nelson, WIB Chairman
Craig Nelson, Executive Vice President of Staffing Services, leads the staffing divisions of the Nelson Family of companies. This includes overseeing the traditional staffing businesses of Nelson Staffing, Nelson Technology and Nelson & Associates. In addition, Craig is responsible for recruiting and retaining the best talent through Northern California's premier job board, NelsonJobs.com.

Mr. Nelson began his term as the Chairman of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) during the PY 2009-10 ARRA funded employment projects operated via the Marin Employment Connection partnership.  "I was impressed by how quickly we were able to put these funds into the community and by the 346 low-income people who were placed in jobs with 211 employers,
as well as serving 117 youth." 
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Marin Employment Connection (MEC) is both a catalyst and partner in Marin County's economic growth and vitality, supporting businesses, job seekers, and the community. Powered by the Marin County Workforce Investment Board, the MEC offers the tools and services needed to achieve personal and professional success. Our common goal: to support a thriving, diverse workforce in our community.  For more information, visit our website.


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