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| Marin Employment
Connection E-News |
March
2011
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We
hope you enjoy the latest edition of the MEC
eNewsletter. For more information please
visit or website. |
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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
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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.
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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. |
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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." |
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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,
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In the Spotlight
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| Craig Nelson, WIB Chairman
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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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About Us
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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