Marin Employment Connection E-News

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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 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.”

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