Jobs for Veterans Get Support in Colorado
Officials in Colorado are doing their part to create jobs for veterans. Visit http://veteranjobs.com to learn more.
Gov. Bill Ritter recently issued a proclamation recognizing the work of Helmets to Hardhats and the Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council in their effort to provide returning veterans with civilian careers.
"We must ensure that veterans, who risk their lives for our freedom, can successfully transition back into the civilian workforce when they come home," Ritter said. "Helmets to Hardhats is there to point veterans in the right direction, and the Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council is providing successful career paths."
Online Training for Green Jobs at NTI
One school is planning to offer online training (Click here) and other preparation for popular "green collar" jobs.
Maine-based Northeast Technical Institute recently announced that it will soon offer a Green Energy Technician training program. The six-week program will provide graduates with the knowledge and certifications they need to succeed in a green career.
The program will give students an understanding of energy efficient gas, energy conservation methods and solar thermal installation. Students also will learn proven methods to reduce the consumption of oil and how to create new green plans for the future.
Flex Jobs are Growing
Several companies are proving that flex jobs could be one positive byproduct of the current economic recession.
Flexible schedules have often been seen as a benefit to working women who need extra time to take care of their families. However, the incentive of a more flexible work life seems to be enticing women and men alike as of late.
Many businesses have begun offering flexible schedules as a tool to help attract, retain and engage top talent. One of the things most employees want is a better work-life balance, and implementing a more flexible schedule can allow that to happen.
City of Houston Jobs
Anyone looking for City of Houston jobs (Click here) should know the area has plenty to offer.
Houston, which is home to 2.2 million people, had a Gross Area Product of $440.4 billion during 2008. Between November 2007 and November 2008, the Houston area added 42,400 private-sector jobs, the biggest gain of any city in the country.
Rated as a beta world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, the Houston area is home to 89 foreign government consular offices; 40 foreign government trade and commercial offices; 23 foreign chambers of commerce and trade associations; and 25 foreign banks representing 13 nations.
EMT Jobs Benefit from Friendlier Schedule System
Although there are many people interested in EMT jobs, there still seems to be a shortage of emergency medical services workers. As there is clearly no lack of interest, some professionals think a different scheduling system would entice more people to join the profession.
EMS workers, including EMTs and paramedics, often keep hectic hours, with schedules that shift every few weeks. However, it is a proven fact that companies that offer lifestyle-friendly schedules have a higher success rate when it comes to attracting and retaining employees.
As the current state of the economy makes it hard for employers to offer higher salaries and more benefits to attract and retain staff, implementing a more lifestyle-friendly schedule could serve as a great hiring and retention tool for EMS workers.
Criminal Background Check Law Would Require Childcare Providers’ Fingerprints
Should childcare providers have to undergo a criminal background check?
Federal legislation currently pending in the House of Representatives would require childcare providers throughout the country to undergo background checks, including FBI fingerprint checks. Currently, only 10 states require childcare providers to undergo fingerprint checks.
Federal law currently requires that workers at daycare centers on military installations and Head Start programs undergo fingerprint checks, but the recent proposal is the first that would require the checks for all childcare providers.
Sarasota Jobs in Jeopardy
Several Sarasota jobs could be lost as the Florida County attempts to balance its budget.
A higher-than-expected decrease in tax collections have forced Sarasota County officials to change their plan to balance the annual budget. Instead of relying on cash reserves from the housing boom, the county is considering making up to $13 million in cuts, which would affect parks, libraries, human services and public transit.
Options that would impact the public the most include cutting library jobs and closing one of the county's seven libraries, as well as privatizing management of Lido Pool and the tennis courts at Payne Park. There are more smaller cuts, including only painting lines at ball fields once each year, expected to save $90,000, or reducing the amount spend on new books and media at libraries by $107,000, or 30 percent.
Atlanta Manufacturing Jobs Get Funding
A new round of funding will help train and support those with Atlanta manufacturing jobs and manufacturing jobs throughout Georgia.
Gov. Sonny Perdue recently awarded $1.4 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to 29 manufacturing companies throughout Georgia so they can become certified Work Ready facilities.
The certified Work Ready program is a joint effort between the Governor's Office of Workforce Development and the Georgia Department of Economic Development designed to help companies throughout the state improve productivity and strengthen their workforce through customized training.
State of Nevada Jobs with RSCVA Cut
One local tourism organization has cut almost $1 million from its budget, resulting in the loss of several state of Nevada jobs (Click here).
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority recently announced that it would make $960,000 in cuts along with other measures in an effort to close a projected $1.6 million budget deficit. Part of those cuts include the elimination of seven full-time employees, who will receive severance packages.
One of the biggest problems is that almost two-thirds of RSCVA's income is generated from a portion of room tax paid by hotel occupants in Washoe County. However, those revenues have seen yearly declines since March 2008.