We all agree that training is essential. Often, however, we throw training after a problem in our companies and organizations that we find out later really isn’t the problem. OR we are absolutely right that training is what is needed, but we choose training that doesn’t quite solve the real training need. That means we’ve thrown good money after a problem whose solution isn’t training OR we’ve bought and paid for training that's not what we need!

How do we know when training IS the solution? How do we know that the training we’ve invested good money to get is the right training for the specific challenges we face? This talk with give you a taste of the readily available toolkit you can learn to use that will help you be more cost-effective and accurate in selecting the right training for your situation.

Suzanne J. Ebbers, Ph.D.
LuminEssence, LLC

October 29, 2009
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
325 John Knox Road Building B-100
Tallahassee, FL


RSVP: WORKFORCE plus
wfp@wfplus.org
(850) 617-4602

Have you ever wished you could conduct a large number of initial interviews at one time? Would you like access to over 30 pre-screened, qualified job seekers who just may be what you are looking for? The In the Spotlight event is a specialized recruitment for job seekers to showcase qualifications during a presentation to employers from the local tri-county area; Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla. Job seekers are given three minutes to present themselve to you.

During November's Hire A Vet Month, WORKFORCE plus will host the Hire A Vet In The Spotlight on November 18, 2009 beginning at 8:30 am. The event will take place at the Leon office located at 2525 South Monroe Street. If you have a job opening and would like to access trained, professional and proven dedicated individuals, don't miss out.

Contact us today to register!

The Employed Worker Training Program is an employer based training project for current (including new hires in need of skills training) employees of a company. The training is generally for job specific skills to assist incumbent workers with job retention and/or advancement within the organization while meeting the employer’s needs to be more competitive in the marketplace. The funding opportunity for this program is a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Employers located within WORKFORCE plus’ service area; Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla counties; are eligible to apply for grants not to exceed $5,000. WORKFORCE plus has designated approval for up to fifteen (15) grants. The employer can be private, public, or non-profit and must have at least two full-time employees.

Visit www.reinvestlocal.com to access the application and be on your way to a trained workforce.

On the Job Training is an opportunity for job seekers to obtain the education, skills, and work experience which will allow for employment opportunities in a particular occupation. The funding opportunity for this program is a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Any employer located within the three county service areas of WORKFORCE plus; Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla will be eligible for this program. The employer can be private, public, or non-profits and must have at least two full-time employees.

Job seekers who are unemployed, not currently employed and have not previously worked with the employer in the same, similar or an upgraded position are eligible for this program. Employee (s) cannot have previously participated in any other OJT program administered by WORKFORCE plus and must be willing to register and complete an application with the local WORKFORCE plus office and provide required documentation. Employee (s) trained through this program must work for the employer in Gadsden, Leon or Wakulla counties.

Visit www.reinvestlocal.com and complete the application today!