WORKFORCE plus is excited to announce the "Tech Challenge Professional Development Series," a variety of workshops designed to assist area businesses. Each workshop will provide relevant and useful tools to assist businesses in addressing technology training needs.

The first workshop in the series, Microsoft Super User, will not only address basic computer skills but will also provide the framework needed to improve performance linked to daily tasks while expanding the user's knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Much like the workplace, this workshop is fast paced and supports the outcomes needed to ensure that the employee is well versed and able to perform their assigned job duties. As a value-added benefit, WORKFORCE plus will provide each attendee with a no-cost reference manual.

The workshop will be delivered through the WORKFORCE plus offices located in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. The first workshop will be held at the Leon office located at 2525 South Monroe Street on December 10th, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The Gadsden office, 1140 West Clark Street, and the Wakulla Office, 3278 Crawfordville Highway, will host workshops on December 17th, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Interested businesses who would like to register their employees are encouraged to do so today as seating is limited! To RSVP, email wfp@wfplus.org or call (850) 414-6085.

WORKFORCE plus presents the "GET CONNECTED" Job Fair - a professional experience for job seekers in the Big Bend Area. This event will take place on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Leon County Civic Center and will give businesses the opportunity to recruit valuable new talent. This year's event will mark the 8th annual job fair!

With today's tough economy, we understand the value of our local businesses and the jobs they help create. With that said, we would like to personally invite your company to join us at this one of-a-kind event.

Our staff is dedicated to making the "Get Connected" Job Fair a successful recruitment tool for the business community and a true resource for our job seekers. Based on recent inquiries and last year's level of participation, we believe that attendance will reach record numbers for this event.

The "GET CONNECTED" Job Fair will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There is no charge for booths. However, a pre-registration is required. Booth space will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lunch is provided for one attendee.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the registration form and fax to 922-6747, Attention: Get Connected Registration or call (850) 413-0315. Please submit forms prior to December 15, 2010.

We look forward to seeing you there!

WORKFORCE plus presents another free learning opportunity available to businesses - Power Hour. The Business Power Hour luncheons provide businesses with thought-provoking discussion on hot-button topics of the day. The luncheons feature a guest speaker(s) who is considered a subject matter expert both locally and abroad and allowes for discussion and networking. In essence businesses have an opportunity to get the answers they need when they need it and focus on accelerating the development and growth of their businesses.

The luncheons are designed to advance the understanding of mid to upper level managers on a variety of critical topics, highlight best practices, and offer a forum for professional networking. Topics include industry best practices, the latest tools and trends, compliance and risk management, marketing and communications. Power Hour, sponsored by Regions Bank is complimentary to the business community in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties and includes lunch.

WORKFORCE plus encourages you to RSVP today as space is limited and attendance is granted on a first-come, first served basis. Additionally, if you would like to recommend a speaker or a topic, please email us at wfp@wfplus.org.