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PETAP.org Announces Program to Help Students Find Online Business Schools to Fit Their Needs
July 2, 2012
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., July 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The traditional college experience isn’t for everyone. For those currently employed full-time or living in a remote area, online learning has provided the option of attending college at the time most convenient to them. By connecting those students with a selection of colleges that provide online learning opportunities, PETAP can help those students find the best education at affordable prices.
PETAP has announced a full listing of online accredited business schools, easily searchable from any internet-connected device. Among the offerings from http://www.petap.org are directories featuring the following educational choices:
* Bilingual Business Online: Being able to speak a second language is becoming increasingly more important as the business world becomes more diverse. Online schools prepare students for careers in another country or, at the very least, show an applicant’s readiness for a job that requires frequent international travel. Both associates and bachelor’s bilingual business degrees are offered through the online learning schools listed at PETAP.org.
* Business Technology Online: PETAP provides information on bachelor’s and associates degree programs in information systems management and other business technology-related areas. By obtaining a degree from an accredited business school with a technology emphasis, students show an ability that is in keeping with the modern work world.
* MBA Degrees Online: A masters in business administration degree opens up doors in the corporate environment. PETAP can help workers achieve an MBA during evenings and weekends with minimal disruption. Because MBAs have such a wide range of specialization, PETAP helps students find online MBA opportunities in a wide range of areas, including finance, accounting, and business management.
* Entrepreneurship Degrees Online: The popularity of shows like Shark Tank and websites like Kickstarter has re-ignited an interest in creating a business and making it a success. PETAP can help connect students with degrees that will give future entrepreneurs the skills it takes to succeed as a business owner. Courses teach students to write business plans, develop marketing strategies, and secure funding. While a degree isn’t required to be an entrepreneur, an online degree from an accredited college will show well on a graduate’s biography.
* Risk Management Degrees Online: Risk management is a growing field in an uncertain corporate world. PETAP has a directory of online accredited schools offering risk management degrees for the future business professional. While in school, students will learn about minimizing risk within organizations, property insurance, and more. A risk management education can lead to a career in insurance, sales, and more.
PETAP knows online learning is the future of education in this country. Unfortunately, too often students find it difficult to track down good colleges that offer online learning opportunities. By combining all accredited online schools in one place, PETAP makes the search easier, increasing a student’s chance of finding the best education possible.
By listing only accredited schools, PETAP ensures students are only directed to a degree program that meets quality educational requirements. PETAP makes every effort to make sure each school listed is either accredited by The Council for Higher Education Accreditation and The U.S. Department of Education.
Learn more at: http://PETAP.org .
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Tina Brink of EPIC Receives ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant’ Honor from Leading Industry Publications
June 4, 2012
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that senior account executive Tina Brink has again been recognized by Risk and Insurance and Human Resource Executive magazines as a “Top Employee Benefits Consultant” in 2012. Brink is one of only 18 benefits professionals nationwide to be selected for the honor this year. Brink was also named a Top Consultant in 2011.
The Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award identifies outstanding benefits consultants across the country who have done extraordinary work for their clients over the past year. Criterion for selection include client service excellence, creativity and innovation in problem-solving, cost-savings, program improvements, and health and welfare insurance and benefits consulting expertise.
“Tina excels in her work because she delivers outstanding results to her clients through rigorous strategic and financial management of their benefits program and unrelenting advocacy,” added Dana Liedel, EPIC’s Employee Benefits Practice Leader. “It’s exciting to see her and EPIC recognized nationally in this way for the second year in a row.”
Brink was recognized as a “Top Employee Benefits Consultant” because of her exceptional customer care and background as an underwriter, where she developed unique skills to assist in her negotiations with carriers.
A notable example of Brink’s negotiating skill is her work with Aspire Public Schools in Oakland, one of the nations leading K-12 charter school systems serving low-income students. With the California school system facing substantial financial challenges, Brink was able to save Aspire $354,000 in 2011, followed by negotiations in 2012 that garnered a $316,000 reduction in proposed benefit increases. In addition to negotiating significantly better rates, Brink secured attractive benefits for Aspire.
Another example of Brink’s ability to deliver creative solutions is the wellness plan that she created for Xyratex International, a leading provider of data storage technology. According to Karin Rodriguez, U.S. benefits and contingent workforce manager for Xyratex International, “We were starting from nothing, with no money to work with. Tina quickly and effectively put together a plan for 500 employees.”
“Tina is an invaluable member of our team,” said EPIC co-founder and chief executive officer, Dan Francis. “She exemplifies the EPIC spirit and our commitment to client-focused excellence. I’m extremely proud of Tina and the outstanding team that supports her.”
Collectively, Brink saved her clients more than $1.5 million in 2011. She is located in EPIC’s Folsom, Calif. branch office and is a part of the company’s Northern California Employee Benefits Consulting Practice.
Tina Brink can be contacted by phone at 916.358.8007 or via email at tbrink@edgewoodins.com.
About Edgewood Partners Insurance Service:
EPIC is an independent retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance broker with headquarters in Northern California. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes a creative approach to product and program development and distribution, and provides cutting-edge services to key industry segments which include Construction, Real Estate, Hospitality, Renewable Energy, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Transportation and High Tech.
EPIC offers a unique equity ownership opportunity for revenue generators and other key employees. EPIC’s “people first” value-based culture attracts and retains top talent and fosters high employee satisfaction and performance to sustain its high level of service excellence. By focusing on value, EPIC generates exceptional client retention and growth rates well above industry norms. The fastest growing brokerage on the west coast, EPIC employs 300 associates operating from seven fully-integrated locations. With nearly $65 million in revenues, EPIC is the 42nd largest retail insurance broker in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.edgewoodins.com.
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San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Seeks 60 Entrepreneurs
May 10, 2012
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board invites dislocated workers, veterans and county residents 18 years and older who want to launch their own Internet or service-based business to enroll in an entrepreneur training program. The board will fund training for 60 participants and the deadline to enroll is May 18, 2012.
“Entrepreneurship is a viable career alternative for dislocated workers,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. “According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, small businesses produced the largest amount of employment in 2010, generating 72.1 percent of net new positions.”
The Workforce Investment Board is partnering with Empact (www.iempact.com) to provide the training necessary to start a business with little start-up capital. Attendees will learn how to develop their business inexpensively while creating enough profit to earn a living wage.
The training requires a one-year commitment. Each participant will receive a full-day of training followed by weekly trainings for the first month, and monthly virtual trainings for the remainder of the year. Each participant will be assigned a mentor to support them throughout the program.
“Entrepreneurship is vital to San Bernardino County’s economic growth and prosperity,” said Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Chair and Fifth District Supervisor. “I encourage residents who are thinking of starting their own businesses to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn proven, real life tools shared by successful entrepreneurs.”
To apply, San Bernardino County residents may visit one of the three Employment Resource Centers to take the assessment. To find the nearest location, please visit www.sbcstartup.com or call (800) 451-JOBS.
About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations.
The Workforce Investment Board, through the County’s Economic Development Agency and Department of Workforce Development, operates the County’s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County’s businesses including employee recruitment.
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Voices.com Launches First-Ever iPhone App for Sourcing Voice Talent
May 7, 2012
TORONTO, Ontario, May 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voices.com, the online marketplace that connects businesses with professional voice-over talent, unveiled the first-ever mobile app for procuring voice-overs today. The Voices mobile app will allow clients to search the Voices.com database of over 75,000 voice talent, review price quotes and listen to custom auditions from their mobile devices.
The App also gives professional voice talent the ability to review a list of paid jobs, submit an audition and a price quote to the businesses looking to hire.
The new mobile app is compatible with the iPhone and iPad and is available on iTunes free of charge.
“Our customers are using their mobile devices to access the Voices.com website,” says David Ciccarelli, CEO of Voices.com. “Now 15 percent of all traffic to Voices.com is coming from apple devices and that number is growing every month.”
“The new app will allow voice talent and businesses to connect more easily which will result in more work being awarded through Voices.com,” says Stephanie Ciccarelli, Chief Marketing Officer of Voices.com.
“The app looks complete and well-thought out. The addition of the recorder is a bonus. I can see myself knocking off auditions on vacation or on the road, wherever,” says Cal Koat, professional voice talent and Voices Member.
About Voices:
Voices.com is the technology and industry leading website that connects businesses with professional voice talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies and Fortune 500 companies rely upon the Voices.com marketplace to search for, audition and hire voice talents with the assistance of our innovative SurePay™ escrow service and our Web application.
Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, American Airlines, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Government and thousands more.
Read more information about the app and customer reviews: www.voices.com/iphone .
Voices.com iPhone App Store Listing:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voices.com/id493554377 .
Watch a video demo: http://www.youtube.com/voicesdotcom .
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L.A. County Workforce Investment Board Receives Grant to Fund No-Cost Re-Employment and Training for Nearly 1,000 Laid-Off Workers
April 20, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 20, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Thanks to a multi-million dollar National Emergency Grant (NEG) from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board was awarded funds as part of the California Multi-Sector Workforce Partnership. The aim of this program is to provide retraining and career transition needs to individuals who experienced layoffs and also to help employers with job openings to locate well-qualified and trained employees.
We are recruiting laid-off workers for this special program that provides no-fee job training and placement assistance in high demand industries in the county that have current job openings. This program is designed to benefit employers in many ways, including reimbursement of a substantial portion of wages paid to new hires from this program.
To date, over 700 individuals have signed up to take advantage of this opportunity. Space is still available now that the deadline to enroll has been extended to June 30, 2012. Interested employers and job seekers should contact us immediately by email at neg@css.lacounty.gov or visit our website at http://www.worksourcecalifornia.com .
“The California Multi-Sector Workforce Partnership addresses 123 mass layoffs in California that have affected over 32,000 workers in 19 industries statewide,” said Richard Verches, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board. “In Los Angeles County, we expect nearly 1,000 individuals to take advantage of job services paid for by this grant.”
This program will pay for laid-off workers to participate in On-the-Job Training, paid work experience, internships and customized training programs in order to increase their opportunities for employment, and the costs of equipment or transportation, depending upon one’s situation.
“The support of government is critical to meet the needs of and support local businesses that employ local residents,” said Mr. Verches. “Employers who participate in On-the-Job Training programs can receive recruiting support to locate well-qualified candidates and possible reimbursement for the wages of new employees.”
About the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board:
The Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is established by federal law as the oversight and policy body comprised of private business representatives, labor, higher education, government and non-profit partners who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The WIB funds 17 one-stop WorkSource Centers to provide employment and training services to residents and businesses in 58 of the County’s 88 cities and all 151 unincorporated areas throughout the County.
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Bishamon Industries Corporation Retains Ten Jobs and Is Ready to Take On Competition
April 17, 2012
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Robert Stone, vice president of Engineering and Manufacturing at Bishamon Industries Corporation, received a letter from the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board about the LEAN Manufacturing Program with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), it couldn’t have come at a better time.
Bishamon Industries Corporation faced increased competition with their EZ Loader product, which could have translated to lost sales and lost jobs. With the introduction of the new model, they needed to make sure they could efficiently produce and deliver this product before the competition stepped in.
“The EZ Loader is our premier product and if we lost market share, it would cost us valuable employees,” Stone said.
CMTC came in and showed the company areas of improvement in assembly and welding. Employees were excited to share their ideas and work as a team with the consultant and executives for the good of the entire company.
“We’ve already seen growing sales for our new EZ Loader and the hard work has paid off,” Stone said. “By shipping our product in two days, we will maintain our competitive edge.”
Through the LEAN Manufacturing Program, Bishamon retained 10 jobs. Additionally, Stone also utilized the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Business Resource Team to recruit and hire a shipping supervisor. “They found a great person for us who plays a very important role in satisfying our customers,” Stone said.
“The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board’s LEAN Manufacturing program effectively helps local businesses retain employees and hire additional personnel,” said Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Chair and Fifth District Supervisor.
About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations.
The Workforce Investment Board, through the County’s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County’s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County’s businesses including employee recruitment.
More information: https://www.csb-win.org/ .
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Save $20K in One Year? Teach English Abroad in South Korea
April 4, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Goodwin Publishing, LLC announced today the release of its new audio and e-book, “Teaching English Abroad: A Financial Prayer Answered” (ISBN: 987-1-937860-20-2), by Jonathan Goodwin.
This e-book and audio book is written for anyone who wants to explore the world while making money. It’s ideal for people who are about to graduate; are recent graduates; or for those seeking a career change. All that is needed is a B.A. or B.S. degree.
“Teaching English Abroad” is the perfect gift for a recent graduate or someone about to graduate.
“It’s unfortunate, but the current job market in the U.S. and Europe is grim. As a result, many graduates are finding that they have to move in with their parents or take jobs out of their field that pay less – what many consider ‘underemployed,’” explains Goodwin. “Teaching abroad is the ideal alternative – people save money while exploring the world. It’s an ideal situation.”
Many view this to be the bible of teaching English in South Korea.
“It’s written for anyone who wants to take control of their career and life. I did it and I’m anxious to share what I learned with others. It’s a combination of self-help and how-to rolled into one,” adds Goodwin.
“Teaching English Abroad” will show people how to step away from a 40-hour work week and to expand their horizons while helping others. It’s chock full of budget tables and tracks to show people how they can save a little or a lot.
The book is comprised of 10 chapters: My Early Mistakes; A Visit to Korea Rising from the Ashes; Facets of My Life in Korea; Being an Educator; The Savings Mantra; More on Budgeting; Newcomers Ahoy; On the Basics of Learning and Teaching; Traveling in Korea; and Why Do you Need a Financial Education?
These chapters are filled with practical and proven tips that include general financial advice, teaching tips, traveler tips and more. The book will also alleviate any anxieties that people may have about teaching in South Korea.
Readers will learn how to find and apply for the trustworthy private and public schools that are currently hiring English teachers in South Korea. Foolproof tips likely lead to hiring.
And, readers who decide to pursue this career opportunity will get the experience of teaching; have free time to enjoy the country and live a stress-free and adventurous life; and have freedom to explore and live on their own. Basically, teachers who work in South Korea are getting paid to travel the world and to see some of the most exotic locations out there while still making enough money to pay off debt and live comfortably.
The first two chapters of “Teaching English Abroad: A Financial Prayer Answered” are free to download. If readers want more, they can simply name their price at: http://www.iteachenglishabroad.com/books/
or they can order the e-book and audio book combination for a flat fee of $19.95.
About the Author:
Jonathan A. Goodwin is a graduate of San Diego University. He taught in South Korea for three years. He earned the title and position of faculty manager, a title that is synonymous with “Headmaster.” He was in charge of all operations at a top-ranked private academy in South Korea; he knows what it takes to get hired and how to make it as a teacher in South Korea.
For more information, visit: http://www.iteachenglishabroad.com/books/ or
http://facebook.com/iteachenglishabroad .
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Ohio Restaurant Recruiters to Service Morgan’s Foods in Restaurant Manager Recruitment
April 3, 2012
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ohio Restaurant Recruiters, a restaurant manager recruiting firm in Ohio and Pennsylvania, announced this week, that it is now servicing Morgan’s Foods, Inc. (PINK:MRFD) and helping the company to locate quality restaurant management personnel. Ohio Restaurant Recruiters has a focus on placing Pittsburgh restaurant general managers and assistant restaurant managers.
In 1957, Morgan’s Foods became one of the first franchises for Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Today, it operates 68 KFC restaurants and eight Taco Bell restaurants in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Missouri, Illinois and New York.
“It’s going to be a pleasure to work closely with Ramesh Gursahaney, Morgan’s Foods’ Vice President of Operations Services,” says Russell Don, owner, Ohio Restaurant Recruiters. “Gursahaney has been with the company since 1978 and knows food service operations like the back of his hand.”
Don adds that Morgan’s Foods has a great sense of urgency when it comes to hiring its KFC general and assistant restaurant managers.
Deane Petzel, Morgan’s Foods’ Manager of Recruiting and Retention has been with Morgan’s since 1997. She takes her job very seriously and travels all over the region interviewing, training and coaching.
“I am equally excited to work with Petzel,” says Don. “She is a terrific communicator. If I have a candidate for her, she replies within a few hours, if not a few minutes.”
Ohio Restaurant Recruiters takes pride in matching quality people with quality jobs and Morgan’s Foods offers full benefits, including 401k with company match – something not many companies are offering anymore.
Additionally, the corporate culture at Morgan’s Foods sustains that their managers experience a good quality of life. As a result, a five day/50-hour scheduled work week is the norm and weekends off, as well as additional Saturdays or Sundays off, provided every quarter.
Outside of investing in quality restaurant managers, Morgan’s Foods is also putting money into existing units; seven units are undergoing full remodels that are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012.
About Ohio Restaurant Recruiters:
Ohio Restaurant Recruiters is the brainchild of 30-year veteran restaurateur, Russell Don. He and his team have spent more than two years developing this concept.
Today, Don is a Certified Personnel Consultant and a Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist. These certifications are recognized as the staffing industry’s highest standard; they also ensure that all federal, state and local laws as well the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) standards of ethical practices are adhered to and that Ohio Restaurant Recruiters maintains its industry credibility at all times. Additionally, it’s mandatory for staff to participate in continuing education.
Ohio Restaurant Recruiters is a member of the National Association of Personnel Specialists. It also has numerous other partnerships and affiliations including the Ohio and Pennsylvania Restaurant Associations.
For more information, visit: www.OhioRestaurantRecruiters.com .
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EPIC adds Lou Razzano as Principal in San Ramon
March 21, 2012
SAN RAMON, Calif., March 21, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of Lou Razzano as Principal and Business Development Executive. Razzano will be based in the company’s San Ramon, Calif. office and report to managing principal, Brian Quinn.
Razzano will be responsible for all aspects of developing and growing a book of business including the acquisition of new clients and the design, placement and management of commercial insurance and risk management programs. Formerly an executive in the food industry, Razzano will initially focus on food and beverage clients and leverage his substantial network of relationships in these industries across the state.
“I am extremely excited to welcome Lou to the EPIC team,” said EPIC’s Brian Quinn. “He is an exceptional business person and a strong client advocate with a thorough understanding of how to identify and manage a broad range of business risk. Lou is well-connected and highly regarded in the Bay Area business community and across the west. He is exactly the kind of experienced, innovative professional we want to further build EPIC around.”
Prior to joining EPIC, Razzano spent almost nine years as senior vice president and general manager at Andronico’s Community Markets, where he directed all operations and administrative functions for the eight-store grocery chain including risk management and insurance, food safety and loss prevention.
Razzano was previously the Vice President of Human Relations and Management Information Systems with Interstate Chemical Company, Inc. where he spent five years. He began his career at the Boeing Company, starting as an Industrial Engineer and later managing the Manufacturing Engineering Department at their defense and space division in Philadelphia, Pa.
Razzano is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa. where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
Lou Razzano can be contacted at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers
3000 Executive Parkway – Suite 325
San Ramon, CA 94583
T: 925-244-7715
C: 925-599-3007
F: 925-901-0244
lrazzano@edgewoodins.com.
About Edgewood Partners Insurance Center:
EPIC is a new and innovative California-based retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.
The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has nearly 300 team members operating from seven offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo Petaluma and San Ramon).
With nearly $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit www.edgewoodins.com .
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Helping Employers With Federal Funds Makes Good Business Sense
March 21, 2012
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 21, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of San Bernardino County was recognized by the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) for innovative business-friendly programs. The WIB was asked to present to congress how it used Workforce Investment Act funds to encourage job retention and hiring.
In a report titled “Innovative Collaborations between Workforce Boards and Employers Helped Meet Local Needs,” the U.S. GAO referenced 14 local initiatives. Two of the initiatives included San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board’s successful collaboration with Technical Employment Training, Inc. and its Rapid Response Layoff Aversion program.
Executive Director Sandy Harmsen testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workforce Safety in addressing workforce needs at the regional level.
“Our Workforce Investment Board was able to quickly and effectively take action when our region was hit with business closures and lay-offs that affected thousands of residents in San Bernardino County,” Harmsen said. “We knew which industries would need workers in the long-term. Through the relationships we established with industry councils, businesses and educational providers we have deployed federal funds to save jobs, train workers with skills needed by employers and encourage hiring.”
In 2011, the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board’s Business Resource Team performed 27 Rapid Response visits to companies that were laying off employees. More than 1,900 dislocated workers were assisted through Rapid Response which included workshops on understanding unemployment plans, rolling over 401K plans and Cobra benefits. These residents were also introduced to the local Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) for free workshops on job searching, resume writing and interview skills, as well as how they could qualify for no-cost job training programs and job placement support.
“The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board can contribute much to the national conversation on how to put America back to work,” said Supervisor Josie Gonzales, Chair and Fifth District Supervisor.
“For instance, the WIB’s collaboration with Technical Employment Training, Inc., is a great example of how we are working together to prepare a skilled workforce and provide businesses with the manpower needed to grow and diversify. The Technical Employment Training program trains dislocated and disabled workers to attain two National Institute for Metalworking Skills Machining Level 1 certifications. The fact that 90 percent of its first class was placed in jobs with local manufacturers is an awesome success story worth sharing,” added Gonzales.
Last year, 3,370 County residents were trained last year using Workforce Investment Act funds to enter long-term careers in growth industries such as Health Care, Aviation, Transportation and Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing and Environmental Technology.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 created a comprehensive workforce investment system that brought together multiple federally funded employment and training programs into a single system, called the one-stop system.
About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations.
The Workforce Investment Board, through the County’s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County’s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County’s businesses including employee recruitment.
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San Bernardino County Youth Take a Roadtrip to Discover Their Career Interests
February 24, 2012
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Continuing its support of young people facing obstacles to employment, the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County partnered with the Roadtrip Nation Experience to provide an intensive curriculum to the Year-round Workforce Investment Act youth program.
By giving students the tools to interview and film someone in their career of interest, the Roadtrip Nation Experience empowers students to define their own roads in life; to make school actually matter by relating what they study to their real-world experiences; and open doors to different pathways and possibilities.
“This is an opportunity for our youth to interview specialists in careers they are interested in and find inspiration, as well as practical advice to achieve their dreams,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board and Director of the Workforce Development Department for San Bernardino County. “In 2011, 13 youth service providers helped more than 1,320 youth through the Year-Round WIA Youth Program and many of those young people go on to find jobs or higher education that lead to long-term careers.”
“It has been a pleasure working with San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board,” Molly Gazin, Educator Network Coordinator of Roadtrip Nation. “The facilitators are enthusiastic and dedicated to the futures of the youth involved and that is evident in their experience with the program. We’re excited to see the results of the final Roadtrip Projects that they’re hard at work on right now.”
The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Act Youth Program gives eligible youth access to services designed to increase educational opportunities, develop better job skills, explore career options, develop leadership qualities, participate in adult and peer mentoring and counseling and obtain valuable work experience.
Students in the program receive career counseling, reading and math remediation, tutoring, alternative secondary schooling, vocational training, leadership development and job placement. They also complete workshops that taught work readiness, problem solving, life skills and computer literacy.
“These youth services prepare students for the future by helping them to earn a degree, certificate or a paid internship, and obtain much needed career skills,” said Supervisor Josie Gonzales, Chair and Fifth District Supervisor. “The Roadtrip Nation Experience provides each student with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, confidence and an awareness of professional occupations available to them.”
To learn more about the San Bernardino County WIA Youth Program, call or visit one of the youth providers listed at http://www.sbcountyjobops.com/youthservices.html .
Roadtrip Nation, a half-hour documentary television series distributed nationally by American Public Television, airs in southern California on both KOCE and KLCS. Check local listings or visit www.roadtripnation.com/watch for specific airtimes.
About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations.
The Workforce Investment Board, through the County’s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County’s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County’s businesses including employee recruitment.
About Roadtrip Nation:
In the summer of 2001, three friends decided to take a Roadtrip to seek their place in the world. The idea behind the Roadtrip was simple: If you don’t know what to do with your life, talk to people who are doing what they love, then ask them how they got there. The trio hit the road in a mechanically unsound Green RV, and three months and 17,000 miles later, had interviewed 85 eclectic individuals.
Since then, Roadtrip Nation has evolved into a Movement to help individuals define their own roads in life: Including seven seasons on public television, three books, an online community, and a student network on more than 350 campuses.
In 2009, the Movement expanded into education with the creation of RoadtripNation.org and the development of The Roadtrip Nation Experience, a hands-on, engaging curriculum that guides students through an explorative process to learn about pathways relevant to their own individuality.
Roadtrip Nation is dedicated to inspiring people everywhere to create lives based on doing what they love. For more information, visit roadtripnation.com and roadtripnation.org.
News Source: Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. View all current news at: http://Send2PressNewswire.com .
EPIC adds Hilton Brown as Vice President of Claims Management
February 21, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Hilton Brown who will oversee client claims and advocacy in the company’s Los Angeles and Irvine offices. Brown will also provide claims support for sister company PowerGuard Insurance Services, located in Irvine, Calif. Brown brings 22 years of claims management and client advocacy experience to EPIC.
At EPIC, Brown will oversee client care and service, claims management, claims review and audits, negotiation, and client advocacy. In this role, Brown will assist clients with education and assistance in the claims process and will ensure the receipt of timely and accurate settlement payments.
“Hilton is an outstanding addition to our growing team in Southern California and an excellent resource for our clients,” said EPIC co-founder, Dan Francis. “We are very pleased to have a professional of Hilton’s caliber join EPIC.”
Before joining EPIC, Brown spent nine years with Marsh, Inc. located in Los Angeles, Calif., starting as an associate consultant and progressing to the position of vice president. Brown managed client advocacy, negotiations with insurers and adjusters, vendor relations, settlement support, and claims oversight for general liability and property loss throughout Marsh’s entire western region.
“I’ve landed in a great place,” states Brown. “EPIC highly values innovation and delivers an excellent standard of client care while fostering a healthy work/life balance for their employees. In our industry, the EPIC culture is unique and I am excited to be a part of their growing team.”
Brown is a graduate of Santa Ana College, where he obtained an Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts. Additionally, he holds an Associate in Risk Management certification and a current California Fire & Casualty license.
Brown is an officer of Toastmasters International, Inc. and is recognized by the organization as a “Competent Communicator.”
Hilton Brown can be contacted at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers
555 S Flower St, Suite 4420
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Direct Phone: 213-629-8904
Cell Phone: 949-943-0553
Fax: 888-772-3742
Email: hbrown@edgewoodins.com.
About EPIC:
EPIC is a new and innovative California-based retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.
The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC now has nearly 300 team members operating from seven offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo Petaluma and San Ramon).
With nearly $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit http://www.edgewoodins.com .
News Source: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source by Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®. View all current news at: http://Send2PressNewswire.com .
MAZeT appears at the academix in Erfurt
January 5, 2012
MAZeT was represented at numerous careers fairs in 2011
Dr. Wolfgang Hecker is Managing Director of MAZeT GmbH.
Jena (Germany), January 5, 2012 – along with more than 80 other exhibitors, MAZeT GmbH participated in the “academix Thüringen” (www.academix-thueringen.de), which took place for the first time in Erfurt’s exhibition centre on December 14, 2011. The academix is Thuringia’s first state-wide careers fair for students, graduates and young professionals and was promoted throughout Germany. At MAZeT, various offers were showcased for traineeships, MA theses and permanent employment. The academix was organised and given its thematic direction by the Thuringian Agency for Specialist Recruitment (Thüringer Agentur für Fachkräftegewinnung – ThAFF).
In addition to the academix, MAZeT featured this year in the line-up of the “inova” university recruitment fairs held at the Technical University of TU Ilmenau on October 19, 2011 and the University of Applied Science at FH Jena on October 12, 2011.
Dr. Wolfgang Hecker, one of the two managing directors of MAZeT GmbH, put it in a nutshell: “Good people are at the heart of the firm. This is why we need specialists to commit long-term to the company.”
In the coming year, MAZeT GmbH will again be using its presence at the university recruitment fairs at FH Jena and TU Ilmenau to recruit students and graduates. Also in the pipeline is participation in “academix Thüringen” and “SMILE!” in Schmalkalden.
About MAZeT
MAZeT GmbH is a leading European development and production service provider. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Jena, Germany. MAZeT GmbH develops, produces and supplies customized electronic modules, software and ASICs and sells proprietary products under the brand JENCOLOR worldwide. Thanks to its wide-ranging technology offer and application know-how, MAZeT GmbH is a reliable and tried-and-tested service partner for customized solutions in the areas of industrial electronics and optic sensor technology. Its development competence and components for special applications are used in the complete area of industrial measuring technology, control and automation technology as well as medical engineering, among others.
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MAZeT GmbH
Diane Damer
Göschwitzer Straße 32
07745 Jena
+49 3641 2809 0
http://www.mazet.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/presse_view
marketing@mazet.de
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