Workforce Solutions offers wealth of opportunities
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 7/25/2010)
At its simplest, Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent handles government grants implemented through a number of different programs assisting “dislocated workers” (unemployed) and disadvantaged to acquire the training or temporary assistance necessary to integrate into the workforce. It is in no way the unemployment benefits office. They will, however, help in the job search.
Tracey Coleman, the LEAD career counselor and Edna office supervisor, can rattle off a lengthy list of the services offered, and the breadth and width of opportunities is, frankly, stunning. But all of it is meaningless if people aren't finding their way into jobs.
“A lot of people are having to ask for assistance due to the economy,” Coleman said. “Our main goal is to get them self-sufficient in the county and get them working, so they don't need assistance.”
For example, through the Texas Back to Work Initiative, employers receive incentive payments for hiring qualified job seekers through 120 days, up to $2,000. Obviously, the hopes of this and any program of its kind is that the employer keep on the hire after the program ends...
by Paul Harrison
(Posted 7/25/2010)
At its simplest, Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent handles government grants implemented through a number of different programs assisting “dislocated workers” (unemployed) and disadvantaged to acquire the training or temporary assistance necessary to integrate into the workforce. It is in no way the unemployment benefits office. They will, however, help in the job search.
Tracey Coleman, the LEAD career counselor and Edna office supervisor, can rattle off a lengthy list of the services offered, and the breadth and width of opportunities is, frankly, stunning. But all of it is meaningless if people aren't finding their way into jobs.
“A lot of people are having to ask for assistance due to the economy,” Coleman said. “Our main goal is to get them self-sufficient in the county and get them working, so they don't need assistance.”
For example, through the Texas Back to Work Initiative, employers receive incentive payments for hiring qualified job seekers through 120 days, up to $2,000. Obviously, the hopes of this and any program of its kind is that the employer keep on the hire after the program ends...
