In This Issue
- Nonprofit Works offers Grant Camps
- Free Services for New York State Businesses
- Workforce Management offers complimentary webinar
- Hire your next superstar
- Congratulations Magnus Precision
- Get LinkedIn with RochesterWorks!
Recruitment Help
July 14-20
For more information about RochesterWorks! Business Services, contact:
Becky Havranek rhavranek@rochesterworks.org or 585-258-3546
Kristy Ioele kioele@rochesterworks.org or 585-258-3548
NONPROFIT WORKS OFFERS GRANT WRITING COURSES
(Researching, Writing, and Developing Grants)
Albany/Latham, NY – Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110 July 29-31, 9 am – 3 pm
Rochester, NY – Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 August 13-15, 9 am – 3 pm
This camp is designed to demystify the grantwriting process for entry- and mid-level grantwriters. Using a combination of presentations and group activities, you will learn how to provide grantmakers with the information they want. Camp materials include Word and Excel document templates that you can customize for use with your own grant applications. Hiking not required.
Cost: $390 per person, includes materials, lunch, parking, and marshmallows*
* Mention you received this information from RochesterWorks! and receive a 25% discount!Click here for more information
NY STATE DOL OFFERS FREE SERVICES FOR NY STATE BUSINESSES
The New York State On-Site Consultation Program is currently offering more than 30 training courses that will help you improve your company’s safety and health performance. Help maximize your resources by attending our free training.
Services offered include:
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On-Site Safety Surveys
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Industrial Hygiene Surveys (air/noise)
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Safety and Health Training on 28 different topics
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY LIVE WEB SEMINAR
Building a World Class Workforce the Toyota Way:
A Look Inside the Toyota Culture
Thursday - July 10, 2008
2:00 p.m. ET
Attend this webinar to learn how to build a world class workforce based on best practices from Toyota, who has built a culture of continuous improvement by attracting, developing and engaging exceptional people.
Find out how they select employees for life who support their values of trust and mutual respect. You'll have the opportunity to score your company on a talent index that evaluates job characteristics like work culture, pay, benefits, community reputation, legal compliance, available talent and retention. See how you stack up against one of the most respected companies in the world when it comes to attracting and developing the right people.
Click here for more information or to register
Let RochesterWorks! Help You Find Your Next Superstar at no Cost to Your Company!Using the WorkKeys job skills assessment program, RochesterWorks! has validated these job candidates’ skill levels in the 3 areas selected by employers as the most important: locating information, reading for information, and applied mathematics. This provides you with valuable, accurate hiring information.
Candidate #1 - This Bronze level WorkKeys CRC recipient is currently enrolled in the Medical Billing and Coding Associates Degree Program at Everest Institute and expects to graduate in January, 2009. With over 5 years of customer service experience, this candidate is highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills. This candidate is seeking a full-time position in a medical office environment willing to provide mentoring and training. If you have any questions about this individual or would like to view her resume, contact Sandra Turner Career Advisor at (585)258-3514.
Candidate #2 – This Silver level CRC recipient has an extensive Sales career in various industries. His experience includes selling both tangible and intangible good and services. Specialized skills include account management and new business development for numerous products and services. He is experienced in phone sales, customer need assessments and research, and sales forecasting. This candidate has obtained training in areas such as Presstek Sales Training, CP Bourg Sales, ADP Sales, COVAD Sales, Cisco Sales, Motorola Sales, AT&T Sales, Frame Relay, DSL, T1 and Compaq Computer Sales. If you have any questions about this individual or would like to view his resume, contact Kyle McCarthy Career Advisor at (585)241-6040.
RochesterWorks! Congratulates Magnus Precision on being Employer of the Month for July!
RochesterWorks! has named Magnus Precision, Employer of the Month for July based on the company’s dedication to employees and commitment to its current and future workforce. Magnus Precision’s training and professional development opportunities provide employees with the tools they need to succeed and prosper. Magnus has also shown its dedication to the future workforce. Representatives from Magnus participated in a youth job fair where they provided information about careers at Magnus and within the advanced manufacturing industry.
Magnus Precision Manufacturing produces precision parts, tooling and components for a variety of industries including aerospace, medical, recreational and industrial.
Visit www.magnuscnc.com for more information.
This is a great way to network with other businesses in the region as well as keep up to date on services and events for business at RochesterWorks. You can join the RochesterWorks for Business/BizWorks group by going to http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/69990/7562ED49F567