Employment Solutions

Reflections from the National Workforce Conference
by Margaret Spontak

The National Association of Workforce Boards’ National Conference surfaced several key issues that can impact America’s long-term success in the global economy and the workforce system’s ability to lead the necessary changes.
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Tax Credits for Employees with Disabilities and Other Eligible Employees
The Disabled Access Credit provides a non-refundable credit for small businesses that incur expenditures for the purpose of providing access to persons with disabilities.
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Unemployment Picture
The most recent unemployment data from the State of Florida indicated that 64 of the 67 Florida counties reported increases in the unemployment rate in January 2008.
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Local Business Man Appointed to National Association of Workforce Boards
The National Association of Workforce Boards recently installed Michael Biskie from Williston, Fla. as board member at its quarterly meeting held Saturday, February 23 in Washington, D.C.
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Federal and State Update
The five-year trend of reduced federal workforce funding is not turning around.
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First Ready to Work Credentials Awarded in Region
More than 40 participants in the Ready to Work program administered by CLM Workforce Connection have earned their credentials from the State of Florida.
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Stay Strong Initiatives
CLM Workforce Connection in partnership with the Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corporation and Central Florida Community College, recently launched a campaign called, “Stay Strong.”
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Daniel Pink on Innovation
At the National Workforce Conference, Daniel Pink developed a case for shifting our workforce education from linear, logical and sequential thinking to artistic, inventive, and empathetic thinking.
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Gingrich on Workforce Education
Newt Gingrich spoke at the National Workforce Conference about his most recent book, Real Change.
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Two Million Minutes: An Interesting Documentary
Once a student completes 8th grade, they have two million minutes to go as a teenager.
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Events / Meetings / Trainings

Upcoming Workforce Events
http://www.clmworkforce.com/events.asp

B.E.S.T. Healthcare Services Job Fair/Citrus County
CFCC Lecanto
Wednesday, April 2
10am - 1pm

Ocala/Marion Job Fair
CFCC Klein Center
Tuesday, April 8
10am-1pm

B.E.S.T. Healthcare Services Job Fair/Marion County
CTAE - Ocala/Marion
Thursday, April 10
10am - 1pm

Ocala/Marion Job Fair
CFCC Klein Center
Tuesday, May 13
10am-1pm

Ocala/Marion Job Fair
CFCC Klein Center
Tuesday, June 10
10am-1pm

Citrus County Job Fair
CFCC Lecanto
Tuesday, June 17
10am-1pm

For more information or to register for any Workforce event, please visit our website at www.clmworkforce.com. Events are posted in the Calendar of Events Section.

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