WorkSource and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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As of March 2009, the First Coast had lost over 20,000 local jobs. The largest losses were in construction and manufacturing. In an effort to help Americans connect to work, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 was created to provide immediate funding to projects and programs that help job seekers get back in the workforce.
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American Legion Recognizes WorkSource for Service to Veterans
Southside Career Center Receives National Employment Award
The WorkSource Southside Career Center, located at 6800 Southpoint Pkwy., Suite 950, was awarded the 2008 American Legion National Employment Service Award for Employment Service Local Office. The American Legion recognizes employment offices which assist veterans with their transition back into the workforce.
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WorkSource 2009 Youth Summer Success Program
Over 1,200 Youth Ages 14 – 24 will Learn and Earn for Six Weeks
WorkSource is investing $2.3 million from its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding into a summer youth work experience program. The six-week program will place approximately 1,200...
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First Coast Virtual Job Fair a Success
Next Event Scheduled for July 13 - 17, 2009
WorkSource’s first Virtual Job fair held was held April 1 - 8, 2009. The event attracted over 4,000 job seekers from 20 states. 58 companies offered over 900 postings ranging from cook to financial auditor and from welder to hotel general manager.
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Congresswoman Corrine Brown Hosting Upcoming Job Fair
Congresswoman Corrine Brown (D-Florida) will be hosting her 17th Annual Job Fair in conjunction with the City of Jacksonville. The fair will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center and will feature local companies including Bank of America, Blue Cross of Florida, Sam’s Club, and Comcast.
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