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Businesses sought for training program (01/14/06)
Business roundup
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (IDWD) is seeking between eight and 12 businesses to participate in the development of a new training program designed to increase workplace skill levels.
A study released this month by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce shows that the workplace literacy skills of one in three Indiana workers did not meet national minimum standards for successful employment. Some of the skills measured include reading, math, communication and digital (computer) literacy.
Interested companies should contact Terri Schultz, Director of Program Improvement at (317) 233-5663 or [email protected]. Prospective applicants will be invited to a question and answer session on Tuesday, and a technical assistance conference on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Joins Graphic
Stacy Lingo, a former intern in the advertising department of The Commercial Review, has joined the Graphic Printing Company as a commercial printing account representative.
A 1996 graduate of Jay County High School, Lingo earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations from Ball State University and served internships with The CR and the Muncie Children’s Museum.
Though Lingo was most recently employed by the BelTerra Casino in southern Indiana, she said is glad to be home.
In addition to commercial printing sales, she will be working on new product development for the company.
Joins Farm Bureau staff
Indiana Farm Bureau Inc. welcomes Justin Schneider of Indianapolis as a staff attorney in the agricultural development and natural resources division.
Schneider earned his bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management from Purdue University before attending Indiana University School of Law.
A native of Jackson County, Schneider grew up on a grain and livestock farm and now resides on the east side of Indianapolis.
Employment Forum
An employment forum addressing Indiana workers’ compensation and related issues will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. via video conference.
The forum, sponsored by the East Central Indiana Workforce Investment Board, will be broadcast from the Muncie WorkOne Center to five locations. Randal K. Klexmer, principal of Klexmer and Associates will speak.
Reservations are recommended and will be honored on a first come, first serve basis. To receive a seat at the Portland location, call (260) 726-8316, ext. 221.
ASQ to sponsor dinner
The American Society for Quality, section 904, of East Central Indiana will host Rich Johnson of General Motors at its meeting on Wednesday, at 6 p.m. at the Sirloin Stockade in Muncie.
Johnson will speak about “Built In Quality,” a system used to assure quality in manufacturing. The public is welcome, and no reservations are necessary.
Named one of best
For the seventh year, the financial-services firm, Edward Jones, was named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America,” by Fortune magazine in its annual listing. The firm took the No. 16 overall spot in the ranking, which appears in the magazine’s Jan. 23 edition.
The firm also was named to the No. 4 spot for large companies. These seven Fortune rankings include top 10 finishes for five years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003.
Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., and has an office in Portland.
Heat help
Indiana Michigan Power and the Salvation Army have teamed up to create Energy Share, a program that will provide relief to Indiana families who need assistance paying their electricity bill.
I&M donated $100,000 to the fund, but donations are being accepted from the public. Contributions can be sent to Energy Share, c/o The Salvation Army, 3100 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208.
Those seeking assistance must apply through their local Salvation Army location. Applications will be evaluated to determine eligibility and amount to be distributed to each recipient. For Jay County, contact Denise Brewster, Wayne Township Trustees Office, 210 W. Main St., Portland, 47371.
Workers sought
Experience Works, the nation’s largest training and employment organization for mature workers, is searching for Indiana’s outstanding older workers. Outstanding older workers from every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; America’s Oldest Worker, and outstanding employers of older workers, will be honored in Washington, D.C., and in their home states for their contributions to the workforce and local communities.
Official nomination forms may be obtained by calling the Experience Works Regional Office at (800) 843-0885. Nominations must include a brief narrative that describes the older worker’s overall contribution to the business, including longevity, experience, skill level, work ethic, any disabilities the nominee has overcome to perform his or her job, and a description of his or her community involvement. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2006.
Retreat planned
East Central Indiana county employers will benefit from the work being conducted by the Eastern Indiana Economic Growth Region 6 Strategic Skills Initiative. At a retreat Jan. 20, area businesses, educators, labor, elected officials and other key stakeholders will spend the day crafting solutions to worker skill and occupational shortages aimed at restoring the economic vitality to the region by growing jobs and income of workers.
For more information contact Stephanie Goodman at (800) 483-2742 ext. 116.[[In-content Ad]]
A study released this month by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce shows that the workplace literacy skills of one in three Indiana workers did not meet national minimum standards for successful employment. Some of the skills measured include reading, math, communication and digital (computer) literacy.
Interested companies should contact Terri Schultz, Director of Program Improvement at (317) 233-5663 or [email protected]. Prospective applicants will be invited to a question and answer session on Tuesday, and a technical assistance conference on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Joins Graphic
Stacy Lingo, a former intern in the advertising department of The Commercial Review, has joined the Graphic Printing Company as a commercial printing account representative.
A 1996 graduate of Jay County High School, Lingo earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations from Ball State University and served internships with The CR and the Muncie Children’s Museum.
Though Lingo was most recently employed by the BelTerra Casino in southern Indiana, she said is glad to be home.
In addition to commercial printing sales, she will be working on new product development for the company.
Joins Farm Bureau staff
Indiana Farm Bureau Inc. welcomes Justin Schneider of Indianapolis as a staff attorney in the agricultural development and natural resources division.
Schneider earned his bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management from Purdue University before attending Indiana University School of Law.
A native of Jackson County, Schneider grew up on a grain and livestock farm and now resides on the east side of Indianapolis.
Employment Forum
An employment forum addressing Indiana workers’ compensation and related issues will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. via video conference.
The forum, sponsored by the East Central Indiana Workforce Investment Board, will be broadcast from the Muncie WorkOne Center to five locations. Randal K. Klexmer, principal of Klexmer and Associates will speak.
Reservations are recommended and will be honored on a first come, first serve basis. To receive a seat at the Portland location, call (260) 726-8316, ext. 221.
ASQ to sponsor dinner
The American Society for Quality, section 904, of East Central Indiana will host Rich Johnson of General Motors at its meeting on Wednesday, at 6 p.m. at the Sirloin Stockade in Muncie.
Johnson will speak about “Built In Quality,” a system used to assure quality in manufacturing. The public is welcome, and no reservations are necessary.
Named one of best
For the seventh year, the financial-services firm, Edward Jones, was named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America,” by Fortune magazine in its annual listing. The firm took the No. 16 overall spot in the ranking, which appears in the magazine’s Jan. 23 edition.
The firm also was named to the No. 4 spot for large companies. These seven Fortune rankings include top 10 finishes for five years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003.
Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., and has an office in Portland.
Heat help
Indiana Michigan Power and the Salvation Army have teamed up to create Energy Share, a program that will provide relief to Indiana families who need assistance paying their electricity bill.
I&M donated $100,000 to the fund, but donations are being accepted from the public. Contributions can be sent to Energy Share, c/o The Salvation Army, 3100 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208.
Those seeking assistance must apply through their local Salvation Army location. Applications will be evaluated to determine eligibility and amount to be distributed to each recipient. For Jay County, contact Denise Brewster, Wayne Township Trustees Office, 210 W. Main St., Portland, 47371.
Workers sought
Experience Works, the nation’s largest training and employment organization for mature workers, is searching for Indiana’s outstanding older workers. Outstanding older workers from every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; America’s Oldest Worker, and outstanding employers of older workers, will be honored in Washington, D.C., and in their home states for their contributions to the workforce and local communities.
Official nomination forms may be obtained by calling the Experience Works Regional Office at (800) 843-0885. Nominations must include a brief narrative that describes the older worker’s overall contribution to the business, including longevity, experience, skill level, work ethic, any disabilities the nominee has overcome to perform his or her job, and a description of his or her community involvement. The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2006.
Retreat planned
East Central Indiana county employers will benefit from the work being conducted by the Eastern Indiana Economic Growth Region 6 Strategic Skills Initiative. At a retreat Jan. 20, area businesses, educators, labor, elected officials and other key stakeholders will spend the day crafting solutions to worker skill and occupational shortages aimed at restoring the economic vitality to the region by growing jobs and income of workers.
For more information contact Stephanie Goodman at (800) 483-2742 ext. 116.[[In-content Ad]]
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