Cape & Islands Workforce Investment Board
Weekly Update
 

Volume: 7 Issue: #13

December 18th 2009

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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update

In the week ending Dec. 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 480,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 473,000. The 4-week moving average was 467,500, a decrease of 5,250 from the previous week's revised average of 472,750.

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A Career That's Golden 

The California gold rush isn't over, according to an article in BusinessWeek. Brent Shock is the co-owner of Gold Prospecting Adventures in Jamestown, California. The company offers "field trips, training, and corporate retreats for people who want to pan for gold "Tour guides dress in period outfits and teach people the art of panning for gold. According to the Gold Prospecting Adventures website, "participants have taken out more than 300 ounces of gold from the one hole at our Jimtown 1849 Gold Mining Camp." The business is also lucrative for Mr. Shock. BusinessWeek reports that his three-person company had annual revenue of $225,000 in a recent year. This example just goes to show that there are countless ways to strike it rich in the world of work.

(Business Week)

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FREE Grant Funded Management Training Program

Free grant funded Management Training Program for Lower Cape Businesses, Non-Profits, and Public Administration begins on Tuesday, January 5 from 12:00pm to 5:00 pm in Eastham, MA. This 16 week program will run weekly through April.

 

The Cape Area Management Program (CAMP) was established by the Cape and Islands Workforce Investment Board (C&I WIB) through a three year state grant made possible from Commonwealth Corporation & the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund.

 

With the assistance of the Community Development Partnership, we will hold the training sessions at their offices on 3 Main Street in Eastham.

 

CAMP is a cross sector training program targeting management occupations on the Cape and Islands.  Industries such as hospitality, retail, healthcare, real-estate, financial services, human services, public administration, construction and the arts can join the program.  Graduates earn four college credits from the National Graduate School, and a certificate of completion. To date 55 Cape Cod employees from 12 businesses and organizations from Barnstable to Brewster successfully completed the program.

 

Management Training

80 hour training includes lecture and practice in the following areas:

  • First-Line Supervisor
  • Teams/Team Work
  • Effective Project Management
  • Continuous Quality Improvement

 

4 module training cycle led by faculty from The National Graduate School of Quality Management (NGS), a Falmouth-based institution of higher learning.

 

Peer to Peer Practicum led by Ernie Oliveira, Founder and President of DEO Associates. The goal of the practicum is to have the attendees practice their newly learned skills in a safe environment while getting ongoing support from a business consultant with proven expertise.

 

For more information please contact Project Coordinator, Joan McDonald, at 508-775-5900 or joan@ciwib.org

Check out our CAMP website for a brochure: www.ciwib.jimdo.com

Starting a New Job

Landing a job takes plenty of time and energy, but being a suc­cess in the workplace doesn't stop once you've been hired. It is important to make a good impression-especially in the first critical weeks of employment-in order to connect with your coworkers, learn job responsibilities, and fit into your company's culture. Here are some tips for job success from CareerBuilder.com, LLC:

  • Get a good night's rest.
  •  Learn the names of your coworkers as soon as possible.
  • Do your research. Visit your company's website, read its publications, and otherwise familiarize yourself with its products/services to get a handle on its mission.
  • Be positive. Smile and speak in an upbeat voice.
  • Be a work warrior. Arrive ahead of time to work each day, take only the allotted time for lunch and breaks, and leave when or after your fellow employees finish work for the day.
  • Take the initiative. Always be willing to tackle tasks that make your boss's life easier.
  • Take notes. Write down assignments, procedures, contact information, and names of people you frequently deal with.
  • Appearance counts. Dress appropriately for your position and be well groomed.
  • Be flexible. Be ready to handle unexpected challenges.
  • Be appreciative of the attention and help of others.
  • Be a good listener and learner.
  • Connect with your boss. Learn his or her personality and work style.
  • Ensure that you meet your employer's expectations. Check in with your boss to see if expectations are being met.
  • Get to know your colleagues.
  • Observe and learn from your coworkers. Find out who the rising stars are and emulate their work habits.
  • Identify and avoid office politics.
  • Respect the established order.
  • There is no "I" in team. Teamwork is the key to success in today's corporate world.

Upcoming Meetings
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  • STC Leadership/Operations Joint Meeting: Monday January 11th 3:00pm WIB Office
  • WIB Planning Evaluation Committee Meeting: Wednesday January 13th 1:30pm WIB Office
  • WIB Executive Committee Meeting: Thursday January 14th 8:00am WIB Office
     

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