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Cape & Islands Workforce Investment Board
Weekly Update 

Volume: 6 Issue: #28

March 6th 2009

Greetings!

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update 

In the week ending Feb. 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 639,000, a decrease of 31,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 670,000. The 4-week moving average was 641,750, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised average of 639,750.

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 Local Economic Survey

As part of our High Performing Board process, the Cape & Islands Workforce Investment Board is seeking your input as we develop strategic plans to meet the labor force needs of the businesses in our region.  Our online survey is only 8 questions, and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
 
Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with us through this survey, so that our work will more accurately reflect the needs of the Cape & Islands community. The survey is online at:  surveymonkey.com

NEWS Clip

The San Francisco-based Civic Ventures think tank says Arizona, California, Maryland, New York and  Massachusetts are leaders in recognizing older workers as "an experience dividend," rather than a drain on resources. The five states were lauded for efforts to engage people 50 and older in meaningful jobs and community
service.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
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Cape Cod Community College
JOB & TRANSFER FAIR


Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
 
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Grossman Student Commons Cafeteria

Admission is FREE · Dress to impress!


FIND A JOB OR COLLEGE PROGRAM

 

For more information contact Kristina Ierardi in Career Services at kierardi@capecod.edu or 508-362-2131 ext. 4688 or Mary Olenick, Transfer Counselor, at molenick@capecod.edu ext. 4316.

Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services to access this event may contact the O'Neill Center for Disability Services at 508-362-2131 x4533.

 

"Eighty percent of success is showing up" - Woody Allen

Over 20 employers from:

Business
Criminal justice
Education
Environmental technology
Healthcare
Hospitality
Horticulture

...and other industries will be represented as well.

Additionally, there will be about two dozen colleges and universities in attendance for anyone seeking to further their education.

Win an iPod Touch!
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(Total value over $229)

Sign up in the MassRIDES ridematching database or view your online profile today and automatically be eligible for this prize.

(Winners will be notified April 1, 2009. One new applicant, and one existing applicant who accesses their profile at www.commute.com will be awarded a prize.)

 

Upcoming Meetings
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  • YC Executive Committee Meeting: Tuesday March 10th 9:00am WIB Office
  • WIB Executive Committee Meeting: Thursday March 12th 8:00am WIB Office
  • SMHP Meeting: Monday March 23rd 3:00pm WIB Office
  • WIB Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday March 24th 8:00am WIB Office
  • Youth Council and Graduation Rate Meeting: Tuesday March 31st 12:00pm WIB Office

 


   

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