Topic: Jobs

Youth Career Development Program accepting Applications

By Richard Garrett | May 9, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization, Daymar Institute, Kohls, Manna Cafe, Montgomery County Youth Services, and the Career Center have partnered to facilitate a Youth Career Development Program.

The goal of the program is to prepare youth to be able to successfully obtain employment by providing interview technique coaching, resume writing instructions, provide relevant work experience, and job placement assistance with employers. «Read the rest of this article»

Highschool Students complete Youth Career Development Program

By Richard Garrett | April 11, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On April 6th, the Clarksville Association of Realtors was the center point for recognizing the achievement of students from various high schools who completed the 12 week Youth Career Development Program.

The graduates consisted of Cassidy Ebersole, Stacey Jenkins, Raven Ross, Matthew Ebel, Courtney Carter, and David Johnson.  Upon receiving their certificate of completion and final program stipend, each student was awarded the opportunity to share what they learned throughout the program.

Students were recognized for completing the Youth Career Development Program.

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Kohls Cares

By Richard Garrett | February 7, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – February 2nd, 2013 marked the halfway point for the youth enrolled in the Hybrid Career Development Program. For the 1^st 6 weeks a diverse group guest speakers facilitated classes that addressed Self Awareness, Education, Interpersonal Communication, Career Search Preparation, Networking , and Career Progress.

Kohls Manager, Brian Ballinger enlightened students on the importance of continuing to grow after getting the job and shared several key principles for moving up the corporate ladder. In addition to facilitating the classroom instructions, Brian and a group of dedicated Kohls employees volunteer regularly to support Manna Café to fund the Career Development Program through the Kohl’s Cares Associates in Action Program.

Kohls Manager Brian Ballinger speaking to the students

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Hybrid Youth Career Development Program

By Richard Garrett | November 9, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Organization, Daymar Institute, Kohls, Manna Cafe, Montgomery County Youth Services, and Youth Employment Services have partnered to operate a Youth Career Development Program.

The goal of the program is to prepare youth to be able to successfully obtain employment by providing interview technique coaching, resume writing instructions, provide relevant work experience, and job placement assistance with employers. «Read the rest of this article»

Mark Green Speaks to Montgomery County Republican Party

June 28, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Dr. Mark Green, the conservative Republican candidate for State Senate in District 22, spoke to a packed house at the monthly Montgomery County Republican Party meeting Tuesday evening.

Green spoke in detail about the current economic climate in the district and how he will use his experience as a small business owner to help foster an environment that is ripe for job creation

Mark Green addresses the Montgomery County Republican Party

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Consumer Reports Index Finds New Job Starts Are At Their Lowest Level in the Past Nine Months

June 15, 2012 |

Retail outlook suffers as less optimistic consumers see increased financial woes

Yonkers, NY – The Consumer Reports Index’s employment measure dropped back into negative territory this month largely due to a continued decline in the percentage of new job starts in the past 30 days.

The Index’s employment measure, which compares the percentages of Americans that reported starting a new job with those that reported losing a job in the past 30-days, slipped to 49.7 from 50.5 last month. When the measure drops below 50 it is an indication that more Americans are losing jobs than they are starting. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam unveils New Jobs Database

May 14, 2012 |

Jobs4TN Online brings self-service functions to job seekers and employers

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Karla Davis today announced a new jobs database to help connect job seekers with Tennessee employers.

Jobs4TN Online is a virtual recruiter, automatically notifying job seekers when jobs they may qualify for are posted and notifying employers when candidates who fit their needs register.

The online database contains positions from job orders placed directly by Tennessee employers, from corporate Internet sites, and from major job search engines. Jobs4TN Online also identifies available green jobs. «Read the rest of this article»

Locals gathered to watch President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address

January 25, 2012 |

President Barack Obama delivers the 2012 State of the Union Address

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville for Obama held a 2012 State of the Union watch party at the New South Coffee Company where supporters gathered to listen as President Barack Obama delivered the 2012 State of the Union Address to the Nation, the Senate, and Congress.

The President laid out his plan for an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, new skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values. During the State of the Union Address the 40 plus supporters in attendance clapped more than 2 dozen times in agreement with the President and some even cried tears of joy and pride when the President touched upon issues and legislation that would put money back into the hands of middle class Americans.

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A “Get To Know Agero” Job Fair Will Be in Clarksville January 17th-18th

January 13, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board will be hosting a “Get To Know Agero” event in Clarksville at the Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road (off exit 4 on I-24) on January 17th-18th, from 8:00am – 6:00pm.

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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam unveils Legislative Agenda to move Tennessee Forward

January 11, 2012 |

Bills highlight governor’s focus on jobs, education, efficient government and lower taxes

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today announced his priorities for the 2012 legislative session during a press conference where he was joined by legislators in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Capitol.

His legislative agenda is designed to move Tennessee forward by supporting his goal to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs through economic development efforts, meaningful education reform, a more efficient and effective state government and improved public safety. «Read the rest of this article»

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