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Director, West Bay Training Center
The West Bay MOU task force is seeking an economic/workforce
development professional to develop a globally competitive workforce
training model for Northwest Florida’s targeted industries which
includes aviation related business. Training model will be
implemented at the West Bay Sector Plan (WBS) but should be one that
can be replicated throughout Florida to provide flexible and
responsive training for local workforce needs. Candidates must have
excellent communications skills, the ability to develop and maintain
relationships and identify funding opportunities. A Bachelors degree
and 5 years experience at the management level in developing and
implementing business training programs, hiring technical or
professional workers, initiating economic development or workforce
training programs, or other related experience is required. WBS is
one of the largest mixed use developments in the US and includes a
state of the art international airport, 3,000 acre industrial park,
and 40,000 acres for preservation. For a list of qualifications and a
complete job description,
click here.
To apply, please submit
letter of interest, resume, and two professional references. Position
is open until filled. EOE
Send resumes to:
Maria
Goodwin
Gulf
Coast Workforce Board
mgoodwin@gcwb.org
850-913-3285
Announcements/Events
Federal Stimulus
Funding
The Gulf Coast Workforce Board has received federal stimulus funding
to help local residents affected by the recession.
Job Training/Career
Counseling
If you are one of the thousands of
people without a job and running out of unemployment compensation, the
Workforce Center can help. We are now offering intensive services to
help you get back to work including:
Short
Term Training
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Basic
and advanced computer software
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QuickBooks
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Customer
service training
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OSHA
certification
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Certified Nursing Assistant training
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Front
line supervisor training
Career
Counseling
To be potentially eligible for these services you must be unemployed
through no fault of your own. To learn more, contact Michelle Weiss
at the Workforce Center at 850-872-4340 ext 145.
Job Seeker
Workshops
The Workforce Center is
now offering free workshops to assist dislocated workers affected by
the recent layoffs. The workshops will last approximately one
hour and will cover valuable information including job search tools,
training opportunities, and unemployment compensation benefits.
Workshops will be held every Wednesday at 10 AM at the Workforce
Center. Space is limited.
Please call (850) 872-4340 ext. 141 for more information or to reserve
your seat.
Unemployment
Compensation
Unemployment Compensation (also called unemployment insurance)
provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals
who are out of work through no fault of their own.
The Workforce Center can provide you with a copy of the
Florida Unemployment Claims booklet which has detailed information and
instructions regarding unemployment compensation. Workforce Center
staff is unable to provide specific information concerning eligibility
or claim status, but can provide general assistance in completing a
claim form.
Filing a Claim
You can file your Florida Unemployment Compensation claim online at
https://www2.myflorida.com/apps/uc/fluid/ or by calling toll-free
at 1-800-204-2418 during the following hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For additional information or instructions, please contact
the Claims Assistance Center @ 1-800-204-2418, or visit
http://www.floridajobs.org/unemployment/index.html and choose from
a list of topics.
Annual Report
To view the 2007/2008 Annual Report from the
Gulf Coast Workforce Board,
click here
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM AUXILLIARY AIDS AND SERVICES Equal
Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request to individuals with disabilities. For persons with speech or hearing
impairments via the Florida Relay Service: 1-800-955-8771 (TTY/VCO)
1-800-955-8770 (Voice) 1-800-955-8773 (Spanish) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM AUXILLIARY AIDS AND SERVICES Equal
Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon
request to individuals with disabilities. For persons with speech or hearing
impairments via the Florida Relay Service: 1-800-955-8771 (TTY/VCO)
1-800-955-8770 (Voice) 1-800-955-8773 (Spanish)
