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Nov 11

Job Center is offering FREE computer courses

Posted in Free Computer classes at 11:10 am

On January 21, 2009, Great Lakes Training and Development Corporation (a partner agency within the Sheboygan Job Center) will be offering FREE workshops on:

Basic Computer Skills (10:00 am- 11:30 am) (Room S120)

In this workshop you will learn the basics of using a computer. Topics to be discussed include:

Keyboard

Mouse

Monitor

Printer

Internet Basics

Other Computer Skills

Individuals MUST sign up if they wish to attend. SIGN UP now at the Sheboygan County Job Center front desk or call 920/ 208-5823. For any questions related to the workshop, call 920/ 208-5823. Space is limited to the first 25 people to sign up for the workshop.

Microsoft Word 2007 (11: 45am- 1:15 pm) (Room S105)

This workshop is designed for those with basic computer skills. We will teach you how to use Microsoft Word 2007 for the purposes of making a resume. This is not meant as a complete guide to ALL features of Microsoft Word 2007.

This workshop is FREE.

Online Job Search (2:00 pm- 3:30 pm) (Room S105)

The online job search is one of the most important skills in today’s economy. Learn how to look for jobs online, create an e-mail, and apply for jobs online. A variety of other skills and resources will be provided in this workshop.

The workshop is FREE.

Sep 18

ENERGY ASSISTANCE (2008)

Posted in energy assistance (2008) at 8:28 am

Wisconsin’s Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. The program is operated by local social and human service agencies. For most families, the heating/electrical assistance payment will be sent directly to the fuel supplier. The amount of the heating/electrical assistance benefit varies according to household size, income level, and household heating cost. You will receive a notification from the Division of Energy Services informing you of your benefit amount. Your vendor will credit the amount to your account.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance (WHEAP) Heating Assistance is a one-time payment each heating season (October 1 through May 15). It is intended to help pay a portion of heating costs and does not pay the total annual heating cost.

Many households will be eligible to receive a payment for non-heating electric energy costs through funding provided by the State’s Public Benefits Program. The non-heating electric payment will be sent directly to your electric provider.

WHEAP Crisis Assistance can provide emergency and non-emergency services. Households without heat, with a disconnect notice, or nearly out of heating fuel with no way to pay for heating needs, may be eligible for Emergency Crisis Assistance.

Weatherization helps homeowners and renters reduce energy use while increasing comfort in their homes. This program is operated by a local comunity agency. Depending on the results of a home audit, homes may receive one or more of a variety of energy efficiency measures.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE?

You may be eligible for WHEAP and Weatherization services if your gross income for the last three months is less than the amount shown below for your family size.

Family size—————–3 month family income
1—————————-$3,900
2—————————-$5,250
3—————————-$6,600
4—————————-$7,950
5—————————-$9,300
6—————————-$10,650
7—————————-$12,000
8—————————-$13,350

Add $1,350.00 for each additional person

For more information, call (920) 208-5908
To schedule an appointment, call (920) 459-3207

Jun 09

COMMUNITY RESOURCE EXPO

Posted in expo at 9:22 am

Community Resource Expo for the Unemployed or in Job Transition:

FREE ADMISSION

When: Wednesday, June 18 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Where: Emil Mazey Hall
5425 Superior Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081

Over 20 agencies and organizations on hand to provide infomration on services and programs to assist the unemployed or those in job transition.

Drawings for food and gas cards, Chamber Cash and other gift certificates. No purchase necessary.

For more information call Nancy Jusky or Joann Wieland at the United Way office, 920-458-3425

Apr 29

Job Center Customer Survey

Posted in Job Center survey (2008) at 3:15 pm

The Sheboygan County Job Center randomly handed out a customer survey for one week in April of 2008. We collected approximately 53 surveys and the results are listed below, with the questions bolded.

Sheboygan County Job Center

Customer Survey Responses (April 2008)

Information based on 53 surveys collected. There were 8 questions that were asked:

1. Sheboygan County Job Center met my expectations.

Percentages based upon 53 responses
5- 60%
4- 9%
3- 9%
2- 0
1- 0