Newsletter
Apr 19The Season for Job Fairs
Posted in Uncategorized at 1:46 pm
Job Fairs can be an important tool in locating employment in a tough economy. One of the main advantages of a job fair for the job seeker is that the job seeker is able to come in contact with the person who could potentially hire you for a position. This is a rare opportunity that the job seeker typically does not have turning in or e-mailing a resume/application.
Due to the fact that you will potentially be coming into contact with the hiring manager, it is important to treat this opportunity professionally. Some suggestions are:
- Dress up for the occasion as you would for a professional interview
- Bring additional resumes
- Prepare to answer interview style questions
Three upcoming job fairs within one hour of the Sheboygan area will be taking place in the upcoming 2 months. Please visit the following web site for specific times and dates:
http://www.sheboyganjobcenter.com/schedule/
Mar 11FREE Debt and Foreclosure Seminar
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:49 am
ATTENTION HOME OWNERS!!!
Are you in Debt?
Are you struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments?
Is your bank hassling you due to missed payments?
Are you going to lose your home?
If any of these relate to your situation, this seminar is for you! Get all the information you need to get out of debt and sell your home today. The best part is that if costs you absolutely nothing.
Real Estate professionals from Wisconsin Home Bargains, LLC will show you how to sell your home to help avoid any further costs from debtors and save your credit from going down the tubes.
Avoid foreclosure!
Now is your chance to get the fresh start you deserve.
We specialize in Short sales, Foreclosures, Home Loan Modifications, Credit Re-Building, Pre-Foreclosures, Refinancing and Mortgage Repayment Plans.
WHEN: MARCH 23, 2010
WHERE: EMIL MAZEY UNION HALL -5425 Superior Ave-Sheboygan, WI 53083
TIME: 1:00 PM
To attend this seminar, please contact: 920-783-6025
Dec 16Free Computer Classes for Dislocated Workers
Posted in Free Computer classes at 3:39 pm
The Dislocated Worker Center (located at the Sheboygan Memorial Mall) is offering FREE Computer classes for dislocated workers. Take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade your skills. The following classes are offered at various times:
Computers for Absolute Beginners- This is an intro workshop for the first-time computer users and is designed to remove intimidation. The course focuses on the development of very basic skills needed to operate a computer. You will learn terminology related to a computer, navigate through various features of a computer, including how to safely turn off your computer and you will create and save a file.
Computers for Beginners One- In this workshop we will cover basic terms, applications, and techniques to opening/closing files, creating and saving documents, searching, files, using the left and right side of the mouse.
Computers for Beginners Two- Improve your keyboarding skills and technique in addition to learning new computer skills in this workshop. We will look at basic computer trouble shooting techniques. Creating, copying, renaming folders, and files-oh my! We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.
Internet & E-mail Basics Workshop- Learn to surf the Internet and set up an e-mail account. We will look at different web browser features; manage favorites and history lists; print a web document; copy and paste information from the web to another document; navigate and refine search sites to local useful information; and apply concepts learned through personal exploration and learn the basics of how to use the internet as a job resource tool. We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.
Basic Word One- Learn to use Word for personal writing projects. Learn a variety of tasks such as writing a letter, printing and personalizing the computer settings to make it easier and more fun to use. Learn about spell check, bullets, and numbering. We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.
Basic Word Two- Let’s explore basic Word further and learn about changing margins, copying, cutting, and pasting text. We will work on speed, quality, and appearance of your work. We want you to be successful in this workshop so you must have taken Computers for Beginners One.
Call (920) 783-6616 to sign up and to find out times of workshops.
Oct 13MONEY SMART WEEK OCTOBER 10 – 17
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:05 am
ARE YOU MONEY SMART?
It’s too bad money doesn’t come with instructions because we all need to know how to spend it, save it, and borrow it wisely. That’s why financial institutions, not-for-profits, schools, libraries, and lots of others are joining together to help support financial education during Wisconsin’s fourth annual Money Smart Week – October 10-17.
Hundreds of educational classes, seminars and activities will take place around the state and focus on financial topics for all ages and walks of life. This calendar of events features activities that are taking place close to where you live but a full state-wide schedule can be found online at:
moneysmartWI.org OR at the Sheboygan County Job Center Resource Room.
Be a part of it and learn to be Money Smart!
Money Smart Week is sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago & Governor Doyle’s Council on Financial Literacy along with 500 other partner organizations throughout the state.
Sep 24ENERGY ASSISTANCE (2009)
Posted in Uncategorized at 3:04 pm
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 community 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—————————-$5,859
2—————————-$7,661
3—————————-$9,464
4—————————-$11,267
5—————————-$13,069
6—————————-$14,872
7—————————-$15,210
8—————————-$15,548
Add approximately $400 for each additional person beyond 8.
Contact your economic support case manager for more information.
If you do not have an economic support case manager, contact: (920) 459-3207
Visit the energy assistance website for further information: Energy Assistance Website or via phone: 1-866-HEATWIS (432-8947)