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JOTF E-Newsletter The Job Opportunities Task Force (JOTF) is pleased to bring you the latest edition of its electronic newsletter. The JOTF E-Newsletter includes news, announcements, and information about upcoming events in the Baltimore area that we hope will be of interest to you. If your organization would like to publicize an event, job announcement, or other information, please send e-mail to info@jotf.org. In this issue: • SAVE THE DATE!
Working With Employers Training Session, Dec. 8
OTHER NEWS • The
Christian Science Monitor on Criminal Records
• Center
for Faith Based and Community Initiatives Hosts Conference Call Series
(11/17)
OPPORTUNITIES • House Of Ruth Seeks Project
Manager
JOTF NEWS
SAVE THE DATE! Working With Employers Training Session, Dec. 8 WHAT: "Working With Employers: Job Development Essentials," a daylong training session about employer engagement and job development skills for workforce professionals. WHO: This training will be provided by Public/Private Ventures (http://www.ppv.org), a national nonprofit organization that researches best practices in workforce development and conducts training workshops as part of its Working Ventures program. WHEN: December 8, 2004, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. WHY: Based on feedback from JOTF's successful practitioners' forum held last May, this training session will focus on building strong relationships with employers. During the morning session, attendees will have the opportunity to refine their organizations' "pitch" to employers, develop an employer-focused approach to job placement, and practice their new skills through role-play and peer-to-peer interaction. For the afternoon session, local employers will discuss how employment services providers can communicate effectively with businesses, and will work with attendees in small group discussions. COST: $60 per person. Make check or money order payable to Job Opportunities Task Force, with "Working With Employers" in the memo line. JOTF is unable to accept payment by credit card. WHERE: Radisson Cross Keys Hotel, Village of Cross Keys, 5100 Falls Road, Baltimore HOW TO REGISTER: Call Jessica Traskey at 410-234-8040 or send e-mail to jessica@jotf.org.
JOTF has Moved JOTF is pleased to announce that our offices have moved to 207 East Redwood Street, Suite 1000, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Please update your records. Our current phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses and the JOTF web site address are the same.
Action Alert: Keep the Proposed Adult Education Funding Increase in the Budget The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has submitted a budget to the Governor requesting a $1.5 million increase in adult education funding. Thousands of adult Marylanders lack a high school credential, which is needed to increase their employment and advancement opportunities. Read full Action Alert
Phyllis Lewis Hired as Business Liaison JOTF is pleased to announce that Phyllis Lewis has been hired to conduct outreach to and build partnerships with employers. Phyllis has a strong background in customized training, business partnering and job development. She worked for seven years at the Maryland Center for Arts and Technology as a Senior Manager/Program Director, and three years at Genesis Jobs as a Job Developer. Phyllis will start full-time in January.
OTHER NEWS
The Christian Science Monitor on Criminal Records Susan Llewelyn Leach writes that 80 percent of U.S. corporations run criminal background checks on prospective employees, up from 51 percent 8 years ago. "In a tight job market, where background checks offer a quick way to winnow the list of applicants, those with criminal records are usually the first to be set aside." Although it is illegal to discriminate against an applicant based on his or her criminal record, these records are often unclear or inaccurate. Read "Bosses peek into job-seekers' pasts"
Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute Releases Report on Maryland's Business Tax Environment A recent report by the Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute finds that Maryland is "among the lowest business-tax states in the U.S." The report provides evidence that Maryland is "among the most favorable states to set up or operate a multi-state business." Policy makers may consider closing some of Maryland's business tax loopholes in their efforts to balance the budget. Read "Settling the Score on Maryland’s Business Tax Environment: Comptroller Schaefer is Right" (PDF file)
The Daily Record on Allowing Ex-convicts to Vote During the next legislative session, State Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, D-Baltimore City, "will push a bill that would give ex-convicts the right to vote." Delegate Marriott "says her bill is a matter of democratic fairness and will reduce the number of repeat offenders by reintegrating ex-convicts into society." If passed "roughly 600,000 Marylanders who have served prison time and been released" would be able to vote. Read "Lawmaker fights to add 600,000 Md. voters — ex cons"
MD Department of Business and Economic Development Overstated Job and Investment Creation Statistics JOTF has been a staunch advocate for public accountability on the part of state agencies for the economic development incentives they give out. A new report by the Maryland General Assembly's Office of Legislative Audits finds that the MD Department of Business and Economic Development inaccurately reported the number of jobs created and retained with public investments made last year. Read the Daily Record article, "DBED blames computers for high numbers" Read the report online:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives Hosts Conference Call Series The U.S. Department of Labor's Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives is hosting a conference call on "Substance abuse, mental health and other relevant issues" on Wednesday 11/17 at 2:00pm for service providers who work with clients with criminal records. Please register for the conference call at http://www.dol-tlc.org/registration1020a.html.
Towson University’s Multicultural Institute Sponsors Baltimore Immigration Summit The Towson University Multicultural Institute will sponsor its first annual "Baltimore Immigration Summit" at Towson University's University Union on Friday, November 19th, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The schedule will include general sessions on immigration in Baltimore, breakout sessions on issues pertinent to immigrants in Baltimore, a keynote panel, continental breakfast, and an international lunch. For more information contact Elizabeth Clifford at eclifford@towson.edu or 410-704-5164.
Second Chance Project Holds "Health, Job, and Community Resource Fair for Ex-offenders" Second Chance Project will hold a "Health, Job, and Community Resource Fair for Ex-offenders" on Friday, November 19, 2004 from 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM at the Mondawmin Mall Community Center (lower level of Mondawmin Mall), 2401 Liberty Heights Avenue. For more information call 410-669-3200.
OPPORTUNITIES
House Of Ruth Seeks Project Manager House Of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence and Disability Training Project seeks an experienced Project Manager to develop and implement a two-year, grant funded education and training program for agencies and programs working with domestic violence victims with disabilities. Send resume with salary history to: jobs@hruth.org or fax to: 410-889-9347. No calls please.
Goodwill Seeks Individual for Business Development Position Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is seeking an individual who has experience working with people with barriers to employment to provide job readiness training and job development/placement. Contact: Muriel Madden
AIDS Interfaith Residential Services Permanent Housing Program Seeks Case Manager The AIRS Permanent Housing Program seeks a Case Manager to be responsible for helping residents create and implement case plans, and for coordinating referrals to other service providers as needed and have a background in mental health services. Submit resume by November 15, 2004 to: Leslie Leitch, Executive Director, AIRS, 1800 N. Charles Street, Suite 910, Baltimore, MD 21201. No phone calls or e-mails please.
Mayor's Office of Employment Development seeks
Senior Evaluation Specialist
AIDS Interfaith Residential Services Seeks Director of Programs AIDS Interfaith Residential Services seeks Director of Programs to supervise three Program Managers and five Case Managers, monitor contract deliverables and ensure compliance for each program. Submit resume by November 15, 2004 to: Leslie Leitch, ED, AIRS, 1800 N. Charles St, Ste 910, Baltimore, MD 21201. No phone calls or e-mails please.
Second Chance Offers Assistance to Ex-offenders in the Empowerment Zone Second Chance Project has resources to assist 200 ex-offenders
with: mental health assessments, transitional housing, Maryland State
identification, transportation, and employment/training. Applicants must
reside in Baltimore's Empowerment Zone and must have been released from
incarceration no earlier than January 2004. Newsletter Co-Editors: Kevin Griffin Moreno and Larry Schugam If you would like to unsubscribe from the JOTF E-Newsletter, send e-mail to info@jotf.org.
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