The Gaston Local Area Workforce Development Board recognized the JobLink Partners of the Year
on May 17, 2012 during Workforce Development Professionals Month.
Lisa Wiggins, Job Placement Specialist with the Gaston Workforce Development Programs (WIA) received the partner of the year award for JobLink, East.
Christen Cathey, Gaston Literacy Council staff and JobLink partner received the partner of the year award for JobLink, Main.
Selina Lee, Gaston Workforce Development Board Chair presented the awards on behalf of the Board.
Congratulations to Lisa and Christen for the excellent customer service they provide to the customers of the Gaston JobLink Career Centers.
Submitted by: Selina Pate, Gaston Local Area Workforce Development Programs Manager
Tarboro, NC
The eastern Workforce Development Professionals Month event had over 85 professionals in attendance at the Edgecombe Community College campus.
In recognition of WDP Month, workforce professionals were able to walk the red carpet to a cheering crowd; be the live audience to the educational presentation: The Workforce View; challenge one another in an intellectual/team building exercise; listen to a motivational speaker; be inspired by live entertainment; and so much more.
What an incredible, high energy day of networking, team building, inspiration, encouragement and SOARING!
In observance of National Workforce Development Professionals Month, the Lumber River Workforce Development Board hosted a staff appreciation luncheon on May 18, 2012 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Regional Center, located at COMtech Park. Workforce development professionals from numerous area agencies, organizations and schools were treated to a complimentary lunch and door prizes, and were recognized for their work and dedication.
Agencies that were represented included the Lumber River Council of Governments, Robeson County JobLink Career Center, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Regional Center, Scotland County JobLink Career Center, Scotland County Schools, Bladen Community College, North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions, Vocational Rehabilitation, Richmond County JobLink Career Center and members of the Lumber River Workforce Development Board.
The Board adopted a resolution to join with the North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development and North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions in designating the month of May to honor all those individuals in all the workforce development organizations and partnerships.
The Lumber River Workforce Development Board oversees the Workforce Investment Act Program for its five-county region: Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland counties. WIA is a federally funded program designed to address the employment and training needs of adults, dislocated workers and youth. Visit www.ncwdpmonth.com for more information about National Workforce Development Professionals Month.
Rhonda Singleton was hired as a time-limited Employment Consultant I at the Scotland JobLink Career Center/Division of Workforce Solutions in July of 2009. Soon afterwards, it was apparent that she was a very valuable employee; as a result, she was hired permanently in May of 2011. From the very beginning, Rhonda has always been willing to assist with any program to ensure the smooth operations of the entire office. She regularly reports to work early, logs in her computer and begins answering the phones assisting customers with questions before the office officially opens. She consistently takes the initiative to do things around the office without having to be asked. Rhonda is very organized and conscientious about her work responsibilities. When assigned a task, she can be counted upon to complete it correctly and efficiently. Her computer skills have been an asset to her colleagues and management in the office.
Scotland JobLink was chosen to operate a pilot program entitled Opportunity North Carolina which is designed to assist in bringing together employers and job seekers to fill jobs in a new way for our state. Rhonda has readily and eagerly accepted her role in the new program and has worked hard to ensure its success. She accepts all responsibilities with a smile and works very hard to ensure she accomplishes and exceeds all goals.
Rhonda Singleton goes above and beyond her duties and it is my pleasure to recognize her as an Outstanding Workforce Development Professional. – submitted by Betty Galloway, Scotland County JobLink Career Center
Elizabeth Kurzer, Division of Workforce Solutions, was on hand to accept the Governor’s Proclamation declaring May as Workforce Development Professionals Month.
“Thank you. I am delighted to accept the Governor’s Resolution on behalf of North Carolina’s workforce professionals whose work is vital to today’s job seekers,” said Kurzer.
Over 75 professionals attended the May 16 N.C. Commission on Workforce Development’s quarterly business meeting which included a cake cutting reception to recognize workforce professionals. The N.C. Employment & Training Association sponsored the event.
Over 125 workforce professionals gathered in western NC at the NC Arboretum to celebrate Workforce Development Professionals Month on May 10. Event speakers included Dale Carroll, Deputy Secretary of NC Department of Commerce; Roger Shackleford, Assistant Secretary for Workforce Solutions; Jim McMahan, Regional Manager for the Division of Workforce Solutions; Peggy Collins, Speaker & Author. Bob Kendrick, Mountain Area WDB Chair, acted as master of ceremonies. The event was hosted by the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board and sponsored by the eight western local Workforce Development Board Directors along with the NC Employment & Training Association.
Sherrye Perry attended the western Workforce Development Professionals Month event at the NC Arboretum and won a free registration to the 2013 North Carolina Employment and Training Association Conference!
Congratulations, Sherrye!
Governor Perdue declares May as Workforce Development Professionals Month and the news caught on…
Home in Henderson, News and views from the heart of Vance County, N.C.; http://homeinhenderson.com/2011/04/29/governor-proclaims-may-as-workforce-development-professionals-month/
Lumber River Workforce Development Board recognizes WDP Month, http://www.lumberriverwdb.org/files/files/2012WDPMonthKick-off.pdf
Yancey County JobLink Career Center;http://www.yanceyjoblink.com/headlines/?id=20080529
Lisa Wiggins, Job Placement Specialist with the Gaston Workforce Development Programs (WIA) received the partner of the year award for JobLink, East.
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