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EMPLOYER EXTRA: Customer Experience Coordinator
Extra Extra: Pierce County Library System

Pierce County Library System is again recruiting for a Customer Experience Coordinator – Workforce and Economic Development.

The Workforce and Economic Development Coordinator focuses on providing system-level support to library programs and services related to these efforts. The Coordinator will maintain existing programs, and co-design new programs in partnership with staff, partners and community.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

Minimum Requirements including Education, License or Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years working with diverse customers; OR Master’s of Library Science; OR combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.
- A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
- Must pass criminal background screening prior to hire.
- The ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and to adapt to schedule changes is required.
Salary: $65,960.58 – $91,304.90 USD

Apply here
June 30, 2020
TCC Career and College Pathways Academy
Need job skills? Unsure of your career direction? Need to increase your basic skills or obtain your diploma?

The Career and College Pathway Academy (CCPA) is a small cohort of students who work with two instructors to earn dual credits (HS and college), increase their academics to college readiness, and explore career and education options at the same time!

CCPA will build your skills to prepare you for work and training:
- Workplace Communication Skills
- Targeted Writing Instruction
- Work and College Success Strategies
- Career and Job Exploration
- College Credits Toward a Certificate/Degree
Laid off? Receiving TANF or Basic Food? Need skills to increase your income? Funding may be available!

There is a good chance that you will qualify for one of the Workforce Education grants, and if you act quickly, you can be starting your college pathway by next Monday, with your costs covered!

For more information, contact:

Alicia Peebles
apeebles@tacomacc.edu
253-566-5375
June 23, 2020
WIOA Program Information for Job Seekers
Let us help you achieve your career goals!

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) assists job seekers with accessing employment, education, training, and other supports they need to meet employers’ requirements and succeed in our labor market. It is one of the most comprehensive programs in workforce development to re-equip job seekers to fulfill their career dreams.

Are you:
- A dislocated worker
- A displaced homemaker
- A transitioning Military member
- A Veteran or eligible spouse of an active military member
- Long-term unemployed
- Low-income, or
- Receiving Unemployment Benefits?
Program Services
- Employment Readiness
- Career guidance
- Labor market information
- Resume building
- Interview tools & mock interview prep
- Networking assistance
- Personal brand building
- Job search assistance
Virtual Learning
- Career Edge: online professional
- development toolkit
- Interview Simulation Trainer
- Learn soft skills
- Assess career interests
Other Services
- Life Coaching to help you become more skilled, confident and resilient when confronted with barriers
- Community resource referrals for housing, transportation, counseling services, and basic needs
- Economic Security for All program to help residents of the 98404 community gain financial security, reduce debt, and build credit
- Employee assistance program access
Training Opportunities
- Short-term training
- Work-based learning opportunities such as paid internships or On-the-Job Training
- Mentorship supporting training exploration and pathways that lead to employment
- Work Place Excellence
We are providing virtual services to customers by phone, text, email, and video
calls. When offices reopen to the public, we will be available for in-person services.

Speak with a Career Advisor (see contact information below) to help you determine which services best fit your needs. They will help you enroll in the program and connect you to our program partners.

For More Information:

Email:
pierce@careerteam.com
Call or text:
253-905-1827
June 15, 2020
GAF Roofing Academy Pre-apprenticeship
GAF Roofing Academy

No-cost Roofing Construction Pre-Apprenticeship

Start your Roofing Career
- GAF Roofing academy students learn best. Our powerhouse instructors will teach you the skills you’ll need to become a respected roofing pro.
- Contractors, Foremen, and roofing company owners are actively recruiting well-trained qualified roofers.
Minimum Qualifications

Must be clearly stated and applied in a nondiscriminatory manner (see WAC 296-05-316)
1. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
2. Equal Opportunity Employers: Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply
3. Sufficient schooling to meet trade requirements: Completion of the 10^th grade, High School Diploma, or GED
4. Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade and like to work outdoors
5. Must have a valid WA State driver’s license or it is acknowledged in writing by the employer that it will have no impact on the apprentice for failure to have a valid driver’s license
6. Provide documentation to verify legal working status, a condition of employment, I-9 requirements
For More Information

email wesley.jobes@gaf.com or visit https://www.gaf.com/en-us/roofing-academy

Sign up here
June 12, 2020
Tacoma Community College Careers Pathways Academy
Enrolling for summer and fall!

Need job skills? Unsure of your career direction? Need to increase your basic skills or obtain your diploma?

CCPA will build your skills to prepare you for work and training:
- Workplace Communication Skills
- Targeted Writing Instruction
- Work and College Success Strategies
- Career and Job Exploration
- College Credits Toward a Certificate/Degree
Find out more!

Contact Alicia Peebles
apeebles@tacomacc.edu
June 5, 2020
GAF Roofing Academy program

Today’s roofing industry is responsive, innovative, and widely respected, instituting ever-higher standards across the board and enabling hard-working, dedicated individuals to build well-paying and enabling hard-working, dedicated individuals to build well-paying and extremely rewarding careers.

Did you know: the average starting wage for a roofer in the U.S. is
$39,970/year, and roofing jobs are expected to increase 12% by 2028 —faster than the average for all occupations!*

Now, GAF —the leading U.S. roofing manufacturer —can help your associates get there through a unique education and career training program. GAF Roofing Academy offers a tremendous opportunity to gain entry to this lucrative and stable profession. This professional program combines a real-world introduction to residential and solar roofing with coursework, practical hands-on training, and field visits —all designed to give your associates the skills necessary to become sought-after candidates. Program graduates also gain access to an exclusive GAF job board, where our national network of GAF factory-certified contractors can post career opportunities.

If you’re looking to give your associates a head start in the marketplace and the opportunity to learn a valuable trade with a solid earnings potential, get there with GAF Roofing Academy.

*For 2018 –2028, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Roofers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/roofers.htm

Download the GAF program flyer

The Program:

The GAF Roofing Academy provides a comprehensive steep slope –
residential roofing primer and a high-level introduction to solar
integration. The graduates of the program receive OSHA 10 and GAF
Roofing Academy certifications. Completion of the program signals to
roofing employers that the graduates have the proper entry-level skills for
a roofing installation job.

Class Schedule:

Part 1 –Virtual Training
June 8-19-2:00pm-4:00pm EST
Location: Via Zoom Webinar from GAF Roofing Academy Instructors

Part 2 –Hands-on Training
Schedule and location To Be Determined

Contact:
Wesley Jobes
Wesley.Jobes@gaf.com
209.418.9579

REGISTER NOW

June 2, 2020
Economic Security for All Program

Sent on behalf of Workforce Central.

WorkForce Central and its community partners are connecting the East Side (ZIP code 98404) residents with tools to gain financial security.

Working together, residents will be connected to all the services they need to
reduce debt, grow credit, and build skills to be successful at work.

Where can I receive services?

We are providing virtual services to customers by phone, text, email, and video calls. When offices reopen to the public, we will be available for in-person services.

More Information

Speak with a Career Advisor (see contact information below) to help you determine which services best fit your needs. They will help you enroll in the program and connect you to our program partners.

See full flyer EcSA Trifold.

How do I get started?

Visit :
www.workforce-central.org/power-up-pierce
Call or text:
(253) 355-6621

May 27, 2020
U.S. Department of the Navy Virtual Job Fair – May 28th
Participate from a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone!

Hosted by Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest

The Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest is the main driving force behind the U.S. Navy’s enlisted and officer recruiting mission for the entire Pacific Northwest. In collaboration with Worksource Washington, this virtual job fair will connect you directly with Navy career field specialists as well as local recruiting offices across the Pacific Northwest from the comfort of your home, office, smartphone or tablet.

On the day of the event, you’ll be able to participate in 1-on-1 text-based chats with representatives to learn more about how to start your naval career in a variety of career fields including:
- Administration
- Aviation
- Engineering
- Enlisted Medical
- Information Warfare
- Logistics
- Medical Officers Program
- Nuclear Field
- Officer Programs
- Seabees
- Security
- Special Operations
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE

You must be between the ages of 17-39 and either a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident to be eligible for a naval career.

REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot at the U.S. Navy virtual job fair.

We look forward to “chatting with you” on May 28th!

Event Details:

U.S. Department of the Navy Virtual Job Fair

Brazen Online Job Fair

Thursday, May 28th

10am – 2pm
May 27, 2020
Drive-in WiFi hotspots

Drive-in Wi-Fi Hotspots

Sent on behalf of Washington State Department of Commerce.

Depending on where you live, lack of high-speed internet access means some seniors can’t refill prescriptions, furloughed workers can’t apply for unemployment benefits, small businesses can’t access financial assistance, and students can’t do their homework. It is absolutely essential to make affordable broadband universally available to strengthen communities throughout the state.This week, in partnership with state and local agencies, Washington State University, Microsoft and the Avista Foundation, 140 new drive-in Wi-Fi hotspots are available to the public free of charge. Additionally, 301 existing Washington State Library hotspots add to a growing broadband network across the state. All told, some 600 public hotspots will soon be available to keep Washington communities connected.

Read more in this press release from the Washington State Department of Commerce and watch video of a virtual press conference conducted from some of these hotspots around the state.

May 12, 2020