THE WORKFORCE WIRE
Newsletter
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February 4, 2021 | Volume 5 |
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Welcome to the Workforce Wire, your monthly connection to all things workforce development and EPG!
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EPG's The Workforce Wire Podcast Is Now An Award-Winning Podcast Series! |
We are so excited to share that Employ Prince George's The Workforce Wire Podcast Special Series entitled "Walking In My Shoes" recently won a 2020 Hermes Creative Awards Gold Award and a 2021 AVA Digital Awards Gold Award!
2020 was a whirlwind year for messengers and communicators. In the midst of a pandemic, our team never stopped working to diligently share the news and stories that matter, with those who needed to hear it the most. The “Walking in My Shoes” series featured returning citizens who have successfully transitioned from incarceration and identify, in their words, why they were successful, why many are not successful, and what can be done to decrease the recidivism rates of returning citizens.
We are so honored to have been able to capture and tell the stories of such amazingly talented individuals. We would like to give a special thanks, and congratulations, to our featured guests, as without them, these awards would not have been possible: Qiana Johnson, Joseph Tolbert, Chair of the Prince George's County Council Calvin Hawkins, Marcus Bullock, and exoneree Huwe Burton.
We would also like to give a shout out to the team who made this possible: EPG's Community Development team, under the leadership of Director Jamie Gunnell, team members Angelica Brown, and Arian Tyler, our producer Doug Foresta and the talented team over at Workforce180, and last but not least, our charismatic and always motivated host, EPG President & CEO, Walter Simmons. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication!
Lastly, we would like to thank our dedicated listeners who tuned in each and every Workforce Wire Wednesday. You helped to make this award recognition possible.
Thank you to everyone who supports Employ Prince George's and our endeavors. Cheers to more success in 2021! #WeAreEPG
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ReEntry Services Provider Survey |
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The Prince George's County Council Re-Entry Advisory Board and the Prince George's County Health Department need your feedback!
The Board is seeking to understand more about your program and the services that you provide in order to identify gaps in the County and ultimately develop a comprehensive reentry strategy for Prince George's County.
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Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today.
This Black History Month, we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that the Black Community is still making today.
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The Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act, enacted on December 27, provides the important but short-term and incomplete economic stimulus and hardship relief.
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PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, Md (ABC7) — Relief is coming to hotels in Prince George’s County after County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced an $11 million fund.
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The U.S. News and World Report released this article interview with #2U's Founder and CEO, Chip Paucek, where he discusses public-private partnerships that expand access to, and enrollment in, post-secondary boot camps such as EPG's partnership with 2U to host the Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund program.
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Patrica Blackwell
Director, Career Services
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This month, Employ Prince George's would like to highlight Patricia Blackwell, Director of Career Services at Employ Prince George's.
With over 17 years of service to Prince George's County, Patricia (affectionately known as Pat) works as an optimistic leader that focuses her attention and energy on serving the residents of Prince George's County.
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In her role as Director of Career Services, Pat leads 10 out of the 12 programs that EPG offers. She actively demonstrates the ability to add value to everything that she does with her dedication, creativity, and resourcefulness. Thanks to Pat's hard work and effort to motivate her staff, we've been able to do a tremendous job serving our stakeholders and keeping up with our job seekers' demands during these unprecedented times.
Pat, we are truly grateful for everything you have done in your role up to this point, and we look forward to seeing what you will accomplish here at Employ Prince George's in the future!
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The year 2018 saw a major tipping point in recruiting and job search. For the first time in over 20 years, there are now more job openings than people to fill them. Then, the year 2020 came. And as with many other areas, you can be sure that the hiring landscape has changed forever.
But what does it mean for you, exactly? Is it good news (there will always be a job to apply for)? Or bad news (more jobs might mean more low-quality jobs)? Maybe it’s both?
In this article, we compile the most important, up-to-date job-search statistics you need to know in 2021 to boost your chances of landing the best jobs.
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So 2021 is the year for you to start your job search? Here are 365 tips that every job seeker should know when seeking new employment this year! |
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Which of the following resources has been most successful in training employees for your company? |
Submit Your Answer Below! |
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Bi-Weekly, Employ Prince George's provides a listing of trending and current jobs hiring immediately in Prince George's County. |
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Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs in the coronavirus recession, but for many of them the news is getting even worse: Their positions are going away forever,” according to Politico, “Permanent losses have so far made up only a fraction of the jobs that have vanished since states began shutting down their economies in March, with the vast majority of unemployed workers classified as on temporary layoff. This episode will feature a discussion on this topic with Maurielle Stewart, President of Inquire within Coaching, providing a real-world and expert opinion on how to fall forward, manage a job loss, and recharge your career toward a pathway to success. |
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