Chamber NOW January 28, 2022
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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly |
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RECOGNIZING RECOVERY:
Transitions Program Receives OACAA’s Exemplary Program Award
A Success Story
Each year, the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies, in partnership with Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, hosts the Exemplary Program which is “a designation awarded to programs operated within Ohio’s Community Action Network that have been expertly evaluated and determined to be innovated and creative anti-poverty programs and initiatives.” Programs eligible for this recognition must achieve successful development and implementation of the program’s vision and demonstrate outstanding results for the communities in which the program is based.
On November 18, Lisa Pfeifer, the Director of the Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at Community Action Committee of Pike County submitted the nomination for the Transitions Program for the annual OACCA / Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Exemplary Program award...
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THE WARMTH OF KINDNESS
A Success Story
On December 9, Adam Days in the Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) was contacted by Amy Harris, a representative of Accurate Heating & Cooling in Chillicothe, to ask for assistance with sharing information about the company’s Annual Holiday Give Away donation in the Pike County area. The application provided by Accurate explains the giveaway...
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February 22
Cooking with Heart
Who said eating healthy has to be boring?
Join SOMC for a virtual, heart-healthy cooking demonstration on February 22 at 6:30 pm on the SOMC Facebook page!
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Darby W. Wehrley
Joins SOMC Podiatry Associates
Darby W. Wehrley, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, a physician specializing in Foot Surgery & Podiatric Medicine, has joined the medical staff at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
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Outpatient Rehab Locations
List of locations, phone numbers and services.
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2021 FREE TAX RETURN
PREPARATION AND FILING
The Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County located at 941 Market Street in Piketon is providing the Free Tax Preparation Program by filing current and past years’ federal and state tax returns FREE OF CHARGE for low to moderate income taxpayers. Our Volunteer staff are certified by the IRS to prepare and complete tax returns.
Tax Envelopes and required forms are available in the mailbox outside the OMJ Career Center windows, along with a checklist of documents needed to properly prepare tax returns. It is IMPORTANT that you provide a good working contact number for the tax staff to reach you. Once your documents have been accepted by our staff, contact will be conducted via telephone as needed. Call 740.289.2371 for more information.
Income Tax Returns can be dropped off at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm beginning on January 24th.
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Application Period Open Now - January 31
The TechCred application period is open now and closes Monday, January 31st at 3:00 p.m. Businesses with employees who have completed their TechCred training should submit proof of credential completion to receive reimbursement at TechCred.Ohio.gov. You can learn more about the program at TechCred.Ohio.gov.
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Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain & Diabetes Self-Management
Telephone Classes Scheduled for February
Wellness classes provided by the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) continue over the telephone due to the coronavirus pandemic. Classes will be offered in February, including Chronic Disease Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management, and Diabetes Self-Management.
The telephone conference classes will be facilitated by AAA7 staff through a toll-free call-in number. Classes will be held weekly during the following times...
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Registration is open at Shawnee State University for our in-person and/or virtual career fairs this Spring 2022!
February 17: Education
March 15: Manufacturing & Technology
March 22: Business, Professional, & Healthcare
Our talented students are eager and prepared to join the job market. We are excited for you to meet and recruit them for your internship and career opportunities, and we look forward to connecting with you!
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING SERIES:
“360-DEGREE LEADERSHIP”
The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the next installment of the Leadership Development Training Series which began earlier this year, with this session being focused on “360-Degree Leadership.” This training session is a 2-day class which will be conducted on Tuesday, February 22nd and Wednesday, February 23rd from 9 am to 4 pm both days at the Agency’s Main Location (941 Market Street in Piketon)...
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RESUME WORKSHOP
The OhioMeansJobs Pike County Career Center at the Community Action Committee of Pike County will be hosting a no-cost Resume Workshop on Wednesday, February 23 from 5 – 7 pm. This event will be conducted at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Training Lab located at 941 Market Street, Piketon. Registration is required due to limited space.
This workshop will cover basic resume writing skills such as: resume tips, internet presence, good and bad resumes, objectives and skills, parts of a resume, and types of resumes.
Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed.
To register for this no-cost workshop, please contact Laura Pierce at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7093 or lpierce@pikecac.org.
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Pike County
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