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Workforce Essentials Wins 2018 Top Workplaces Award
Workforce Essentials, Inc. has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by The Tennessean. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. “Top Workplaces is more than just recognition,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “Our research shows organizations that earn the award attract better talent, experience lower turnover, and are better equipped to deliver bottom-line results. Their leaders prioritize and [...]
Governor Haslem Signs realignment of Workforce Areas
On May 24th, 2018, Governor Haslem signed off on the recommendation of the State Workforce Board to realign the existing Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA). This game changing movement marks the first time the local areas have been realigned since the late 1990s. The State Board began reviewing the structure of the areas in February when Grundy County requested to move to LWDA 5 to align with the economically thriving Chattanooga region. This prompted the Board to wonder if it would make more sense for the Workforce areas to align with the Job Base Camps of the Tennessee Department of Economic [...]
WIOA/ TAA Services to Employers Conference 2018
Andrea Dillard and I were asked to present at the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development WIOA/ TAA Conference held in Nashville this week. The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is a federal program that assists US workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade. The TAA program seeks to provide these trade-affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, resources, and support they need to become reemployed. On Wednesday, we presented a total of five sessions. Over 200 workforce development professionals across Tennessee, as well as representatives from Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina were [...]
WE are Family!
It is hard to believe that we are two months into 2018 already! With the implementation of two new contracts and multiple changes occurring in the WIOA Title 1 program, I created the slogan, #WEPositive2018 to emphasize an optimistic attitude and approach toward our work. It seemed only fitting with the numerous challenges that we are facing, that we tackle our tasks with enthusiasm and a “can do” positive attitude in order to achieve our performance goals. Little did I know that I would be dealing with my father’s sickness and death in just over 30 days after the start of [...]
U.S. Army Recognizes Montgomery County with Partnership Award
I recently had the very distinct honor of traveling to Washington, DC on behalf of the American Job Center and other Montgomery County dignitaries as well as the Fort Campbell Garrison Command. The article from the Leaf Chronicle is below: “Fort Campbell and Montgomery County, Tennessee live side-by-side as neighbors and partners. On December 4, Montgomery County was of only seven Army communities worldwide to be recognized in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. Army with an Army Community Partnership Award – an award that celebrates partnerships that enhance Army readiness and strengthens community bonds. The award, presented by the Under Secretary [...]
Performance and hard work pays off!
The Tennessee Department of Human services recently selected Workforce Essentials’ proposal to deliver Families First services in Middle and West Tennessee. The procurement process saw competition from local and national workforce agencies. Congratulations to Natalie McLimore and the entire WorkFirst Team! Natalie’s outstanding leadership as well as her awesome grant writing skills garnered high scores from the review team. We also know that none of this would be possible without the experienced and professional staff (you!) that actually delivers services to our customers and their families in the 2Gen model! The three year contract begins January 1, 2018. Not only will be [...]
The American Job Center partners to assist transitioning soldiers to obtain careers in advanced manufacturing
FT. CAMPBELL, Kent. – LIFT - Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, a Manufacturing USA national innovation institute — in partnership with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Amatrol, Gene Haas Foundation and the American Job Center in Clarksville — today announced the launch of “Operation Next” - a new model for equipping separating military personnel with the skills and credentials needed for the most in-demand advanced manufacturing civilian careers in the country. This new national model provides high level technical training to separating soldiers while they are still on active duty, moving them from deployment to career in the shortest time [...]
Workforce Essentials visits Jacksonville for SETA Conference
Board members and staff of Workforce Essentials recently attended the Southeastern Employment & Training Association (SETA) Spring Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. The conference highlighted innovative and best practices associated with the delivery and administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Highlighting the four-day conference was John Clement and Charlie Koon, as they presented on the “101 Jobs for the 101st” program. They engaged audience members with an on-line polling survey during the presentation; as well as communicated the mission of the Veteran focused program that helps train and connect transitioning soldiers and their spouses to meaningful employment in the middle [...]
Clarksville AJC featured on Workforce GPS
Training and technical assistance is vitally important as we implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration has development a portal of resources available for state and local workforce agencies to utilize called WorkforceGPS. (www.workforceGPS.org) An innovative approach to training, Workforce GPS features WIOA Wednesday which is an interactive webinar that features a specific WIOA topic. The Clarksville American Job Center (AJC) was selected to present on March 1st to a national audience! The topic for discussion was Implementing Comprehensive, Affiliate, and Co-location Requirements Uder WIOA. Description: This webinar highlighted key Workforce Innovation and [...]
First Adult Education Graduation Held for Davidson County
I’m not sure how you spent your evening this past Friday, but I must share that mine was simply incredible! My evening was exceptional, because I was afforded the opportunity to witness the first graduating adult education class from Davidson County! This was the first official graduation since becoming a contractor with the State. The ceremony, entitled ‘The Best is Yet to Come’, was held at Trevecca Nazarene University located in Nashville. District Director Christina Drones and Assistant District Directors Kathryn Bonecutter and Adam Sones were on hand along with Davidson County instructors and staff. After the official Pomp and Circumstance, [...]
Governor’s Conference Celebrates Team Tennessee!
EVERY TEAM NEEDS A GAME PLAN! #TeamTN Gov. Bill Haslam and TNECD Commissioner Randy Boyd, along with state and local officials, business executives, and economic & workforce development professionals convened last week in Nashville to learn more about Team Tennessee’s innovative game plan and strategy to make Tennessee the number 1 state in the southeast in new job development. The two-day agenda was packed with valuable information on recruitment of new industries and featured recent announcements of Stony Creek Colors and Lowes Fulfillment Center in Robertson County. In addition to recruitment, rural development was a hot topic in which the Tennessee [...]
Workforce Essentials celebrates success by challenging staff to TRY DIFFERENT, NOT HARDER!
Workforce Essentials held its annual staff development and training at Old Glory in Clarksville. The event, organized to celebrate employee successes in 2015-2016, encompassed a theme to Try Different, Not Harder. A great time was had by all, as we welcomed our new Adult Education District Staff and paraprofessionals to the event for the first time. The theme represented embracing change within the organization. Karl Schoemer said it best in his book, “In the old environment, there was time to adjust. People had the chance to get comfortable, to work through their resistance to changes occurring around them. Now, in today’s [...]
101 Jobs for the 101st!
Fort Campbell Soldier Transition Program Highlighted in Washington Staff members John Clement, CW3 (R) and Charlie Koon were asked to present at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) Veterans conference last week in Washington, DC. The conference theme was “Serving Those Who Served,” which reflects the commitment and dedication to honoring the men and women who have defended our country, along with supporting their families. l-r : John Clement, Fort Campbell Soldier Transition Program Coordinator, Workforce Essentials; Linda Rouse, Veterans Program Manager, Iowa; Paul Stephens, Chief, Veterans Services, Oklahoma; Charlie Koon, Director of Workforce & Economic Development, Workforce Essentials; [...]
Did you know that you do not “get a GED?”
Employers, education administrations and institutions of higher education incorrectly ask whether an applicant has his or her "GED." Having proof of a high school credential is essential for many careers and postsecondary education opportunities. However, the GED is a test -- not something earned. HiSET, GED and TASC scores are mobile, meaning they can be used for employment and college applications throughout the United States. Test takers now have a choice as to what test they choose to take based on various categories such as price or whether the test is available in paper- and/or computer-delivered formats. HiSET is now the [...]
I am an Adult Education Success Story
My name is Diana, and I am 26 years old. I am an Adult Education success story. The day I earned my diploma was the best day of my life because once upon a time, I was just another statistic. I was another black sheep who strayed from the flock and was labeled as a failure. I was an outsider looking in who wanted the things that others had, but I felt too damaged to get them. I felt like I did not deserve them. I struggled with these thoughts at a young age because of my upbringing. The people that [...]
Workforce Essentials Named Top Workplace in Tennessee!
The Tennessean has recognized 70 Companies and Organizations in Tennessee as Top Workplaces 2016. Top Workplaces are not only better places to work but are more likely to be successful than peer organizations. I am delighted to let you know that Workforce Essentials has been named to the list! The evaluation for the Top Workplaces program is based upon feedback from an employee survey that many of you completed several months ago. Kim Robertson began working with Workplace Dynamics LLC, an independent research company, in mid February as they started the third party survey process. The Top Workplaces evaluation is completed [...]
Natalie McLimore Presents at Regional Conference
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration (ETA), and the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS-SNAP) held an Inter-Agency Regional Meeting this week in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting was designed to bring together leadership and program staff from the state agencies operating TANF, Child Support, Child Welfare, Runaway and Homeless Youth, Workforce and SNAP programs across the southeast United States to share innovative strategies and updates related to partnership, program implementation, and collaboration. The theme of the event was “Building Effective Partnerships Utilizing Customer-Centered Approaches to Strengthen [...]
Charlie Koon Recognized as Middle TN Employee of the Year
Charlie Koon, regional workforce development coordinator for Clarksville-based Workforce Essentials Inc., has received the state's Outstanding Workforce Services Employee Award for Middle Tennessee. Each year the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development/Division of Workforce Services and the State Workforce Development Board recognize three "Outstanding Workforce Services Employees" representing West, Middle and East Tennessee for the program year from July 1 to June 30. The award is given to an employee, in each of the three American Job Center partner regions, who "through their exemplary work has best displayed outstanding service to their customers." "Consideration was given to attitude, initiative, exceptional [...]
Workforce Essentials Recognizes Employees
The Discovery Park of American was host for Workforce Essentials annual Employee Training and Recognition Program this year. Focusing on the discovery of excellence, Board Chairman Roy Apple and the management team recognized employees that went above and beyond the call of duty to provide outstanding services to our customers. While it is a difficult task to select just one winner per category, this year’s outstanding employees are listed below: I continue to offer my congratulations and appreciation to not only the winners but to all of the outstanding employees of Workforce Essentials. I know that we will DISCOVER many more [...]