August Job Journal 2023

August 2023

Job Journal

LOOKING FOR WORK? Find a career path, part-time or fulltime work.

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF WORK? Learn the reasons why its important.

MOBILE WORKFORCE SERVICES UNIT Check the calendar to find out when the mobile will be in your area.

BACKPACKS & ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES Need school supplies? Mark you calendar.

FREE 3-DAY CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE TRAINING Must register for this free training.

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance promotes Free Education and Training Opportunities.

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CONTENTS Delmar in the Park

Food Drives

Call to Artists

Free School Supply

Newton Community Center

Blue Night Light- Delmar, MD

IN THIS ISSUE Welcome Letter Publisher's Letter Employee Spotlight What is the future of work?

MAC Center Step On Career Readiness Word Puzzle MWE JOB Information Youth Services Lower Shore Workforce Alliance Adult Education Services & Career Trainings Telamon On-The-Job Training & Apprenticeship Department of Rehabilitation 31901 Tri-County Way, Suite 215 Salisbury, MD 21804

To subscribe to the JOB JOURNAL email request to jobjournal@lswa.org

Workplace Readiness Crossword Puzzle Legal Services Job Fairs & Resource Fair Job Opportunities

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July 13, 2023

Author: Michelle Nelson

INTRODUCTION SHOP LOCAL DELMARVA

Do You Need a Job? Do you need a job? Or additional training to secure a better job? Or maybe you're an employer who is seeking better trained workers.

Like so many things in life, we don’t know what’s available until we need it.

The Lower Shore Workforce Alliance in Salisbury offers job training, help in finding work, resume writing and even childcare while people use services at the American Job Center office. It’s an important resource for job seekers and employers alike.

A community resource for residents of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties, its mission is to strengthen the local workforce. The LSWA is a division of the Tri-County Council and is located inside the American Job Center off Route 50, across from WorWic Community College in Salisbury.

American Job Centers, with 2,500 locations across the United States, were previously known as

one-stop job centers. One of the most important components to all that’s offered by the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance is the Job Journal which is published on the first Friday of each month. It represents all the partnerships in the agency that can benefit the community, Cherone said.

There are resources for local events for families, employment listings and education information.

https://www.shoplocaldelmarva.com/do-you-need-a-job

It’s much more than a job board, she said.

Job postings are included, usually more than 100 entries, but there are articles on Zoom interview tips, training opportunities, food pantry information, etc. Live links throughout make it extremely easy to obtain more info or fill out applications. Check out July’s Job Journal, published last Friday, with a whopping 60 pages. You can subscribe as well; it’s already sent to 1,200 people. The LSWA Facebook page is also an excellent resource.

What kind of jobs are included in the Job Journal? *jobs that don’t require a lot of experience or a college degree, entry level, beginning employment *jobs for those lacking a high school diploma to those with a two-year college education *part-time and full-time *seasonal “You don’t have to have a high school diploma” to find a job, emphasized Cherone.

She said she scours the internet for job postings, looking for opportunities online and in ads, and includes links to the positions in the Job Journal, making it easier for someone to see what’s available. Often local businesses will contact her to include their openings. Cherone verifies every listing she finds, so you can be sure the company is actually hiring, saving you a lot of time in your job search.

Mekia Cherone, American Job Center coordinator, explained the many facets of employment help available to the community. Here are the main components, then I’ll focus on the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance in particular.

The American Job Center has several parts:

1. The American Workforce Exchange. This deals with job search assistance and techniques, resume assistance, and “dislocated workers” – those who have lost jobs and need assistance filing unemployment.

2. Department of Rehabilitation Services. DORS helps Marylanders in the tri-county area with disabilities to go to work.

3. Telamon Corporation. Seasonal farmworkers can receive additional training to go further in life. It’s part of the National Farm Worker Jobs Program. English as a Second Language classes are offered here.

4. Department of Social Services. The main branch is on Baptist Street in Salisbury, but people who need assistance with services can go to this location for help.

5. Lower Shore Workforce Alliance, LSWA. Services are provided for adults, youth, and employers, all to help people find jobs and acquire skills, and helping local businesses find and retain quality employees.

Now to focus on the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance.

Leslie Porter-Cabell, workforce director, said a wide array of services are offered, and most are federally funded. Services offered include funding certifications for job seekers, supporting on the job training, and partnering with companies to find skilled workers. Some of those companies and organizations include the Vehicles for Change - Delmarva, which helps those who want a second chance become mechanics, TidalHealth hospital, the MAC Center (Maintaining Active Citizens senior center) and Wor-Wic Community College.

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JOB JOURNAL

AUGUST 2023

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

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Tyler Horton Workforce Development Specialist lll

Employee Spot Light The purpose of an employee spotlight is to celebrate the great staff at Lower Shore American Job Center and showcase firsthand stories about our workplace.

This month, we would like to introduce an employee, Tyler Horton from the Department of Maryland Workforce Exchange at the American Job Center.

1.What do you like most about the work you do here?

What I genuinely enjoy the most about my work is truly helping people. I've worked in service-related industry jobs before where you helped people but it was usually only a temporary occurrence in their lives for which you assisted them. In my position as a Workforce Development Specialist with the Maryland Department of Labor, helping customers obtain employment is a positive benefit to their lives long term in many ways.

2. What is the most exciting/interesting/challenging project you’ve worked on here?

Every day is an exciting project with our work at the AJC. You meet new people with new stories and challenges, of which you are trying to help put their life puzzle together, so to speak, by allowing them to gain employment.

3. How long have you been with Maryland Workforce Exchange inside the American Job Center?

I have been a part of the MWE team since May of 2022.

4. How did you get started in the industry?

A friend referred me to an opening for this position last year, and I have genuinely enjoyed the first 13 months of my journey in this industry since.

5. What drew you to apply for this position and why?

I applied for the position because I wanted to get into an industry where I could meaningfully help people in their lives somehow. I am a Workforce Development Specialist with the Maryland Department of Labor.

6.What do you enjoy most about working in your department?

Helping people in a truly meaningful long lasting way in their lives. I've seen customers come in on the verge of emotional breakdowns due to the situations they were in after losing former jobs. Seeing those people with confidence and a renewed sense of purpose after assisting them with gaining employment is something that truly gives me a sense of satisfaction in what I do.

7. What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job?

If anything, the amount of overall services that we provide as a staff to help job seekers propel toward their next move in their career. The MWE Staff can assist with everything from resume reviews so that you can stand out among those applying for positions across the workforce spectrum. We can also help you prepare for interviews via mock interview consultations, amongst many other aspects of searching for that next career. Signup for an account at mwejobs.maryland.gov to see how we can help you today!

8. What was your dream job or profession when you were a kid?

I always wanted to be in the media one way or another, which I accomplished with an over 20-year career in radio across the Delmarva Peninsula and five years as the Stadium PA Announcer for the Delmarva Shorebirds.

We greatly appreciate your dedication to providing outstanding customer service. It's an absolute pleasure to work with you. Thank you for everything.

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What is the future of work?

Just like the world at large, the world of work shifts and changes over time. The future of work refers to an informed perspective on what businesses and other organizations need to know about how work could shift (given digitization and other trends), plus how workforces and workplaces can prepare for those changes, big and small.

When you think of the future of work, what do you picture? Offices that look more or less like today’s? Factories full of robots? Or something else entirely?

While no one can predict the future with absolute certainty, it’s clear that the world of work is changing, just as the world itself is.

Looking ahead at how work will shift, along with trends affecting the workforce and workplaces, can help you or your organization prepare for what’s next.

To map the future of work at the highest levels, the McKinsey Global Institute considers potential labor demand, the mix of occupations, and workforce skills that will be needed for those jobs.

Our analysis looks at eight countries (China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States) with diverse economic and labor market models, which together account for nearly half the world’s population and over 60 percent of its GDP. These are some of the main findings from the latest report on the future of work: One in 16 workers may have to switch occupations by 2030. That’s more than 100 million workers across the eight economies studied—and the pandemic accelerated expected workforce transitions.

Job growth will be more concentrated in high-skill jobs (for example, in healthcare or science, technology, engineering, and math [STEM] fields), while middle- and low-skill jobs (such as food service, production work, or office support roles) will decline.

A few job categories could see more growth than others. The rise of e-commerce created demand for warehouse workers; investments in the green economy could increase the need for wind turbine technicians; and teachers and training ->

What is the future of work?

instructors will also continue to find work over the coming decade.

But other types of jobs may be at risk: for example, as grocery stores increasingly install self-checkout counters, there may be a need for fewer clerks, and robotics used to process routine paperwork may lessen demand for some office workers.

instructors will also continue to find work over the coming decade.

But other types of jobs may be at risk: for example, as grocery stores increasingly install self-checkout counters, there may be a need for fewer clerks, and robotics used to process routine paperwork may lessen demand for some office workers.

The future of work was shifting even before COVID-19 upended lives and livelihoods. But the pandemic accelerated three broad trends that will continue to reshape work as the effects of the crisis recede: 1. Remote work and virtual meetings are likely to continue, although less intensely than at the pandemic’s peak.

2. E-commerce soared, growing at two to five times the pre-COVID-19 rate, and other kinds of virtual transactions such as telemedicine, online banking, and streaming entertainment took off. And shifts to digital transactions also propelled growth in delivery, transportation, and warehouse jobs.

3. The pandemic propelled faster adoption of digital technologies, including automation and AI. Companies used them to control costs or mitigate uncertainty; they also deployed these technologies in warehouses, grocery stores, call centers, and manufacturing sites to either reduce workplace density or deal with surging demand for items.

Understanding these macro trends within the global economy is vital to planning for what’s ahead.

What’s the future of remote working?

And hybrid?

COVID-19’s spread flattened the cultural and technological barriers standing in the way of remote work. The pandemic sparked a structural shift in where work takes place, at least for some people. But will it last?

Our analysis of the potential for remote work to persist looked at 2,000 tasks used in roughly 800 jobs in eight focus countries. It showed that 20 to 25 percent of workforces in advanced economies could work from home in the range of three to five days a week—which is four to five times more remote work than pre-COVID-19.

It’s worth noting that more than half the workforce has little or no opportunity for remote work. For example, jobs that require on-site work or specialized machinery, such as conducting CT scans, need to be done in person. Of these jobs, many are low wage and are at risk from broader trends toward automation and digitization.

Moreover, not all work that can be done remotely should be; for example, negotiations, brainstorming, and providing sensitive feedback To read more click HERE

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2. Schedule your one-on-one appointment (see below for contact information).

3. Bring copies of your résumé, cover letter or other job search materials to your appointment.

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Energize Your Job Search

Résumé Reviews Not getting any interviews? Have your résumé reviewed by a Job Service Specialis to discuss up to date résumé ideas and formatting tips to get your résumé to the top of the pile.

Job Search Techniques If you are frustrated from navigating through endless job boards, social networking sites and piles of newspapers, we can help you mainstream your job search and learn to focus on finding the right job.

Interviewing Tips Learn how to get prepared for your upcoming interview and how to best answer questions about employment gaps, terminations and other sticking points that can be tricky, and what questions you need to ask the employer.

Labor Market Consultation Explore resources that will help you to research careers, industries and find information about specific occupations. By utilizing the most up-to-date labor market information available for salaries, job outlook and training, we can help you make decisions that are more informed in your job search.

Effective Online Job Applications We can assist you through the sometimes-complicated process of completing online applications from setting up an email account to copy and pasting your résumé into the application.

Job Skills Identification Finding transferrable job skills while changing careers can be difficult, we can help you explore your experience and learn how to translate those skills to another field.

Resources for Job Seekers There are many resources for job seekers from getting funding to go back to school to veteran services to computer training, ask how the One-Stop can help you in finding your next career.

Ask Us to Design a Custom Consultation to Meet Your Needs

Meet one on one with a Job Service Specialist to further discuss problems you are encountering during your job search and how to overcome them with confidence.

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Maryland’s American Job Center networks are an equal opportunity employer/program committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. Auxiliary aids, interpreter services, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request at local American Job Centers.

Adult Education

Individuals can enroll in classes to increase their basic reading, math, and writing skills or learn the English Language, prepare for the GED® tests, and increase their readiness for work or job advancement. Instruction is available for anyone over age 18 who is not currently enrolled in high school. Classes are offered in all Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Follow the link to locate classes in your area.

Federal support for adult instructional services is provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act which creates a partnership with states to jointly fund the Adult Education activities

Maryland Adult Education High School Diploma Options Brochure

Have you or family member worked in the agriculture industry including crops, canneries, poultry, aquaculture or a simple field in the last 2 years? Are you ready to advance your job skills? If so, let's talk.

Become self-sufficient during lean times.

You can also turn to Telamon for In partnership with the National help finding work through on-theFarmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), job training, local market Telamon provides services that educate, information, and job placements. train, or prepare eligible farmworkers for Bilingual services are available in other jobs. Our trained staff members many of our offices. work one on one with you to develop a The U.S. Department of Labor plan to meet your needs and help you funds this program. achieve your goals. The programs can help you identify career paths and assess your skills and interests.

Services include: Career counseling Job and classroom training Customized training programs Remedial education and GED preparation English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Skill upgrades and occupational credentialing Job placement Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

To Apply: https://www.telamon.org/maryland-es/

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The AJC mobile unit maintains a regular schedule of locations throughout Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.

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Smal l Lo c al Bu s i n es s Hiring If you're a small business located in Somerset, Wicomico, or Worcester and require assistance with advertising a job opening, feel free to reach out to us via email: jobjournal@lswa.org. You have the option to list your job opening in the Job Journal.

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