SAVANNAH PRESS RELEASE 8-24-2018: Bill Stankiewicz Was Presented With Vice Chairman Appreciation Award CWBD

Hello Bees & Team Members:

Great surprise on an award I received today & I wanted to share some info on this non-profit Board that I am on a member of.

Many Thanks here to WorkSource BOD & Administration Staff from Bill Stankiewicz on receiving Vice Chairman Appreciation Award CWBD. 

The Coastal Workforce Development Board is a unique group of private/public community leaders charged with planning and oversight responsibilities for workforce programs and services in the 10-county region. The CWDB brings together leaders from the private sector, public agencies, education, labor and community-based organizations to focus on the regional labor force, regional economy and the local community needs.

Board members are appointed by the local elected officials with a majority of the representation coming from the private sector.

The Board is responsible for creating a 4 year Strategic Plan, implementing and evaluating the regional workforce system and providing over site to achieve the following goals:

• Enhance program coordination and service delivery of WorkSource Coastal operations
• Understand the skill needs of the employers in the region, identify gaps between these needs and current workforce, and to work to close these gaps
• Ensure a qualified workforce is ready, willing and able to meet the needs of the regional business customer
• Renew partnerships with regional private sector, education, training and community development partners to maximize integration and impact of services and to eliminate gaps and redundancies in regional workforce development efforts
• Youth have the academic and job readiness skills required by regional employers
• Employers have the skilled workers they need to remain competitive

Administrative Entity

WorkSource Coastal, a department in the City of Savannah’s Community & Economic Development Bureau is CWDB’s Administrative Entity and Fiscal Agent. All grants and contracts are entered into with the City of Savannah on behalf of the CWDB.

At WorkSource Coastal we are your connection to the public workforce system—a network of federal, state and local agencies that are committed to economic growth and workforce development. We offer a comprehensive selection of solutions to help companies maximize the positive impact of your workforce with improved productivity, efficiency and performance. With 30 years of experience in workforce development, we use our expansive knowledge and access to workforce networks and solutions to help companies find and maximize workforce talent to grow their business and ultimately grow the local economy.

Business Focused

WorkSource Coastal Business Services Representatives can work with you to create a tailored approach to address your workforce needs. We offer business customers a full range of services designed to assist in the development and retention of a quality workforce:

• We have access to an extensive talent pool will assist you in finding quality candidates that match your employment needs.
• We offer a wide range of Human Resource services such as Job description development, wage research, recruitment, pre-hire assessments and qualified job fairs.
• Through a variety of state and federal programs, we are able to provide a number of training options to help you develop a strong, skilled and educated workforce.
• Training that focuses on your unique technical labor needs including:
  • On-the-Job Training (OJT)
  • Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)
  • Work Experience (WeX)
  • Customized Training
  • Layoff Aversion
  • Registered Apprenticeships

Our Business Services Representatives work with employers within industry sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, hospitality and health care, to develop comprehensive knowledge on each regional industry and identify shared labor needs and trends.

We maintain partnerships with regional economic development agencies and the university and technical college system to offer the most complete solutions to your existing and potential employment needs.

Connect With Us

Stephanie Brown
912-659-4271
sbrown032@savannahga.gov
Business Services Representative
Camden, Glynn and McIntosh Counties

Administrative Office
912-351-6379
Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, and Long Counties

Janet Jones
912-658-8527
jjones02@savannahga.gov
Business Services Representative
Bulloch, Effingham and Screven Counties

Are you a Veteran or an Eligible Spouse of a Veteran?

In accordance with the Jobs for Veterans Act (PL 107-288), WorkSource Coastal offers Priority of Service to veterans and eligible spouses.

A veteran is defined as a person who has served at least one day in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released from service under any other than a condition classified as dishonorable. This definition includes Reserve units and the National Guard units active for Federal Services.

An eligible spouse is defined as a spouse of a veteran who dies of a service connected disability, a spouse of any member of the Armed Forces service on active duty who, at the time of application for the priority is listed in one or more of the following categories and has been so listed for a total of more than 90 days: missing in action, captured in the line of duty by a hostile force; or forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power; a spouse of any veteran who has a total disability resulting from a service-connected disability, as evaluated by the Department of Veteran Affairs; a spouse of any veteran who died while a disability was in existence.

Priority of Service includes:

• Service by the next available staff member
• Given first priority to obtaining employment and training services

When entering the Service Center, please assist the staff member greeting you by indicating your status as an eligible veteran or spouse to receive these priorities of service.

Youth Services & Young Adult Services

WorkSource Coastal provides employment and training services resources for youth, ages 16-24 who are both in and out-of-school.  Our focus is on career and educational development, work readiness training and work experience placements.   The goal is to help young people understand the importance of education and classroom learning.  The youth we support understand the importance of education, but lack resources and face many barriers.  Our services help to connect youth who are in search of identifying a career pathway to academic and/or employment opportunities.

Primary services funded include:

• Academics
• Mentoring
• Leadership Development
• Employer and College Tours
• Guidance and Counseling
• Youth Resource Network
• Work Readiness
• Work Experience
• Summer Programs
• Occupational Training

For more information contact the service provider in your area.

Savannah Impact Program
Chatham County – 912-651-4350

Paxen, a Program of Eckerd
Bryan, Liberty, and Long – 912-223-1469
Bulloch, Effingham, and Screven – 912-243-5529
Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh – 912-275-7379

Jobs for Georgia’s Graduates (JGG)

The Out-of-School (OOS) Jobs for Georgia’s Graduates Program operated by the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Network, is designed to serve youth, ages 16-24 that have left the traditional school system and is interested in completing requirements for a high school diploma or attain a GED. The primary mission of this JGG Model program is to recover dropouts and to provide an array of counseling, employability and technical skills development, professional association, job development, and job placement services that will result in either a quality job leading to a career after graduation and/or enrollment in a postsecondary education and training program.

A trained JGG Career Specialist provides counseling and classroom instruction. Participants are also equipped with employability skills in 20 employability competencies that will prepare them for the workplace. These competencies are organized in the following six competency categories: career development, job attainment, job survival, basic skills, leadership and self-development, and personal skills competencies.

YouthBuild Savannah

The YouthBuild Savannah Program is a comprehensive employment and training program that promotes affordable housing in Savannah communities.  Eligible young men and women who have left public or private school without a diploma, ages 16 – 24 years old will spend nine (9) months participating in activities such as: GED Instruction, Construction Training, Leadership Training, Community Involvement and Guidance Counseling Services.

Trainees learn construction trade skills to improve their community by building affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families.  Each trainee receives above minimum wage for their work on the construction site with the possibility of wage increases and bonuses, based on work performance.

YouthBuild Savannah develops young leaders to take responsibility for their families and communities and to change the conditions of poverty through civic engagement.  Trainees spend half of their time in structured rigorous classrooms working toward attaining their high school diploma or GED, mastering construction skills and earning construction-related industry recognized certifications.  All skills learned equips them with the necessary tools to succeed in high-demand careers, enter postsecondary education, registered apprenticeships and/or enter the military.

Resources to Help You Find Your Next Job

Our Job Centers can help you find and train for gainful employment. We can connect you to other workforce development resources to include helping you prepare for interviews and make a good first impression to employers. The following services are offered to job seekers, at no charge:

Job Centers also provide a variety of resources to assist you in finding employment.

• Scholarship funds to cover certification tests, classes and related cost
• Occupational skills training including internships and On-the-Job Training (OJT)
• Priority connections to employers who are looking for your skill set
• Labor Market Information
• Personalized job leads and job search assistance
• Job Readiness Workshops
• Community and Business Resource Information
• Access to Job search tools including internet, telephone, and fax usage
• Basic Skills/Literacy Assessment
• Career Guidance
• Resume Development and Interviewing Skills Assessment
• Training Opportunities
• Financial Management Classes
• Referrals to Community & Social Service Resources
• Adult basic education including GED, math and/or English and computer literacy classes
• Self paced e-learning lab and resource room
• Testing for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• Networking opportunities

Already enrolled in training?

If you are already enrolled into a high-demand training program, we may be able to offer you a scholarship that can be applied toward your tuition, books or fees.

Georgia Work Ready Online Participant Portal

Job seekers can register with Georgia Work Ready Online Participant Portal to apply for jobs, seek training opportunities, and learn more information about career advancement opportunities. Georgia Work Ready Online offers the following advantages to job seekers:

• Search job postings pulled from thousands of job-search websites
• Find training programs in the Coastal region
• Learn how to transition to another career by studying the skills required in that industry
• Upload resume for employers to review for job opportunities
• Track the status of an application after submission to an employer
• Study real labor market information, including wage and labor projections

Contact the Coastal Job Center near you for an appointment, today!

The role of WorkSource Coastal is to provide the broad vision and leadership for our 10-county workforce development system which includes Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effinghman, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven Counties. WorkSource Coastal recognizes and participates in partnerships that horizontally align with business, organized labor, community organizations, economic development and education to enhance the economic viability of our region.

This organization is charged with the responsibility to ensure that our Service Centers are business customer focused and outcome based, with placement of jobseekers to meet businesses hiring needs being the highest priority. The organization must ensure that systems are in place so that a quality connection is made between business looking for qualified workers and individuals seeking gainful employment.

Vision Statement

To continuously increase the global competitiveness and prosperity of our businesses and workforce, to fill current and emerging jobs, and to provide full employment.

Mission Statement

To guide or assist Coastal Georgia communities in all efforts to develop, promote, support, and sustain a globally competitive workforce.

Core Purpose

To provide well-trained, highly motivated employees for business and industry, improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and the communities of Coastal Georgia, and enabling job seekers to be productive and contributing members of a globally competitive economy.

Need a Job?  Come to Georgia!!!  I LOVE SAVANNAH, GEORGIA !!!!

Thank You For Reading,

Bill Stankiewicz