Memphis Convoy of Hope 6/30/12

Easthaven Church Health & Community Fair 5/19/12

JobLINC will also be in attendance.

College Collage @ Central Library 4/20/12

North Memphis CDC Information Fair 4/14/12 @ Bickford CC

Graduate Memphis @ Central Library

Memphis, TN – 29 March 2012 – Plough Foundation Awards $1.7 Million forCollege Attainment Initiative

Representatives of Leadership Memphis, the Plough Foundation, and the Memphis Public Library  are announcing a grant to the Memphis Talent Dividend, an initiative of Leadership Memphis. The $1.7 million dollar grant will fund the creation, staffing, and operations of a college resource center called Graduate Memphis, designed to increase post-secondary attainment among adults.

Plans call for Graduate Memphis to have a physical presence inside the Benjamin L. HooksMemphis  Public Library at 3030 Poplar as well as online. There are four major components:

• Interactive kiosk and reference materials accessible during library operating hours.
• Counselorsto meet individually with prospective returning students at the library.
• Telephone counselors will be available via a 1-800 number who can help adults explore college credit for work and career experience.
• New web site offering online information and providing links to resources.

The mission of the two year old Memphis Talent Dividend is to increase the number of college graduates in the Memphis metropolitan area with a particular emphasis on adults who started but never finished college.  The specific goal of the initiative is to increase college attainment in the Memphis area by one percentage point over five years. To do so would generate about 8,000 additional college graduates which in turn would produce a $1 billion dollar annual economic impact on the area.

An estimated 200,000 adults in the Memphis area, age 25 and older, have started but never completed a college degree.  “Without guidance counselors, information on scholarships,  assistance with forms and deadlines,  this population – seemingly the low hanging fruit for raising the attainment rate – is not likely to return and finish college,” said Fred Turverey,  Director of the Memphis Talent Dividend.

After working with representatives of business, higher education, non-profits, media, and faith-based organizations in a collaborative manner for two years, the idea of an accessible resource center specifically designed for the returning student is now coming to fruition. “The term Memphis Talent Dividend has been a banner around which to gather a variety of stakeholders in our community. To have greater appeal to our target market we will use the name Graduate Memphis to market the new college resource center and related activities going forward,” said Trace Hallowell of Tactical Magic whose branding firm is assisting with marketing of the program.

Graduate Memphis will be funded by a grant from the Plough Foundation over a three -year period. “We believe the impact of increased college attainment is good for every sector of our city. It means that our citizens can have access to better jobs and careers. It also means a stronger workforce that can help attract more business and industry to our community, as well as grow our existing businesses,” said Scott McCormick, Plough Foundation Executive Director.

“This is a huge win for Memphis. There are only three other centers similar to it in the U.S.  It is the result of leaders working together to shape a vision and being determined to see it come to reality. Leadership Memphis is honored to have convened the Memphis Talent Dividend supporters who have cooperated to bring a vision to life. We are deeply appreciative of the investment the Plough Foundation has made for our community to increase college attainment,” said David Williams, Leadership Memphis President & CEO. “They are making the difference.  What was just a dream will now be a dream come true, thanks to the Plough Foundation.”

The anticipated  date to open the Center is July 1, 2012.  For more information see www.memphistalentdividend.com or call 278-0016.

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Leadership Memphis, The Memphis Talent Dividend & Graduate Memphis

Teen Job Seeker Workshop 3/27/12 @ Raleigh Branch Library

Summer Job Workshop for Teens

The Memphis Public Library & Information Center will host a Teen Job Seeker Workshop on Tuesday, March 27 at the Raleigh Library Branch at 4 pm.

Teens looking to land that first summer job will have the opportunity to receive an information packet that includes everything from how to write a resume, to how to dress for the interview, and what to say and not say during an interview.

For more information, call 415-2778.

Career Coach @ Central Library 2/28 and 3/7

Dental Hygienist Position @ Church Health Center

The Church Health Center of Memphis a not-for-profit organization, currently has an opening for a  full time Dental Hygienist to provide assistance to the Dentist(s) in its Dental Clinic.  This full time position requires scheduling flexibility on the part of the candidate in order to meet the needs of the Dental clinic

Only those resumes who meet the criteria set below will be reviewed for consideration

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions:

The Hygienist is responsible for a variety of tasks including:

-     Recording/reviewing patient health & medication information

-     Perform initial exams prophylaxis, debridement,
fluoride treatments; take and process x-rays for

the Dentist

-     Maintain & clean dental instruments/equipment; stock, organize, setup dental operatories

-     Provide proper dental care instruction to patients chair side (brush/floss; care of dental

prosothodonics, causes of tooth decay)

-     Escort and dismiss patient between waiting room and operatory

Education/Experience Requirements:

Candidate must have:

-          Associate’s degree(or equivalent)

-          Graduation from an approved college of Dental Hygiene

-          3-5 years experience in clinical services; and dental health education

-          Local anesthesia certification is helpful

Special Skills & Knowledge:

The following special skills and knowledge is required:

-     Strong knowledge of basic dental hygiene sciences, clinical techniques/procedures, standard

dental instruments/materials, and dental radiology (take, process, and mount x-rays)

-          Demonstrated team player skills coupled with a  high level of workplace maturity

-          Very good listening skills

-          Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

-          The ability to work self-directed and as part of a team

-          Strong workplace maturity

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

You must submit your resume electronically in the following manner for proper retrieval and review.

 A current resume along with a cover letter as an attachment in an email. Type “DH” in the subject line directly to:   paulsenc@churchhealthcenter.org   

Calls to the Church Health Center to determine reception or status of resumes will not be accepted.

                                The hiring process includes a required background screening

New JobLINC Bus-On the Way

Memphis Library Foundation Receives $314K Grant from the Plough Foundation

November 28, 2011 – The Memphis Library Foundation received a grant from the Plough Foundation for the purchase of a new JobLINC mobile bus for the Memphis Public Library & Information Center. The new bus will travel to community centers, library branches, grocery stores and other public areas throughout the city to help citizens find employment.

Plough committed $314,000 toward this mobile unit which will be environmentally friendly and ADA compliant. The bus will serve more than 12,000 customers a year, providing one-on-one assistance with job searches, training opportunities, resume preparation, and on-line applications.

The new JobLINC bus replaces an out-of-service unit that has served the city of Memphis since 1990 but has not been operational since 2010. Because of its high unemployment rate, job search assistance is critical in Memphis. The JobLINC mobile unit will travel to multiple locations throughout the city 5 days a week to provide help. The unit will be equipped with computers, printers, internet access, and job resource materials.

Memphis Library Foundation Chairman Ron Coleman states, “The Library Foundation is proud to merit Plough’s support of this important project. We are fortunate to have a local foundation that recognizes the value of the services offered by the library. I am pleased to be able to partner with Plough and the library to fulfill this important community need and we look forward to having a new and improved JobLINC bus back on the road in the near future.”

Library Director Keenon McCloy also said, “We are extremely grateful to the Plough Foundation for supporting this important project. The support services that the library is able to provide through JobLINC are truly essential in these difficult economic times.  Thanks to the Plough Foundation, the Memphis Public Library will be able to take job and career services to all corners of Memphis and make a significant impact in our community with this mobile service vehicle.

New vehicle also mentioned in the Commercial Appeal 12/10/11 page B5 http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/dec/10/in-brief/

From the desk of Mayor A C Wharton http://mayoracwharton.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/library-to-get-new-joblinc-bus/#wpl-likebox

TN Career Coach @ Central Library 9/27/11

MOBILE CAREER COACH – (TN Dept. of Labor)

“Building a pathway to careers across Tennessee”

Tuesday, September 27, 2011               10:15-2:00                    

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN  38111

                                                                                                                                                                         

FREE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE IN JOB SEARCHES

The Career Coach has computers, copy and fax machines available to job seekers. The computers aboard the Career Coach have Internet access and are equipped with Microsoft Office software.  The computers have access to jobs available throughout the state.  These jobs are categorized by industry.

Mobile Career Coach (TDOL) @ Central Library 8/30/11

Mobile Career Coach @ Central Library 8/9/11

 MOBILE CAREER COACH – (TN Dept. of Labor)

“Building a pathway to careers across Tennessee”

Tuesday, August 9, 2011               10:15-2:00

Event Address:                            

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN  38111

                                                                                                                                                                         

FREE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE IN JOB SEARCHES

The Career Coach has computers, copy and fax machines available to job seekers. The computers aboard the Career Coach have Internet access and are equipped with Microsoft Office software.  The computers have access to jobs available throughout the state.  These jobs are categorized by industry.

 

JobLINC Career & Information Fair 7/19/11 10-3

JobLINC Career & Information Fair 7/19/11 @ Central Library

 

 

JobLINC Career & Information Fair

The JobLINC Annual Career & Information Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Central Library, 10-3.  Over 35 companies have confirmed attendance.  The TN Career Coach will also be available for job seekers.  For more information about this event please call 901-415-2700

JobLINC Career Fair 2011 Flyer

JobLINC is a mobile job and career readiness center of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center.

Job Link – WMC-TV 5 Job Fair 9/22/10 @ Oak Court Mall

WMC-TV 5 Job Fair

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  10:00-2:00

Oak Court Mall

Organizers request that you register on-line at WMCTV.com Job Link – WMC-TV 5 – Memphis, TN.