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February 2012
IN THIS ISSUE: The February CORD newsletter includes articles on three successful Dislocated Workers who obtained employment, an article on looking at near-future jobs, as well as upcoming WIA and Dislocated Worker workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center, and a schedule of computer classes offered at the Arrowhead Library system.
January 2012
IN THIS ISSUE: The January CORD newsletter includes articles on three successful Dislocated Workers who obtained employment, information on Foodshare Benefits, upcoming WIA and Dislocated Worker workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center, as well as a schedule of computer classes offered at the Arrowhead Library system.
December 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The December CORD newsletter includes an article on a successful Dislocated Worker who was persistent, an article on the best educational pathways out of joblessness, a job-hunting quiz, as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center and the Arrowhead Library system.
November 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The November CORD newsletter includes articles on a successful On-the-Job (OJT) Training, Dane County job fair information, list of the 30 most promising occupations, as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center.
October 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The October CORD newsletter includes articles on participant successes, steps to help mitigate an employment gap, as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center.
September 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The September CORD newsletter includes articles on participant successes, the top 10 career fields that are 'hot' or 'not', as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center.
August 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The August CORD newsletter includes articles on participant successes, the dynamics of a Job Club, as well as information on classes and workshops offered at the Rock County Job Center.
July 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The July CORD newsletter includes articles on participant successes, upcoming Arrowhead library system classes, veteran's and community job fair information, insurance costs, and a variety of dislocated worker workshops.
June 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The June CORD newsletter includes articles on participant successes, Foodshare, insurance costs, and a variety of Dislocated Worker workshops
May 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The May CORD newsletter includes articles on the success of an E-Hub participant, transferable skills, job growth, and a variety of Dislocated Worker workshops
April 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The April CORD newsletter includes a career change success story, Are You Sure About Your References?, Three Job Fairs Set for April, plus information on library computer classes and Dislocated Worker workshops.
March 2011
IN THIS ISSUE: The March CORD newsletter includes career change success stories plus information on available workshops.
February 2011
IN THIS ISSUE:  A career change success stories plus information on Foodshare, Future Jobs Trends, Avoiding Job Search Mistakes, plus a variety of Dislocated Worker workshops.
January 2011
IN THIS ISSUE:  Career change success stories plus information on the spring E-Hub sessions and a variety of Dislocated Worker workshops.
December 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Several career change success stories plus an abundance of helpful classes and workshops.
November 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on Father, Son Follow Same Path to Re-Employment; Short-Term Training Leads to Job; Job Search Information; Helpful Classes/Workshops.
October 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on Life Changing Choice Not Easy, Internet Job Search Can Be Effective, Helpful Classes/Workshops.
September 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on E-Hub Classes, Industry Growth Projections, Think Like a Hiring Manager, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.
August 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on OJT Training Funds, Jobs of Now & Future, E-Hub Coming This Fall, How to Best Survive a Layoff, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.
July 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on Career Trends, Cover Letters, Wisconsin Job Trends, and a wealth of class and workshop offerings.
June 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on Kristi Beyer Turns Hardships into Victories, Personal Values Employers Seek, Paying Bills When There's No Paycheck, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.
May 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on Rob Phelps - Impressive Resume, Enthusiasm in Interviewing, Importance of Soft Skills, and a variety of class and workshop offerings.
April 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on E-Hub, Energy Assistance Funds, Hedberg Library Online Computer Tutorials, Manage Your Money Workshops, and many other workshop/class offerings.
March 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Articles on Richell McWilliams - Persistence Paying Off; Internet Resources; Husbands/Wifes Handling Unemployment; Helpful Classes/Workshops.
February 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Information on the COBRA health benefit subsidy for dislocated workers, staying positive in your job search, finding money for college, tips on cutting spending, plus many workshops, classes, and opportunities of interest.
January 2010
IN THIS ISSUE: Steps to take to avoid foreclosure, mortgage scams, mortgage fraud resources, Safe Affordable Loan Act, plus many workshops and opportunities of interest . . .
December 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: E-Hub (Entrepreneur Hub), getting your resume noticed, financial planning for college, online job search scams, feed your family for less with help from the Angelfood Program, December book exchange, many opportunities of interest.
November 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Re-inventing your career in high demand jobs; be ready for that interview; see dislocated worker interviews on Discover Janesville TV program; MAGIC Project; opportunities of interest.
October 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Debt collection methods being watched, planning & preparation for an interview; helpful websites; plus classes and workshops galore!
September 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Job search on Twitter & Facebook; get creative in job search; social network employment leads; Java & Jobs; pre-assessment, dislocated worker, & employment cerficiation classes/workshops.
August 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Males hit hard by economic downturn; internships; helpful web sites for unemployed; pre-assessment, dislocated worker, and computer classes/workshops.
July 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Java & Jobs, domestic roles, computer classes offered, dislocated worker orientations/ workshops, Job Center/Annex classes.
June 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Hire a Neighbor Program, more workers past retirement age, Martinez - a man helping his own, classes and workshops offered.
May 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Job Center Annex in UAW Hall, advantages/pitfalls of self-employment, bartering options to consider, displaced worker orientation, Job Center/Annes classes.
April 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Resources for the unemployed, members of CORD, job seeking skills for older workers, saving on food costs, job search options, getting started with Job Center classes.
March 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Adjust spending habits, Internet resources, avoid spousal money spats, BTC & Job Center classes.
February 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Taking care of yourself and your family, tips on networking, utilize local resources, refinancing scams, unemployment claim backlogs, workshop opportunities.
January 2009
IN THIS ISSUE: Transferrable skills, Badgercare, financial planning tips, locating job opportunities, self-management skills.
 
 

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