Position Available

Dear Network for Job Seekers,

Following is a position that has been brought to our attention.

The poster wishes to remain anonymous at this point. If you are suitable for and interested in this position, or if you know of anyone else who might be, please contact me (Todd Miller, tmiller@classicroof.com, tel 937.773.9840 ext 201) and I will make the connection.

Thanks!

Todd Miller

Local Manufacturing Company is looking for a CNC Saw Operator with the following experience:
• Receiving raw material inspection
• CNC saw machine operation
• Raw material inspection after saw operation
• Secondary job function experience such as mechanical assembly and bench assembly operations.
• Machine operator when needed.

Position requires:
• Self motivation
• Forklift operation
• Ability to read and understand blue prints

Company offers:
• Health Insurance
• Vacation and paid holidays
• 401K program
• Clean and organized work environment

State of Ohio Jobs

There are a number of additional job postings showing up recently on the Ohio government employment site, including ODOT jobs. Here is a link to it:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ohio/default.cfm

Dannon Job Openings

The Sidney Daily News today made mention that Dannon Yogurt in Minster has about 15 jobs open in production and processing and two in maintenance.

Fort Loramie Company To Add Jobs

A state loan has enabled a Ft. Loramie company to hire more than 30 new employees.

Wayne Trail Technologies will create 37 full-time jobs and will keep another 120.

A new state loan will help the company establish a process used to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs. The company will begin the new system immediately.

The new five year loan is part of the advanced energy portion of the Ohio Job Stimulus Plan.

CFO Position Available

The West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church has recently begun looking for a CFO. The position will be in Worthington, Ohio and replaces someone who is retiring.

CLICK HERE for details.

Position Available

Here is a link for a position available in Pennsylvania.

http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=82927749&from=indeed

Warehouse Workers

Here is a link for Warehouse Workers being hired locally through Associates Staffing:

http://dayton.employmentguide.com/jobdetails.html?JobID=5851468

Time Warner Positions

We saw an advertisement on television that Time Warner has a number of positions available through their Dayton office.

Details can be accessed at

https://www.timewarnercable.com/corporate/about/careers/search.ashx?page=cim_searchresults&partnerid=25160&siteID=36&function=runquery&AgentID=6992184&SID&codes=watw

or http://twdayton.jobs

Position Available

Formed Fiber Technologies in Sidney has an opening for a Material Control and Cost Reduction Manager. A summary of this position follows:

Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in forecasting, production and warehouse control. This position requires significant interaction with customer systems to determine quantity and delivery timing of customer needs. Position requires a very good understanding of the business, products made, and market requirements of those products, such as lead time.
Incumbent must understand how distribution is set up and provide feedback on ways to improve availability to customers through possible distribution changes and manufacturing process changes.

Folks interested in this position should submit their resume to Sherry Burden at sburden@formedfiber.com

Job Opportunity

At the bottomm of this post is an advertisement for a Cost Accountant position that was passed along to us by another job seeker.

Reminder that the Network for Job Seekers will be meeting as always this Thursday at the Sidney YMCA from 8:30 – 10:30. We hope you can make it and we encourage you to invite others as well. We have two very special speakers this week – Mike Martin and Steven Gall. Mike, as Director of Serenity House in Sidney, will, I am sure, have a very inspiring and encouraging talk. Steven Gall will be talking about background checks and related matters – a subject several of you have asked about!

Hope to see you Thursday!


Cost Accountant
Location: Dayton-OH
Requisition Owners:
Grade: S14
Referral Bonus Eligible: No

WorkflowOne (www.workflowone.com) is a leading provider of managed print and promotional marketing services for North America’s most admired businesses and brands. Using a unique dual network that combines both outsourced services and our own manufacturing assets, WorkflowOne is able to create best-fit solutions for our clients that enable faster time-to-market and significant cost savings. With proprietary technology that helps clients eliminate inefficiencies and improve collaboration, WorkflowOne has a long-standing reputation for delivering unrivaled customer service and measurable results to our customers. This has resulted in a loyal customer base of more than 14,000 customers across a range of industries, including financial services, health care, manufacturing, retail and non-profits. Our diversified customer base includes thousands of middle-market companies as well as FORTUNE 1000 leaders. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, and has more than 2,700 employees in production, distribution, sales and support facilities strategically located across the U.S.

________________________________________
Description

Responsibilities:
Responsible for monthly and year-end cost accounting activities with all areas of plant operations. Responsible for monitoring the financial controls at the manufacturing facilities.
Prepares monthly journal entries, account analyses, and subsequent cost accounting reports. Ensures accuracy of cost related input to plant contribution statements. Provides detail and explanation of appropriate plant and product financial results. Includes overseeing plant cost accounting systems and processes.
Coordinates and audits annual plant physical inventory and reconciliation.
Prepares plant accounting reports and correct handling of accounting requirements at the plant level. Assists plant personnel in providing information needed to consolidate results and complete financial statements.
Prepares the annual manufacturing budget and presentation package. Provides the manufacturing operation management with detailed analyses explaining the financial impact of inflation, productivity and other spending variances.
Participates on accounting/managerial system project team(s) for the design and successful implementation of applicable systems.
Administers cost accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting of accounting transactions on a timely basis.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 2 years of finance related experience
Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
Technical understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
PC literate with a proficiency in spreadsheet applications

Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, CMA or MBA
Oracle experience

Kara Lines

T: 937.630.8377
F: 866-743-4017
E: Kara.Lines@WorkflowOne.com

Position Available

Emerson Electric is in need of a mechanical technician for a temporary assignment; it is impossible to predict but there is a possibility this could lead to a long term position. This is a first shift position. Auto/diesel mechanics are a great fit for this role. If anyone is interested, please contact Judy Peterson and judy.peterson@emerson.com

Positions Available

Following is a position recently announced by Norcold in Sidney.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Norcold, the leader in refrigerator manufacturing for the RV, trucking and marine industries, is currently accepting applications for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

This position will manage support staff and the design, specification and acquisition of tooling and equipment in 2 local manufacturing facilities. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline and 10 years related experience with strong project management skills. Experience in vacuum form molding or polyurethane foaming is a plus.

We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, 401(K) and many others.
For confidential consideration, forward resume and salary history to Norcold, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 600 S. Kuther Rd, Sidney, Ohio 45365, Fax (937) 497-3129 or e-mail recruiter@norcold.com. No phone calls please. Visit our website to learn more: www.norcold.com EOE


ADDITIONALLY – My company has a need for a metal roofing installer in our Louisville, KY office. Experience not necessary. Contact me if you’re interested.

Todd E. Miller, President
Classic Metal Roofing Systems
Tel. 1-800-543-8938, ext. 201
www.classicroof.com
www.asktoddmiller.com
tmiller@classicroof.com

Holiday Schedule

During the months of November and December, Network for Job Seekers will meet three time eachs month, to allow family time over the holidays.

The Network will meet the following days:

November 5, 12, and 19
December 3, 10 and 17

Meetings are always from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Sidney YMCA.

Troy WalMart

We have been told that WalMart in Troy, Ohio has recently started hiring.

Job Openings

We have learned that both Goodwill /Easter Seals of Miami Valley and the Community Blood Center in Dayton have job openings.

Websites for these organizations follow:

http://gesmv.easterseals.com/site/DocServer/101909.pdf?docID=117283

http://www.cbccts.org/

Job Opening -- Human Services

Human Resources Professional
Within an hour of Sidney, Ohio
Salary 45-60K

Due to an increase in business, manufacturer has an opening for a Human Resources professional. This is a full time opening which will report to the facility manager and supervising one individual. In this role you will be overseeing daily HR activities including recruitment of hourly and salaried employees, hr compliance, community involvement, benefits, orientations, workers compensation (BWC) paper work (the company is self insured), safety and OSHA. This position requires presence on the manufacturing floor for all three shifts. Qualified candidates should be forward thinking, able to work independently and on teams, flexible in their job requirements, have project management skills, be outgoing, have a stable work history, good work ethic and not be afraid to communicate at all levels. This is a full time position with excellent benefits.

Requirements for the Human Resources Professional:
1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
2. A minimum of 3-5 years working in a recent human resources generalist role
3. Experience working in a manufacturing environment
4. HR Generalist skills: Knowledge of HR law, benefits, safety, BWC, etc.
5. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Skills preferred, but NOT required:
1. Automotive supplier experience
2. PHR certification
3. Project management skills including Microsoft Project
4. Supervision experience
Why work for this organization:
1. Excellent benefits
2. Low turnover on salary and hourly staff
3. Premier area employer
4. Work with a tenured management staff
5. Company growth in the near future
6. Pension AND 401K

This position is located within an hour of Sidney, Ohio. The client is local candidates, within an hour of the plant. Minimal relocation will be offered.

Maria Hemminger, CSP • Owner
MJ Recruiters LLC
P.O. Box 604 • Tiffin • OH • 44883
Phone: 419-443-1840 • Fax: 419-443-1841
Email: maria@mjrecruiters.com
Web:http://www.mjrecruiters.com

Job Opportunity

Supplier Evaluation/Purchasing Engineer
Northern Indiana
70-89K

Due to product development this successful manufacturer, a leader in their industry, will be adding a SUPPLIER EVALUATION ENGINEER to focus on their new 2011 program. This position reports to the director of design engineering and will work within a team of 7 individuals.

The position is responsible for sourcing prototype, pre-production product and tooling, supplier capability audits, supplier capacity studies, supplier quality audits, supplier certification, and supplier startup issue resolution. Overall responsibility to initiate contractual commitments and analyze engineering specifications, design changes and other data to plan parts support activities from conceptual stage through the production launch of the product. Identify and execute material and labor cost reduction and quality improvements for pre-production components and processes through the use of tools such as VAVE, Six Sigma, DFMEAs and PFMEAs.

Candidates must be open to travel up to 25%. This is a full time opening on days. Qualified candidates should be energetic, focused, flexible, approachable, team oriented, able to work with minimal direction and collected. The company does offer medical benefits, vision, dental, discretionary bonus, LTD, holiday, vacation, wellness program and 401K.

REQUIREMENTS for the Supplier Evaluation Engineer (procurement)
1. A 4 year degree in a related field
2. A minimum of 8-12 years RECENT work experience purchasing in an OEM or tier one environment (including purchasing of electronics, fabrications, composite, extrusions, hardware and plastics.)
3. STRONG negotiation skills
4. Experience sourcing new vendors
5. Establishing cost saving measures with vendors
6. Ability to read blue prints
7. MRP or ERP experience
8. Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.
9. 25% Travel mostly domestic

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Lean or Six Sigma Methodologies
2. Solidworks (3D programs)
3. CPM or CPIM certification
4. MBA
5. Tooling procurement
6. VAVE

Why work at this company:
1. Safety focused organization
2. Non automotive work environment
3. Opportunity to be part of a key new program launch
4. Stable work environment with profitable organization
5. Minimal turnover for the salary and hourly staff
6. Organization is small enough to make an impact
7. Within 1.5 hours of Chicago, Lake Michigan and the northern Indiana lakes.

Candidates are preferred to be regional to Indiana. Regional relocations will be offered for candidates in the following states Illinois, Ohio, Michigan or Indiana.


Joanna Spaun, CSP Partner
MJ Recruiters LLC
P.O. Box 604 Tiffin OH 44883
Phone: 419-443-1840 Fax: 419-443-1841
Email: joanna@mjrecruiters.com
web: http://mjrecruiters.com

Regional Business Showcase

On the afternoon of Thursday, October 15, from 3 – 7 p.m. there will be the Regional Business Showcase sponsored by the Piqua Chamber of Commerce. It will be held at Piqua High School. Over 100 area businesses will be there displaying their products and services. This will be a great opportunity to learn about area businesses and to network with their owners and managers. There is no admission fee. http://www.piquaareachamber.com/CWT/External/WCPages/Community_Initiatives/Regional_Business_Showcase.aspx

Good Reading & Reflection Material

Here is some good reading and reflection material for those who are dealing with job loss and the job search process.

http://www.biblica.com/outreach/unemployment/

Company Awarded Contract

Here is a “good news” article about a Fairborn company that has landed a significant government contract. This may be a company that you’d want to contact regarding possible future job opportunities.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/fairborn-firm-gets-24-million-contract-322127.html

Job Opening

Social Quarters Manager: Sidney Moose Lodge 568 seeking qualified applicants for manager of full service restaurant and bar. Prior food service and/or management experience preferred. Flexible work schedule required. Offering a base salary plus incentives as well as paid vacation and benefits. Reply in confidence to: Sidney Moose Lodge, P.O. Box 568, Sidney, Ohio 45365

Contract Work Opportunity

Classic Products in Piqua recently purchased a used Laser Design laser scanning system (Surveyor 3500). If you, or anyone you know, has any experience in the set up and operation of this type of equipment, they would like to talk with you. Contact Todd Miller at 1-800-543-8938 ext 201 or tmiller@classicroof.com

Job Openings -- Food Service

We have received word that Culver’s in Sidney is looking for adult team members to join their staff. You can apply on-site with them at their store.

Emerson Job Openings

Following are positions currently available at Emerson in Sidney:

1. Engineering Manager – A/C Compressor Electronics
2. Testing Engineer – Compressor Electronics
3. Applied Mechanics Technician

Applications can be made through Greater Dayton Works.

http://greaterdaytonworks.com/EmployerJobList.aspx?EmpID=2756

Additional Job Openings

Following are additional area job openings, researched by David Fleming. A big thanks to David for his help as job opening are something several of you have said that you appreciate being informed of through the Network for Job Seekers. Many of these are from the Ohio Means Jobs website with which you may be familiar.

General Laborer – Piqua
https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/jobseeker/jobsearch/posting.do?type=BBJOBORDER&id=418662

Machine Operator – Troy
https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/jobseeker/jobsearch/posting.do?type=BBJOBORDER&id=419204

Executive Secretary – Piqua
https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/jobseeker/jobsearch/posting.do?type=BBJOBORDER&id=418675

Production Associates – Sidney
https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/jobseeker/jobsearch/posting.do?type=BBJOBORDER&id=419249

Security Guard – Sidney
https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/jobseeker/jobsearch/posting.do?type=JOBORDER&id=492111

Public Information Officer – Shelby County
http://governmentjobs.com/view_job.cfm?JobID=179008

Credit Analyst – Sidney
https://usbank.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=640999&src=DM-10101

Plant Manager – Piqua
https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/jobseeker/jobsearch/posting.do?type=BBJOBORDER&id=418451

Secretary and Accounting Manager – Sidney
https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/jobseeker/jobsearch/posting.do?type=BBJOBORDER&id=418686

JOB OPENINGS

Please note the following job openings ...

Cargill Lead Accountant
https://cargill.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=SID00249

G/L Accountant at Goodrich in Troy
http://jobs.climber.com/jobs/Manufacturing/Troy-OH-USA/General-Ledger-Accountant/2432077?source=simplyjobs&bid=2432077&cid=General-Ledger-Accountant

Job Opening

Sidney First United Methodist Church...is seeking a Ministry and Communications Assistant. Responsibilities for this 35 hour work week include greeting visitors and phone support, ability to use Microsoft Office (including Publisher), data entry, strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Candidate must be flexible, able to relate to a diverse population, self-confident and optimistic. Interested parties should email a resume along with a cover letter and salary expectations to sidneyfirst@sidneyfirst.com no later than September 21st. It is anticipated the selected candidate will begin work in mid October.

About The Network

A Network is ...

1) An association of individuals having a common interest, formed to provide mutual assistance, helpful information, or the like (noun).

2) To cultivate people who can be helpful to one professionally (or whom you can help), esp. in finding employment or moving to a higher position (verb).


General format for weekly meetings of The Network for Job Seekers is:

8:30-Introduction & Welcome (complete data collection)

8:40-Devotion & Prayer

8:50-Announcements - Purpose, procedure, key info.

9:00-Personal Introductions (new people) - & feedback

9:30-Presentation # 1
Network Opportunity (ideas, ideas, ideas)

10:00-Presentation # 2
Networking Opportunity (ideas, ideas, ideas)

10:30-Closing

Six Points to Ponder

You are not alone

Your situation is not unique

You ARE unique

Getting a new job is hard work, more so than keeping a job or the job itself

With the current economy, it may take a significant amount of time to find work

Attitude is the single most critical factor in finding employment

Helpful Resources -- Job Center and Angel Food

The Job Center of Shelby County (227 S Ohio, Sidney, 498-4981) provides the following free services:
Resume Paper & Program for Writing
Fax Machine
Copier
Resume Paper
Internet Service
Telephones

Angel Food Ministries provides high quality food at low cost – regardless of income…
For more information see the website angelfoodministries.com
The program is available through the Russell Road Church
340 W. Russell Rd., Sidney
Phone: # 937-492-6412,
Email: rrcc@bright.net,
Website: russellroadchurch.com

Words of Inspiration

Here is a list of devotionals and other words of inspiration which you may find give you strength and hope during this season of your life.

www.crosswalk.com - Crosswalk Daily Update: The Gospel For Everyday Life -
www.gracethrufaith.com – Grace Thru Faith
www.maxlucado.com – Max Lucado
www.joelosteen.com – Joel Osteen
www.skipmoen.com - Today’s Word
www.myutmost.org - Oswald Chambers - My Utmost Fro His Highest
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/email/ - The Upper Room available via email
www.hazelden.org/web/go/register - Today’s Gift available via email
The Message//Remix : Solo – An Uncommon Devotional – Eugene H. Peterson
The One Year Walk With God Devotional – Chris Tiegreen

Update and Questionnnaire

We hope that this finds you well. The Network for Job Seekers has now impacted 59 job seekers in the northern Miami Valley. If you have been able to attend meetings, we hope that you have left feeling loved, supported, encouraged, and better prepared to deal with what faces you.

Today’s meeting featured a speaker from the library who was very helpful at explaining the huge number of job search resources they have available. We then broke down into small groups for lively discussion and practicing typical interview questions.

Also, Mike Toal told us about a company in Piqua that is preparing to hire electrical component assemblers and a production supervisor. If you or someone you know may be interested, please drop a note to me at tmiller@classicroof.com

Additionally, we are pleased to announce that the Network for Job Seekers website is now up at http://networkforjobseekers.blogspot.com/
Please check it out for frequent updates.

Finally, we would appreciate your help in answering a few questions … please drop me a note at tmiller@classicroof.com and let me know the following:

What have you liked the most about Network meetings?

What things that have been discussed at the meetings have you utilized already in your job search?

What would you find to be helpful to be covered in future meetings?

If you have attended some but not all Network meetings, what has kept you from attending? (We hope that it is because you have found employment!)

Thank you again. We hope to see you next Thursday!

Fourth Meeting

The fourth Network For Job Seekers meeting was held this morning. We have now positively impacted 59 job seekers from the northern Miami Valley. We hope that attendees are feeling encouraged, supported, inspired, and better prepared to deal with the reality of a job search.

Today's meeting featured a speaker from Amos Memorial Public Library talking about resources they have available to help with a job search. We then broke down into small groups to practice our skills at answering typical interview questions.

We hope to see you next week!

Job Openings

L-3 Communications of Cincinnati is accepting resumes now for Electrical Engineers. They have three positions open. Analog design experience is required. Resumes can be sent to Dave Grilliot at dgrilliot@cinci.rr.com

Update

This is a reminder that the next Network for Job Seekers meeting will be tomorrow (Thursday) morning at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. If you need childcare (up top age 6) please call the Y this morning to let them know.

Our meeting tomorrow will have Bud Ford with the devotional time and then we have Suzanne Cline talking about services and materials available through the library, followed by some time discussing and practicing interviewing skills.

If you are a Job Seeker and you wish to do so please bring your completed Registration Form.

Also, if you know other job seekers, please invite them to join the Network.

One more thing … last week we heard Mike Toal talk about the importance of computer skills. We have also heard much about the importance of networking. If you are on FaceBook, please look me up and ask me to be your friend and then I can connect you with others from the Network. You should be able to find me on FaceBook by searching todd.miller2

Following at the end of this email, if you’re interested, is a devotional we received today from Steve Troxel God’s Daily Word Ministries. It spoke to us and perhaps it will to you too.



Our Christian walk involves a process of renewing our mind. Paul wrote to the Romans about this renewal as an on-going process of transformation (Romans 12:2). He also wrote about a renewed mind as something which has already occurred; "But we have the mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:16).

The consistent message through all the New Testament is that through faith in Jesus we are given a new birth, with a new heart, a new Spirit, and a new mind. However, we are continually exhorted to live as a new creation, worship with a new heart, receive guidance and strength from a new Spirit, and make decisions and set priorities with a new mind. We must learn to walk according to the transformed life we have been granted!

Philippians 2:5
"Your attitude (or mind in the KJV) should be the same as that of Christ Jesus."

Jesus came to give His life as a sacrifice for sin. But many portions of His life were for the express purpose of giving us an example by which to live. With all the power of the Universe at His command, He humbled Himself and demonstrated the mind and attitude of a servant; "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve" (Matthew 20:28).

He demonstrated a mind of obedience and lived to honor His Father in ALL He did - even though being obedient might result in discomfort or pain...or even death: "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will" (Matthew 26:39).

As He obediently served, Jesus also demonstrated a mind void of all pride. With more abilities than we can possibly comprehend, Jesus still gave all the glory to His Father; "By Myself I can do nothing...for I seek not to please Myself but Him who sent Me" (John 5:30). His entire life became an example of how we are to be an empty vessel through which God may work.

Moments before He died - after being beaten, whipped, spit upon and nailed to a cross - Jesus still demonstrated the mind of supreme love and forgiveness; "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).

Though we know we have far to go, the mind of Christ becomes our example to follow. We must develop the mind of a humble servant, void of pride, who desires nothing more than for our Heavenly Father to work in and through our life. Let's live as His Child, loving and forgiving others as Christ first loved and forgave us. Let's continue to be transformed, and more fully develop the mind of Christ.

Metal Roofing Installation Training

Classic Products in Piqua will hold metal roofing installation training October 8 and 9. There is no charge for the training – they even provide lunch! Training is held inside their facility in Piqua.

This training would be helpful in allowing individuals to find work with one of Classic's dealers … or with any professional roofing company that is seeking to be on the leading edge of durable roofing materials.

Anyone interested in attending the training needs to contact Todd Miller at 1-800-543-8938 ext 201 by October 6 in order to be registered.

Resume Preparation and Interviewing

We want to pass along a couple of good references that have been given to us recently. Both are links to the Miami University website.

Resume Preparation

http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/cds/resumepreparation.pdf


Interviewing

http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/cds/interviewing.pdf

Network Update

1) The Aileron Center in Tipp City is advertising both for a Facility Specialist and a Controller. You can learn more about these positions at http://www.aileron.net/communityEmployee.jsp?navId=3&subNavId=8

2) Please ask for a copy of our Job Seeker Registration form. Several of you have completed this already. It is entirely optional and your responses will be kept confidential but completing this form will help us to know the skill sets available in our area so that we can begin to promote those skill sets to local employers. You would always be contacted for permission before your name would actually be given out to anyone. You can complete the form and bring it to our next meeting.

Childcare Available

Reminder to Job Seekers – the YMCA is making childcare available for children 6 and under during our Network for Job Seekers meetings (8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Thursdays) if a lack of childcare is going to prevent you from attending. Please call the Y no later than noon on Wednesdays before you need Thursday childcare so that they can be prepared. Their phone number is 492-9134.

Also, all job seekers are encouraged to take an online Myers-Briggs personality test (many are available at no charge) in order to determine your personality type … and be able to understand how that impacts you in the workplace. This will help you to know yourself better as you tell prospective employers what they can expect if they hire you as a member of their team.

Email To Job Seekers

Thank you for your participation in the Network For Job Seekers. We hope that the meetings have been supportive, encouraging, and helpful.

1) Classic Products in Piqua will be holding Metal Roofing Installation Training on September 10 and 11 and October 8 and 9. There is no fee for this training but you need to notify me in advance that you are coming. You also will need to bring tool belt, hammer, measuring tape, pencil, and tin snips if you have those things. Going through the training could help someone obtain work in the construction field. We also have numerous dealers who we could try to connect you with. You will receive a certificate for going through the training.

2) We have recently learned of a company that is looking for a sales manager with experience in industrial and waste water pumps. If you or anyone you know of may fit that criteria, please let me know.

Network For Job Seekers Announced

Displaced workers in our area are encouraged to attend the Network for Job Seekers, a new organization formed by the Upper Miami Valley Think Tank, an organization of local Christian Businesspersons. Network meetings will be held at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA on Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:30 AM beginning on August 20th and continuing weekly. Two short presentations, one covering job seeking techniques and one for encouragement and support through the emotional times of being unemployed, are provided each week with networking and community time included. The objective is to provide job seekers the opportunity to communicate who they are and what they are looking for in a job within a safe environment for learning and networking. The network they develop will be the single most powerful technique for finding a position. Pre-Registration is not required. Handouts from past presentations will be provided allowing anyone to join the group at anytime.

An additional component of the Network for Job Seekers, available to those who are interested, will be individual or small group career counseling and mentoring with members of the Upper Miami Valley Think Tank. These committed businesspeople are available to work with individuals who may be looking at a career change and especially to work with those who may have entrepreneurial aspirations and be interested in starting or acquiring their own business.

The Network for Job Seekers will also create a list of local job seekers and their unique skills for sharing with area employers. This will be optional for participants in the Network but it could be of great value in their employment search.