WAKULLACARES PROGRAM TO HELP WAKULLA COUNTY BUSINESSES WITH TALENT THEY NEED AND CAREER SEEKERS IMPACTED BY COVID WITH PAID TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2020
Contact
Carrine Anaeto
Desk: 850-617-4554
WAKULLACARES PROGRAM TO HELP WAKULLA COUNTY
BUSINESSES WITH TALENT THEY NEED
AND CAREER SEEKERS IMPACTED BY COVID
WITH PAID TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT
CRAWFORDVILLE, FL – CareerSource Capital Region’s WakullaCARES program is ready to provide Wakulla county businesses extra help and residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with on-the-job training and work experience, earning them a paycheck.
Supporting this program is an allocation of up to $316,941 that was awarded to CareerSource Capital Region on October 5, 2020 with a unanimous vote of approval by the Wakulla County Commisson. The WakullaCARES Act Funds must be expended by December 30, 2020.
Through this program, businesses can gain valuable talent and Keep Wakulla County Working with WakullaCARES on-the-job interns. Business that choose to participate will be assigned interns, funded by CareerSource Capital Region, who will work within their organization in exchange for gaining work skills and a potential opportunity for permanent placement.
Wakulla county residents who have been laid off or lost income due to COVID-19 may be eligible to become WakullaCARES interns. These funded intern positions offer valuable On-The-Job experience, training and a pay rate of $14.00 per hour for up to 480 hours at approved Wakulla county businesses. Individuals will learn key skills and grow with a Wakulla county employer.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer businesses and residents these opportunities through the WakullaCARES program,” said Jeanie Booth, Wakulla Career Center Manager at CareerSource Capital Region. “Participating businesses that may have been struggling due to COVID-19 will benefit by having additional staffing resources at no cost which will allow them the chance to expand services without additional payroll expenditures. During these unprecedented times, people are struggling to find work that’s meaningful and pays a good wage. We hope that these on-the-job intern opportunities offer the assistance some people need after losing their job due to COVID-19. And, these opportunities may help residents not only go back to work, but learn new and valuable skills in the process, thus improving their overall career success. It’s a win-win opportunity for all.”
For more information regarding how businesses can apply for this program or how residents can become on-the-job interns, contact:
CareerSource Capital Region
Wakulla Career Center
Phone: (850) 926-0980
Email: [email protected]
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About CareerSource Capital Region
CareerSource Capital Region connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. Solutions for career seekers include one-on-one career advising, interviewing and resume-writing assistance, employment workshops, and labor market information. Solutions for employers include recruitment assistance, skills assessments for applicants, customized training, and information on tax incentives. Employers and career seekers are matched through the Employ Florida system. Most solutions are provided at no cost. This initiative was supported by the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture as part of awards totaling $6,612,197with 0% financed from non-governmental sources. Programs funded through CareerSource Capital Region are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Persons using TTY/TTD equipment use Florida Relay Service 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center network.