Chamber Council: Human Resources

Speaker: Sheila Hand, Gadsden Career Center
Topic: "Local Career Center Resources for Employers"

As an employer, do know the resources available to your company through the network of Alabama Career Center offices? Join us at the final Chamber Council on Human Resources as we cover the multitude of resources & tools available to companies through the local career center office! We'll be covering the following areas on how you can benefit from your local office:

• Access to AlabamaWorks, a free nationwide job database where your open positions can be seen by thousands of potential jobseekers.
• How to access hundreds of resumes & easily find those qualified for your company.
• Information on how to apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) that can reduce an employer’s federal income by as much as $9,600 per veteran hired. The paperwork is simple.
• Possibility to have a veteran’s salary reimbursed up to 50%, including training, tools, etc.
• Special funds available to cover the cost of training for incumbent workers who need to update their specialized skills to keep you competitive.
• Up to 75% reimbursement for trainees participating in approved On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs.
• The Career Center also provides employee pre-screening services, including office space for interviews or conducting job fairs.

Chamber Councils are monthly roundtable sessions hosted by The Chamber.
This event is typically held on the first Tuesday of each month and is intended to provide free professional networking with others with similar job functions in other companies.

There are four Council groups organized by job field:

• Nonprofit (January, May, & September)
• Sales & Marketing (February, June, & October)
• Human Resources (March, July, & November)
• Finance & Administration (April, August,& December)