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Announcing the 2010 Heartland Conference - take part in the discussion!
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) Region 5, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Employment and Training Association (GLETA), is hosting the Heartland Conference to be held April 7-9, 2010 in Chicago, IL at the downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with Heartland 2010 presenters and participants. We will be posting many of our upcoming Conference sessions. Share your ideas and best practices, post your comments and help build an interactive learning community. STAY TUNED, TAKE PART IN THE DISCUSSION & REGISTER TODAY!
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03/09/10 02:28PM
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Health Coverage Tax Credit and Reemployment: The View from Colorado
My name is Shannon Gutheil and I was asked to highlight the experiences I have had working with trade-affected individuals first-hand and how the HCTC Program has helped them. Over the last 6 years working with trade-affected workers there have been many challenges they face and health care is one of the biggest. The HCTC program and benefit has been able to help alleviate some of the stress that comes with layoff. When people find out about HCTC I see the light go on in their eyes and a smile emerge on their face. They sometimes can’t believe what they are being offered. The details and process are sometimes hard for them to grasp, but once they understand what steps they need to take to access HCTC benefits you hear a sigh of relief. For many workers, continuation of health care is an option they grapple with over and over because of bottom line costs. They are trying to answer the questions “How am I going to keep health care with COBRA costs being so high? How am I going to take care of my family if they get sick without insurance?” These are questions I hear at my desk almost daily when working with trade-affected workers. A great percentage of workers we serve on the front lines are the sole carriers of health insurance for their families and when they loose their jobs this compounds their stress levels, which in turn can increase their risk for getting sick – thus meaning they need to keep their health care coverage even more. Knowing they have HCTC available to them, as long as they meet all criteria, can help relieve this burden and help them focus on re-tooling their skills and/or gaining new employment. When trade-affected workers utilize and are eligible for HCTC benefits, it is truly a great benefit to have available. Shannon Gutheil, TAA Counselor at the Ft. Collins Workforce Center, Colorado
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11/17/09 11:41AM
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2010 Chicago Heartland Conference: Building Service Bridges for UI Claimants
Reconnecting UI claimant to the One-Stop System: The Wisconsin Job Service, Minnesota DEED, USDOL ETA and Washington DC will discuss new initiatives and strategic efforts to bridge this gap.
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03/12/10 03:52PM
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2010 Chicago Heartland Conference: Expanding Opportunities for Mature Jobseekers through Innovative Partnerships
Innovations in the expansion of opportunities for the mature jobseeker: Mature Services, Inc., SCSEP and Easter Seals will discuss several new pathways for improving opportunities for the mature worker during these tough economic times.
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03/12/10 03:44PM
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2010 Chicago Heartland Conference: Self-Employment Lessons from the Public Workforce System
Tough economic times? Why not create your own job?: Project GATE II, IMPAQ International and the LLC, Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education showcase best practices and lessons learned from various entrepreneurial efforts.
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03/12/10 03:37PM
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2010 Chicago Heartland Conference: Transitioning Offenders to Today's Workforce
How can an offender survive today's economy? The Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Corrections will discuss proven methods to prepare offenders for the transition from incarceration to employment.
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03/12/10 03:31PM
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2010 Chicago Heartland Conference:Preparing Targeted Populations for Self-Employment
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will show how self-employment can work in today's troubled economy.
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03/12/10 03:22PM
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2010 Chicago Heartland Conference: Modeling a New Education
Gateway Technical College & Kenosha County Job Center will discuss collaborations designed to train today's dislocated worker.
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03/12/10 03:14PM
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Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) and Reemployment
Blog from Carol Harr of Colorado TAA Coordinator's office
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