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06/14/2013

What is the National Career Readiness Certificate important to North Texas?

Prospective Employees
* The NCRC demonstrates your basic skill levels in three specific areas to employers.
* It gives you an advantage when applying for jobs with employers who either recommend or consider the NCRC for hiring purposes.
* The NCRC compliments your diploma and resume signifying that you are a “work-ready” candidate for job openings.

Employers
* By recommending or considering the NCRC for job opportunities, you are telling prospective candidates that you value a work-ready candidate.
* The NCRC allows employers to screen for qualified candidates.
* Statistically, a new hire who possess the NCRC has a shorter period of training and orientation moving quicker towards full productivity.

Attracting New Jobs
* Pursuing 10% of our current labor base to obtain the NCRC allows North Texas to market a work-ready labor force while competing with other areas for business relocation leading to new jobs.
* The NCRC helps North Texas keep skilled jobs locally eventually maximizing the tool for increase production, lower costs and creating more profit.
* Attract foreign direct investment by highlighting and promoting the work-readiness of Wichita County, North Texas and the skills unique to our competition.


FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

http://workhardworksmart.net/

Work Hard – Work Smart connects prospective employees to employers by utilizing the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). With the goal of providing work-ready employees to Wichita County employers, and bringing NCRC employers to employees. Proving to be a work-ready community will bring job...

06/12/2013

Top current job and career opportunities for high school graduates!

printorder a reprintSee All Slide ShowsPage 1 of 12 Slide Show | August 201210 Best Jobs You Can Get Without a College DegreeBy Caitlin DeweyFollow College isn’t for everyone. Sure, earning a degree will improve your income potential, but skyrocketing tuition costs are a deterr...

06/10/2013

You've earned the job interview. But you're not out of the woods yet! Here are a few common mistakes you'll want to avoid!

06/03/2013

Here are some top jobs for high school graduates.
Do you see anything that interests you?

Here are the top ten fastest growing jobs that require only a high school diploma or GED. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts these jobs will have the greatest increase in employment through 2020 than others that have the same educational requirements.

05/31/2013

Are you working two jobs -- or more? If so, why?

Is it for extra cash or for a specific reason?
Are they both part-time jobs? Or is one full-time?
Is either job in your chosen career area?

Tell us about your multi-job experience!

05/28/2013

Where do you look when you're looking for a job? Do you go door-to-door? Look on company websites? Job-finder websites? Craigslist? Are you registered with either a public (such as workintexas.com) or private (Monster, etc.) employment site? What about LinkedIn?

Where does one look when looking for a job??

05/22/2013

Hard to believe three weeks have passed since our Job Fair on May 1! But we wanted to give one, final shout-out to our participating businesses.

ThankYouThankYouThankYou for helping make this event ths success that it was!

AFLAC
Albert Moving & Storage
Army & Air Force Exchange Service
AT&T
Avon Products, Inc
B&C Printing
Brandmon University
Braum's
Buckle
Care Team-In Home Care
CCA Lindsey State Jail
Cleartalk
Chick Fil-A
City of Wichita Falls
Comanche Red River Casino
Courtyard Wichita Falls
Covercraft Industries
Crazy 8
D&S Services
Edward Jones
Falls Media, LLC
Hatworld
Harris Jewelry
High Tech Office Systems
Holiday Inn WF
Home Depot
Home Instead Senior Care
H&R Block
ITS Academy of Beauty
It Works!
Jalapeno Tree Mexican Restaurant
JcPenney
Kell West Hospital
KFDX
Kiowa Casino
Liberty Tax Service
Link Staffing Services
Lowes
MacTech Solutions
Maurices
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Midwestern Health Care
Monterey Care Center
Mystaf
News Channel 6 & KSWO
North American Pipe Corporation
North Texas State Hospital
Old Navy
Pizza Hut
Red River Hospital
Rolling Meadows
rue21
Sharp Iron Group
Shockwatch
Spherion Staffing
Starbucks Coffee
State Farm-Cheryl Botkin
Texas Dept of Criminal Justice
Texas Veterans Commission
Tower Extrusion
Townsquare Media
Trotts Call Field Drug
ULM Corporation
United Regional
United Supermarkets
US Army
WDS
Webfire Communications
Wichita County Sherriffs Office
Wichita County Veterans Service
Wichita Falls Country Club
Wichita Falls ISD
Wichita Falls Ford Lincoln Mercury
Wichita Falls Police Department
Wichita Falls YMCA
Workforce Solutions
Work Services Corporation

05/21/2013

05/17/2013

The employers in this gallery are hiring & on the lookout for applicants who hold the National Career Readiness Certificate.

05/14/2013

Here's an easy way to calculate what you need to EARN to cover the expenses you have to PAY.

05/13/2013

Have you Done The Math?? Meaning, if you're a job-seeker -- particularly if you're new at the process -- have you done the math to make sure that the jobs you're seeking pay enough to support the life you're living? Michelle Kuehner, Chief Operating Officer for Personal Money Planning in Wichita Falls, helped us put together this handy slide show that helps you answer that question!

05/10/2013

TEN TIPS FOR TEEN JOB HUNTERS

* Make a good impression from the start.
If you walk in off the street to respond to a “help wanted” sign, be professional. Make eye contact. Use confident but pleasant body language (stand up straight, smile, and ask to speak to the manager on duty). Come prepared to fill out an application.
Have everything you need with you, including your drivers’ license, social security number, a list of references, and a resume.


* Dress the part.
Whether you’re walking in off the street or coming in for a pre-arranged interview, plan to dress slightly more formally than you would if you got the job. If you’re applying for a job at a retail store, for example, wear something nicer than a t-shirt and jeans.
Have a resume at the ready. A functional (as opposed to a chronological) resume can highlight your special skills and interests.

* Consider volunteering! Volunteering is a great way to gain fulfilling experience, while showing prospective employers that you’re dependable, take initiative, and stick to your commitments.

* Clean up your online identity.
Are you active on Facebook and Twitter? Guess what—so are most employers! Employers are getting increasingly savvy about screening potential employees by looking them up online. If your prospective employer googled you, what would s/he learn?

* No texting or slang.
Texting language and slang is still considered unprofessional by most employers.

* Get a work-friendly email address.
Is your email address “[email protected]” or“[email protected]?” Remember, every part of the package you present needs to show that you’re mature and professional. Consider getting a second, work-appropriate email address for professional communications.

* Tailor your application to the employer’s needs.
This seems obvious, but remember: you must show an employer that you understand what the job is about and that you can fit the bill. If you’re applying for a job as a sales clerk at a clothing store, highlight your interest in clothes or your ability to interact with customers. If you’re applying for a pizza delivery job, focus on your good driving record and your punctuality.
A generic resume, on the other hand, sends a signal to the employer that the job isn’t that important to you.

* Be flexible.
Teenagers have one thing going for them that older workers may not: flexible schedules! Are you able to work weekends, late-night shifts, or other odd hours? Be sure to mention this if it’s appropriate to the job you’re applying for.

* Follow up.
Learn the art of follow-up. Be sure to express your appreciation for an interview with a firm handshake, a smile, eye contact, and a follow-up thank you note. If you promised to provide more information, make sure you follow through on your promise.