Questions: Contact Marilyn Gordon at 503-280-6047 or at Marilyn.J.Gordon@state.or.us

By: Donald Fan – August 31, 2011 Diversity Inc Magazine:

Donald Fan is senior director in the Office of Diversity at Walmart.

In a recent State of the Union address, President Barack Obama mentioned the word “innovation” nine times, more than any other president ever has, according to Fareed Zakaria. This highlights a key point that in this new era, rife with volatility and ambiguity, innovation is critical in sustaining organic growth and securing success in a globally competitive environment. We know that there exists a strong connection between innovation and diversity and inclusion; our challenge is to help our leaders and fellow professionals understand that connection. By exploring scientific research, corporate practice and personal observation, this article aims to connect those dots. While business lore tends to link innovation with a creative drive that is exclusive to the top and brightest talent, true innovation thrives in an inclusive culture that values diverse ideas, leverages unique perspectives and invites everyone to achieve collaborative breakthroughs across the entire organization.

A Diverse Workforce Is a Valuable Source of Innovation … READ MORE

Check out the FedEx booth in the JDN Virtual Job Fair, to learn more about FedEx career opportunities.

Date Posted: 08/19/2011
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Hours Worked Per Week: 28
Shift: Day Shift, Swing Shift
Compensation Salary: Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications
Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

Please come and meet our Hiring Team:
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue Oregon City, Oregon 97045 We hope to see you there!

****New store opening in Oregon City, Oregon-Fall 2011****

How to Apply:
If you are interested in any of these positions, please go to www.safeway.com and complete the online application process. The zip code for Oregon City is 97045. The Oregon City store number is 2993.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 18 years or older
* Pass a drug screen
* Pass a background check

Baker
Bakery Manager
Bakery Sales Clerk
Cake Decorator
Cashier/Food Clerk/Front End Service
Courtesy Clerk
Deli Clerk
Deli Manager
Fuel Station Attendant
Fuel Station Manager
GM/HBC Clerk
Head Clerk
Meat Cuttter
Meat Manager
Meat Wrapper
Office Clerk
Produce Manager
Seafood Clerk
Starbucks Clerk
Starbucks Lead
Utility Baker (Doughnut Fryer)
Wine Steward

***This store location is accessibly by Tri-Met bus.

***EOE/M/F/D/V:Affirmative Action – all qualified applicants will be considered. Minorities, Females, Disabled persons and Veterans in particular are encouraged to apply.***

A temporary employment agency (or “temp agency”) offers employment services to job-seekers who are looking for a short term contract (hence “temporary”!). Fairly self explanatory!
But! There are some issues that job seekers should be aware of when dealing with a temp agency.
Firstly, a temporary employment agency is not an easy step to a permanent job – it is very much a short term solution. More often than not, your temp assignment will have you filling a gap in your workplace and you will find yourself obsolete at some point. Perhaps the worker you are replacing has returned? Perhaps the project you were working on has been completed?
Whatever the reason, job seekers should be aware that getting employment through a temporary agency usually will not result in a permanent job.
Think about it. You wouldn’t go to a Marketing employment service and expect to find an IT job now would you?
The next issue with temp employment agencies is that due to the nature of their business, they will have a high turnover of candidates. You thought normal employment services were lax in returning your calls? Don’t be surprised to find the personal contact with the agency to be left….wanting!
(That said there are a lot of quality temporary employment agencies out there who do make a concerted effort to work for the temp!)
Do not be surprised when you find out how much the temporary employment agency charges for “your” service. It can easily be twice what you are getting paid. Yes that’s right, the temp agency gets paid as much as you do for your job!! Sucks doesn’t it? (well, OK, they need to make money or there wouldn’t be a business!)
So now your new employer is soooo impressed with your work they want to offer you a permanent job? Until they realize that the temporary employment agency charges a fairly hefty percentage of your annual salary for “finding” you. And no, you can’t just quit and get the job from the employer without the agency knowing. Most temp agencies have a condition in their contract stating that the employer can’t hire you within a certain amount of time (a month or so).
Temping can be a great way to get work experience, but it does have it’s ups and downs – job seekers should deal with temporary employment agencies with their eyes wide open!
Regards: Scott Boyd – Webmaster and Founder – Jobseekers Advice

   By Alison Green

 

The best job interviews aren’t one-sided interrogations but rather two-way conversations designed to let both sides figure out if they’d be a good fit. Since your goal shouldn’t be just to get a job offer but to land in a position in which you’ll thrive and in an environment you won’t dread as you come to work every day, you should be interviewing … (read more)

 

 

A Great Place For All Kids!

The mission of New Avenues for Youth is to help every youth reach their fullest potential by offering a continuum of outcome-based services that empower homeless youth to exit street life and that prevent other youth from becoming homeless.

At New Avenues for Youth, we are committed to creating and providing excellent programs and services for homeless and at-risk youth to assist them in developing the skills they need to exit street life forever. The New Avenues for Youth continuum of care is broken into four key areas: Stabilization | Outreach & Engagement | Early Intervention & Prevention | Skill Building

All four areas come together to ensure that homeless youth have the appropriate resources and support at every stage of their development.

Click here to visit JDN Partner Organizations

ROSE Community Development combines affordable housing programs with supportive services and economic opportunities to Revitalize Outer South East.

We are rooted in the belief that affordable housing gives people the opportunity to build better lives. But since our first project — rehabilitating a single house in Lents for a low-income family in 1992 — our work to revitalize our community has extended far beyond housing. We are improving economic conditions in our neighborhoods and giving people the tools and the support they need to improve their lives.

Our work is focused in five Southeast Portland neighborhoods: Lents, Brentwood-Darlington, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Foster-Powell and Mt. Scott-Arleta.

Click here to visit JDN Partner Organizations.

Following is a brochure for Project Clean Slate.  We encourage you to distribute to your clients and colleagues.

As many of you already know Project Clean Slate started in July 2005 as a one time event. Today it has grown to one of the most recognizable and succesful community service program that has assisted in removing numerous barriers to employment, housing, drivers license and educational opportunities.

Project Clean Slate is not for everyone, but for those that want to help remove questionable legal histories.

Pre applications are available online at www.projectcleanslate.com  Any questions, please do not hestiate to send us an email:  roy@projectcleanslate.com

We have already served thousands and it appears that there is no end in sight. More and more people are realizing the importance of changing their live, changing their direction.

Project Clean Slate

503-231-2571