BUSINESS LEADERS AND AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS SHARED THE BENEFITS OF BREVARD WORKFORCE’S NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT

PEERS URGE JOBSEEKERS TO USE THE FREE GRANT SERVICES NOW.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA– Brevard Workforce, the area authority on workforce development, hosted two information sharing events on February 26 and 28. Those eligible to receive assistance through the National Emergency Grant (NEG) were invited to hear valuable insights from local employers and aerospace peers who have benefited from the Brevard Workforce NEG program.

More than thirty-five NEG eligible jobseekers attended the events, which focused on urging participants to “Jumpstart” their career through the help of Brevard Workforce.  In addition to learning about the services available through the local workforce agency, participants gained valuable insights from local leaders, Ben Yeargin, Corporate Recruiter of Craig Technologies and Thomas Bliss, HR Mangager of Craig Technologies, a nationwide technology firm that delivers award-winning engineering and technical solutions.  Yeargin and Bliss discussed their selection process which is based on hiring individuals who best match their company’s culture. Craig Technologies is one of several firms willing to provide skills training for the right candidates.

With only three months remaining before the ending of the  NEG grant, eligible  job seekers are urged to contact Brevard Workforce and take advantage of the enhanced career services available. The NEG program was created for aerospace workers who were affected by the shuttle retirement to transition into a new career. Services include: résumé support, workshops, career planning, skills re-training, on-the-job training opportunities, entrepreneurial support and more.

“Those who have been laid off from employment related to NASA program realignment or those who are still employed and are anticipating a layoff prior to June 14, 2013, should contact Brevard Workforce to receive assistance now,” stated Lisa Rice, president of Brevard Workforce. “Do not wait for your severance or reemployment assistance to run out.”

Jumpstart your career today. 

Contact a staffing specialist at: [email protected]

or call 321-394-0637

or visit: www.brevardworkforce.com/GoNEG

About Brevard Workforce

Brevard Workforce  is a regional public/private partnership under Workforce Florida, Inc.  Workforce Boards create local workforce development systems through career centers that combine multiple federal, state, and local program funds, providing comprehensive services, labor market information and access to resources for businesses and job seekers.

Visit www.brevardworkforce.com or call 504-7600 toll-free in Brevard for more information about the free services and resources available at Brevard Workforce.

Programs funded through Brevard Workforce are equal opportunity programs with auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.