Wednesday,  April 14, 2009.

Carol Cantin, Deborah Dubios, Employer Services Representative, State of NH DES.

Top Management Night -Bring your Manager.

The State of NH Department of Employment Security has several programs to assist employers as they work to recover from the current economic conditions that we are all experiencing. Join us to see how the State is supporting NH Business and Manufacturing while growing a well trained, educated workforce.

Insights into Industry: A Future in NH is a statewide initiative which evolved from a partnership between the Belknap County Economic Development Council (BCEDC) and NH Employment Security (NHES) and the Dept. of Resources and Economic Development (DRED).

The mission of Insights Into Industry: A Future in NH is to raise awareness of graduating high school seniors as to the career track employment opportunities which exist with industries in their region and throughout New Hampshire. The program provides information for students to evaluate personal, career, and financial needs as well as employment options for careers with a future.

The Benefit for Companies: For the New Hampshire employer the goal is retention of our own young people as a vital part of a stable, well-trained, and productive workforce. The goal is to assist the student in capturing a career with a future.
Youth Apprenticeship Program: This program is offered to school students throughout the State. This program gives students the opportunity to begin training for careers while still in high school. Apprenticeship is a U.S. Dept. of Labor program, which is delivered through a cooperative agreement with the State Apprenticeship Council and the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. An agreement between an employer and employee, or apprentice is developed for the specific skilled trade to be learned. An apprenticeship program includes both On-The-Job Training and related instructions for specified occupations requiring mechanical, or technical skills and knowledge. Apprenticeship Training Programs are registered with the New Hampshire State Apprenticeship Council. Employers define pay rates, including wage increments.

Advantages to the employer include: Identifies training which is nationally recognized; provides a systematic and structured form of training; promotes long-term employee commitment; ensures availability of related technical instruction; and provides a chance to have school curriculum reflect industry requirements.
Apprenticeship enables workers to learn the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in over 800 different occupations.

These are some of the New Hampshire Apprenticeship opportunities:
Child Care Development Specialist, Iron Worker, Computer Repair Technician,
Graphic Designer, Dental Assistant, Plumber, Telecommunications Specialist, Sheet Metal Worker, Carpenter, Cosmetologist, Cook, Machinist, Ophthalmologist, Brick Mason, Electrician,Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Floral Designer, Veterinary Assistant, Computer-Aided Drafter Hotel Manager,

Who's Involved?
The program has the potential to include every school, every employer, and every student in the state. Over 8,500 students at 70 schools have been introduced to the program since 1999.

Topics also covered will be the Work Opportunities Program a State of New Hampshire Tax Credit Program, and the Bonding Program.

Join us with two very knowledgeable representatives from the Department of Employment security to learn more of the programs available that will insure quality employees, and support local manufactures and business in New Hampshire.