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Attend Upcoming JARI Consortia Meetings!

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Members of the JARI Manufacturing Consortium and Business and Education Consortium invite you to join them for their first meetings of the new year!
The Manufacturing Consortium will be held at 8:00 am on January 10 at Greater Johnstown High School. Members will have the opportunity to tour the shops and interact with students. The Business and Education Consortium will be held at 8:00 am on January 13. Goodwill Industries of the Southern Alleghenies will host the meeting and provide an overview of their programs and services. They will also be giving a tour of their facility and new career resource center. The full agenda’s can be found in the links.

If you are interested in attending and/or obtaining additional information, please contact Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or by sending an e-mail to .

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2017 Workforce Consortia Meeting Schedules

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The calendars have been set for 2017 JARI Consortia meetings.  The list of meeting dates and consortia information can be found on our website.
The year will “kick off” with the Manufacturing meeting at 8:00 am on January 10 at Greater Johnstown High School.  Members will have the opportunity to tour the shops and interact with students.  The Business and Education Consortium will be held at 8:00 am on January 13.  Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley will host the meeting and provide an overview of their programs and services.  Full agendas will be released 2 weeks prior to the meetings.

If you are interested in participating and/or obtaining additional information, please contact Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or by sending e-mail to .

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IMMEDIATE MACHINISTS OPENING!

Electromet Corporation (located in Richland Twp., Johnstown PA) is recruiting for individuals who have the following qualifications:

 

Machinist:

  • Operate standard machine tools to perform a variety of machining operations on work of a repetitive nature involving close tolerances.
  • Operate machine tool controls so as to machine a variety of parts. Primary duties are that of producing parts, but also may perform related bench work.
  • Set ups will be expected as skill and knowledge increase

EDUCATION OR TRADE KNOWLEDGE: General math skills with higher levels a plus. Basic skills to interpret drawings and an understanding of precision measuring instruments and their use.

EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years PREFERRED but not required.  Knowledge of basic machining a PLUS. 

See the attachment for additional details and resume submission.  

If you have questions, please contact Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Development Director at or call 814-262-8366. 

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Learn About Apprenticeships

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If you are interested in establishing an apprenticeship program in your company, please join us for a “how to” information session on Wednesday, November 30. The session will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Workforce Education Center located at 101 Community College Way, Richland Campus.
Stuart Bass, Executive Director and John Tkach, Director of Projects from Keystone Development Partnership will be presenting. The session is part of the second annual National Apprenticeship Week.
“The goal of the National Apprenticeship Week is to educate businesses and leaders about the importance of Apprenticeship programs and how they can improve productivity and profitability, standardize training, reduce turnover, receive tax credits and more. These programs can lead to great jobs that also help positively impact our economy,” said Stuart Bass.
The session is open to all employers (large or small), at no cost. For more information, please click here. If you are interested in attending the session, please RSVP to Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Development Director at or by calling 814-262-8366.
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Learn How to Prevent Shoulder, Back and Neck Injuries

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Members of the JARI Manufacturing Consortium invite you to join them for a “mini” workshop on Preventing Neck, Shoulder and Back Injuries on a Manufacturing Floor.  The content will be applicable to a general audience as well.  The workshop presenter is Brian Dillon, DPT, Facility Director/Staff Physical Therapist, PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services.  The workshop will be offered at the Manufacturing Consortium meeting at 8:00 am on November 8 at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Workforce Education Center, Richland Campus (101 Community College Way).  There is no cost to attend.  Click here for the meeting agenda.

If you are interested in attending the workshop and learning more about the manufacturing consortium, please contact Debi Balog at 814-262-8366 or e-mail at
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2016 Youth Conference Success!

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JARI and the Human Resources Association of the Alleghenies (HRAA), hosted the 5th Annual Youth Professional Development Conference on Thursday, October 13th at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. Roughly 130 students from 11 different school districts attended the conference for a chance to connect with local entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss career choices and employment opportunities.
Keynote speaker, Earl Springer, corporate manager for employee programs, Sheetz Inc, opened the conference with a presentation on how to make a great first impression in job interviews. He also provided information on the history of the Sheetz corporation and 400 different types of careers that Sheetz has to offer.
For more information on the Youth Conference, please contact Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or via e-mail .
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Announcing the 2016 Safety Conference Workshops

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The 14th Annual Alleghenies Regional Safety Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, Johnstown, PA.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit the vendor booths and take part in the workshops that will be going on throughout the day.  The workshop topics are as follows:
Opening Session: Tom Churbak – HSE Solutions, LLC
“Engaging Employees in Safety/Marketing Your Safety Program”
Keynote Session: Deputy Secretary – Jennifer Smith – PA Department of Drug and Alcohol: Opioid Epidemic and Crime Impacting Our Communities
  1. Identifying and Addressing Warning Signs of Potential Workplace Violence – City of Johnstown Police Department Detective
  2. Lockdown Procedures for Office/Industrial Buildings – Department of Homeland Security
  3. Workplace Health & Wellness/Conemaugh Health Hospital
  4. OSHA updates to include common violations
  5. Addressing Repetitive Injuries – Workplace Health
  6. Driving in Bad Weather
  7. Electrical Safety NFPA70E

Closing Session: “Best Practices in Safety” Panel Discussion

*CEU certificates provided by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
If you are interested in attending the conference, providing a sponsorship or exhibiting, please contact Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Director at  or by phone at (814) 262.8366.
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Transitional Re-Entry Advisory Committee

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A Transitional Re-entry Advisory Committee (TRAC) has been formed to assist ex-offenders with successful re-entry into the community.  The committee is comprised of various non-profit partners, educational institutions, employers, law enforcement and community agencies.  The goal of the committee is to help individuals “stay on track” by improving their lives through education, employment, support services and a reduced rate of recidivism.  TRAC will hold a meeting at 10:00 am on July 26 at the Penn Traffic Building Conference Room located at 319 Washington Street, downtown.  The committee is inviting employers to participate to assist with providing job search advice and options for employment.  If you are interested in attending the meeting and/or becoming a member, please contact Debi Balog, Director, Workforce Development and TRAC Committee member at 814-262-8366 or via e-mail 

 

Click for the meeting agenda, speakers and mission statement.

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Cambria County Job Fair

CAMBRIA COUNTY JOB FAIR
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May 3, 2016
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Frank J. Pasquerilla
Conference Center
301 Napoleon Street
Johnstown, PA 15901

For more information, contact JARI Director of Workforce Development Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or .

Click here to view the flyer

Are you an employer looking to connect with
hundreds of qualified applicants?
Click here to view the sponsor/vendor flyer and
obtain the registration forms.

2016 Attending Employers
(Updated Daily)

Church of the Brethren Home
Bedford-Somerset MH/MR
DRS Technologies
St. Francis University – Adult Degree
First Commonwealth Bank
South Hills School of Business & Technology
North American Hoganas
Forever Media
Geneva College Dept. of Professional Leadership
Veteran Community Initiatives
Mount Aloysius College
Cambria Residential Services
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
The Atrium
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center
Triangle Tech
PennDOT
Quality Life Services, Inc.
The Learning Lamp
Department of Human Services
Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
Riggs Industries
US Army and Army Reserves
Advanced Office Systems, Inc.
WCCC Senior Community Service Employment Program
Hoss’s Steak and Seahouse / Marzoni’s Brick Oven and Brewing Co.
PA State Police – Pittsburgh
PA State Police – Harrisburg
Kelly Services, Inc.
Westmont Woods/Quality Life Services
DBD Staffing
WJAC-TV
QNS Recruiting
Maurice’s
H&R Block
Advanced Auto Parts
Professional Family Care Services
Cambria County Child Development Corporation
UPMC
FCI  – Loretto
JWF Industries
Safari Contract Cleaners
Crown American Associates
Laurel View Village
Home Solutions
LifePoint Health Business Services
Ameriserv Bank
Peerstar, LLC
Valley Community Services
Giant Eagle
Interim Healthcare
Avon
Cambria-Rowe Business College
Combined Insurance
Cambria County Assistance Office
Christian Home of Johnstown