West Virginia University Workforce Development and Employment
- Facilities Management Apprenticeship
- Student Employment
- Mountaineer Temps
- SR Mountaineer Temps
- Veterans Initiative
- Dual Career
See more at jobs.wvu.edu
Welcome to VetConnection.org
WVU Workforce Development and Employment
Reply
OPERATION WELCOME HOME
is a “one-stop” shop for Veterans providing rehabilitation services and supports, mentorship, counseling, transitional and employment services. “Operation Welcome Home” provides a common meeting place for Veterans to gather, share what’s on their mind, form bonds, and simply relax with other Veterans who understand!
452 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
304-681-212-9264
bsimpson@paceenterprises.org
Caterpillar simulators enables wounded veterans to find careers in heavy industry.
Working for Wounded Warriors
Recently a group of Caterpillar employees toured the PolyTraumatic Rehabilitation Center at Hunter Holmes Mcguire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. While touring the facility, they met with Dr. Shane McNamee, chief of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Department of Veterans Affairs, who is leading a program designed to accelerate rehabilitation and job placement for wounded veterans. One idea that came up was the opportunity for some of these warriors to find employment operating heavy equipment. Enter Cat® Simulators.
Simulator training provides a way for operators to gain familiarization and understanding of machine controls and applications; and learn proper operating procedures before training on actual machines. The simulated environment affords a safe place to learn and make mistakes without harm to people, machines or the job site. Simulation training seemed the right first step for the program.
Read more at http://www.caterpillar.com/cda/components/fullArticle?m=393446&x=7&id=3400001
Gene Vance Day Saturday May 19th
American Hero Morgantown WV Guardsman SSG Gene Arden Vance Jr. Special Forces (airborne)
A cryptologic linguist whose actions saved the lives of two fellow Americans and more than 18 Afghani soldiers.
The city of Morgantown West Virginia’s GENE VANCE DAY pays tribute to all of the men and women in uniform who, like SSG Gene Arden Vance Jr., chose to boldly go into harm’s way to protect their fellow man in the global war on terror.
West Virginia University Employment Specialist
West Virginia University is seeking an Employment Specialist to proactively recruit talent for assigned departments and to participate in Veteran recruitment activities. This position will locate talent, develop and maintain accurate candidate information, create and submit reports to reflect placements, job opening activities, and other performance standards. This position will develop and implement a communication and marketing plan to attract well-qualified diverse applicants and develop new recruitment venues. The Employment Specialist will adhere to established metrics standards to advance time to fill, evaluate the quality of applicants, ensure that such processes are in compliance with the Office of Social Justice, and work with departments to develop workforce projections and identify time to reach employee productivity standards.
Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, human resources and/or adult education, or closely related field. Plus two years demonstrated recruiting experience; working with recruitment markets including an understanding of supply and demand, and locating and hiring talent; and working with customers/clients to meet workforce needs. A valid driver’s license is required.
The anticipated annual salary for this position starts at $37,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to hscjobs@hsc.wvu.edu. Review of applications will begin on May 18, 2012. For a complete list of requirements and qualifications, please visit www.jobs.wvu.edu
WVU is an AA/EOE.
HERO 2 HIRED
HERO 2 HIRED A Department of Defense program.
Get direct access to companies hiring candidates with military experience.
Go to https://h2h.jobs
Employer’s Resource Guide
Advantages of Hiring a Veteran
Strong Work Ethic: They are motivated, trainable, drug free and more reliable than most of the general populace.
Promote Diversity: It is an effective way to further incorporate diversity. Veterans have lived and worked with a wide variety of people and cultures.
Professional and technical training: Veterans go through a great amount of training in almost every occupation, technology is an important part of all military training. Employers can trust that veterans are trained well enough to work successfully within their organization.
Discipline: People who have served in the military have been trained to work diligently for long hours in non-traditional environments. They often work in positions of intense stress and pressure, and must maintain their composure and focus.
Flexibility: Military personal work within a tight budget, and learn to stretch limited resources. Their work schedules require them to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, often being away from their families for long periods of time, teaching them to be flexible and cooperative with their employer.
Download this Powerpoint presentation The Value of a Veteran Employment (pptx)
EX-MILITARY WANTED! GOT GREAT PEOPLE SKILLS?! WANT TO EARN $50-100K ANNUALLY?!
No experience necessary, we will train the right individual! Growth opportunity, advancement for a future! Medical, 401K, benefits available! On the job training! Weekly pay! Apply in person & dress to impress! On the spot interviews! Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC 1012 University Avenue, Downtown Morgantown 304-292-9446. CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!
2012 Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Event (Morgantown, WV)
Lakeview Gold Resort
1 Lakeview Drive, Morgantown, WV
March 30, 2012
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join us March 30, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a hiring fair for veteran
job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members and
eligible spouses at the Lakeview Golf Resort, 1 Lakeview Drive,
Morgantown, WV.
This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for employers who are
committed to hiring our veterans and job seekers.
At this hiring fair, you will find dozens of companies, social service assistance
as well as financial counseling.
For more information contact Rep. McKinley’s office at (304)284-8506 or
email Pam.krushansky@mail.house.gov