¡Feliz año nuevo a nuestra comunidad de Davidson Local! Translated by Julie Thayer/Davidson Local
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GWAC: CARes Project gives local employees a lift
Davidson County residents can financial and credit counseling and low-interest loans through the CARes Project.
Joel Leonard and Coach Larry Michael: Q and A athletes to techletes
Before Coach Larry Michael was named Central Carolina Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year, he sat down with Give Work a Chance creator Joel Leonard to provide insight on helping the next generation of athletes successfully prepare for the workforce.
Joel's Thoughts: New discoveries, enlightening and painful lessons learned
There is nothing more humbling than to travel to another country with different languages, pronunciations, meanings of the same words and the simple things like going to the proper passenger seat and drivers’ seats being different, knowing what room you are in, what city you are in, or even how to pronounce it and causing accidental mistakes that are embarrassing when you are striving to make a difference.
Column: Giving Work a Chance Down Under
For the next few weeks, Joel Leonard will be touring New Zealand high schools and will be providing 15 sessions to New Zealand high schools in Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga.
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Opinion: Labor Day is more than a day of rest and relaxation
Numerous employers have sent glowing reactions from their experience at the Give Work a Chance Job Fair. However, we are not done; anyone wanting to explore more options, send those resumes to jobfair@davidsonlocal.com.
Column: DL Job Fair is helping more have stronger tomorrows
Several companies offered jobs on site at Davidson Local’s Give Work A Chance job fair. The job fair is not over; we would love for those interested to send resumes to jobfair@davidsonlocal.com so we can share with more employers.
A Photo Gallery: Give Work A Chance Job Fair
Thursday afternoon, Davidson Local hosted the Give Work A Chance Job Fair. The brainchild of Joel Leonard, we welcomed over 300 job seekers to our event; some who were set up with interviews on the spot.
Today is the day. This afternoon, over 20 area companies will be seeking to fill over 350 livable wage jobs. We will have free food and water stations indoors and outdoors.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Graham Personnel Services (GPS)
We’re planning for a great turnout at the Give Work A Chance Job Fair on August 24th. We will have many opportunities of different education and skill levels, ranging from entry-level roles requiring no previous experience, to jobs that require a degree and experience.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair Employer Profile: Greensboro Fire Department
Over the next several weeks, we will be publishing profiles on the employers who will be attending the job fair on August 24 from 4-7 p.m. at 599 Railroad St. at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington. Captain Kelly Giles, a 1988 Central Davidson High School graduate, wants to make sure Davidson County candidates are invited to apply for current and future options in neighboring Greensboro.
Photo Gallery: Sights from The Southeast Old Threshers Reunion
Denton: The LARGEST Antique Tractor and Engine Show in the Southeastern US runs through July 4th.
Employers Give Work A Chance by hiring new talent
For companies who need more skilled techs and talented workers, join us August 24th from 4pm-7pm at Bull City Ciderworks in Lexington for the GIVE WORK A CHANCE JOB FAIR.
Give Work A Chance: Job Fair Tips
To help candidates succeed at the upcoming Give Work A Chance Job Fair on August 24 from4-7pm, enclosed are some common mistakes for candidates to avoid.
Job Coach Joel's Column: Lest We Forget
As we pause to pay homage to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives in service to our country for Memorial Day, let’s also look at the skills that we cannot forget and need to revive that propel this country to thrive forward.
Joel's Job Tips #11 and #12
Joel has some new job tips for job seekers.
GIVE WORK A CHANCE: Can you help companies deal with Technutia?
Companies used to need workers to help with minutia (little details that get in the way of getting things done).
Give Work A Chance Job Fair and DL's First Print Edition
You asked and we are responding. Davidson Local's very first print edition is coming soon.
Joel's Job Tips #9 and #10
More job tips from Joel. Check them out!