The New Chance Center for dislocated workers is opening enrollment to people who are economically disadvantaged and one or more of the following:

• 16 and older
• Basic Skills deficient
• School dropout
• Welfare recipients
• Disabled
• Homeless
• Offender

If you are interested in enrolling in Academic Skills, Career Exploration and/or Computers for Beginners, call (907)225-5230 or stop by our Plaza Port West Mall second floor location next to The Bon Marche` for Kids. Classes scheduled are January 11th and February 22nd, 1998.

Don't wait until the last minute to plan your future!

It's that time of the year again when we rotate the Employment Consultant at KCTC. I will be going back to my town office and Carolyn Stamm will be at KCTC to assist you with meeting your employment needs. Please stop by and let the Team at KCTC help you. We have some wonderful resources here. The Job Club is a great connection.

The folks with the Kodiak Missile Launch program have advised us they are organizing training to begin in the Fall for those interested in Aero-Space technology. Stay tuned for more information as we receive it. Randy Wannamaker will be presenting an informational forum sometime in January to update everyone on the progress of Kensington Mine and employment opportunities. We will announce the date of this forum as soon as it is set.

Interested in applying for Steward with the Alaska Marine Highway System? The application period has been changed and extended this year. Recruitment this year happens during December and January. Check out the Workplace Alaska web site for more information and an application. You are able to reach it from the State of Alaska web page: http://www.state.ak.us Those who haven't used the computer for job searching, stop by and let us show you how. There is a whole new world on the Internet just waiting to be discovered.

Interested in learning more about JTPA or STEP funding for training? Attend an Orientation at the Ketchikan Job Service, 2030 Sea Level Dr., Suite 220. Orientations are held the first and third Monday of each month at 8:30-9:30 am. The January Orientations are: January 11th and January 25th.

The Department of Administration has created a website where applicants interested in being a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) can indicate their interest. Go to the State of Alaska home page, www.state.ak.us , on the left side, click on Departments, then Administration. The information you enter will be available to places like the Pioneers Homes, the Department of Health & Social Services and the Department of Corrections. Another avenue for those seeking employment!

As I say good-bye, I want to reassure you, I won't forget you. As employment opportunities come across my desk, I will keep you in mind. Carolyn and I will be working closely together to assure you every employment opportunity we become aware of.

It has been my pleasure to be a part of the KCTC Team, and a privilege to serve you, the clients. Those of you who have reaped the benefits of having this 'Team" work, know what a dedicated team this is. Those of you that haven't taken advantage of this opportunity, have a wonderful surprise ahead of you once you enlist their services.

Best wishes for this New Year ahead.

-Noni Woodruff,
Employment Consultant

CONGRATULATIONS!

The KETCHIKAN CAREER TRANSITION CENTER provides clients a favorable combination of circumstances and time to re-train for careers. New skills and knowledge have been acquired through an education opportunity. Those ending their training recently are:

TRAINING COMPLETED!

Brandon Drexler, finished training 12/30/98
Training: Construction Management
Place: Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

Grace Grey, finished training 12/19/98.
Training: Culinary Arts
Place: Alaska Vocational Institute, Seaward, AK Graduated with Honors!

Richard Shen, finished training 12/18/98
Training: Net Work Technology
Place: North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA

Will Singer, finished training 12/14/98
Training: Asbestos/Lead Abatement
Place: University of Alaska-Ketchikan

William Blaze, finished training March 1998
Training: Certified Licensed Driver
Place: Alaska Commercial Drivers, Anchorage, AK
Held at the Ted Ferry Center, Ketchikan, AK

FANTASTIC JOBS EVERYONE!

Knowledge is power.

These are some names and addresses we received at the KETCHIKAN CAREER TRANSITION CENTER from clients who have given us permission to print their address, phone number, fax number, email address etc.

Alfonso Panalago
406 S. 2nd St.
Dayton, WA 99328

Allan Rathbun
(509)249-8727
ar@nwinfoinet

Joe & Kara Steele
920 Baleen Ave. #1
Kenai, AK 99611
jnks@ptialaska.net

Mike & Trish Speelman
33447 SW. Sequoia
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-7869

Bob Hall
P.O. Box 2024
Shelton, WA 98584
(360)432-9225
mike_speelman@pgn.com