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Two-pronged approach to help job seekers

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA are holding workshops today and on Aug. 30 to assist job seekers whose job search skills may be rusty. The workshops are a lead-in to the Career and Resource Expo on Sept. 9. Jennifer Tyner, Vice President of Marketing and Development, told ABD the workshops are an opportunity to gain experience about the expo, and to be better prepared to attend. “They could get their resumes looked at, they could connect with a career coach,” she explained, adding, “We also want to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 27, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

How long can you expect an employee to stay on the job?

The number of years employees stay on the job continues to drop, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. HR expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor discussed how this might impact your business. You can watch the full half-hour program this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 27, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Simon Says: Employment in CSRA mirrors influx of non-profits

Nonprofit, 501(c)(3), establishments accounted for 8.1 percent of private employment in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in 2022, according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This compares to 7.3 percent for the state of Georgia and 9.9 percent for the U.S. These nonprofits paid a slightly higher annual wage, $56,661, than for-profit establishments, $54,351. In Georgia, the average annual wage is also higher in nonprofits than for-profit ($68,729 compared to $66,616), but in the U.S., for-profit annual wages are higher than nonprofit. There were 286

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe August 26, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Putting $alary in Job Descriptions

This week on Classy 1230 AM, we are talking all about the hiring process from start to finish and that includes salaries. In today’s short video clip, we explore whether employers should disclose how much the position pays in the job description.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 26, 2024 No Comments
Expo Preview

Connections & Career Conference: Heath Insurance and Financial

Heath Insurance and Financial Contact: Angela Temples Phone: 803-279-8046 OPT 1 Website: Heath Insurance & Financial Address: 921 Georgia Ave North Augusta, SC 29841 For over 18 years, Heath Insurance and Financial has been providing exceptional home, auto, recreational vehicle, business, and life insurance, as well as financial and retirement planning for the community. Agent/Operations & Marketing Manager Transportation Risk Specialist, Angela Temples loves being able to help her customers and the local community with her work at Heath Insurance and Financial. Temples explains that the main goal of Heath Insurance

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Erin Campbell August 26, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Get Ready to Get Hired

This Wednesday and Friday morning, you’re invited to FREE workshops to get you ready for a big job fair on September 9th. The workshops aim to equip local job seekers with the skills and confidence to make a strong impression on potential employers. The Career Services Department at Goodwill will help you craft a standout resume to ace the interview. Each session will provide practical advice and hands-on support to help participants navigate the Expo with confidence. “We want to ensure that every job seeker who walks into the Expo is fully

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Staff Report August 26, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Connections and Career Conference: Aurubis Richmond

Contact: Stacey Lewis, Recruiting Manager Phone: 888-365-2104 Website: Aurubis Richmond Address: 439 Valencia Way Augusta, GA 30906 Founded in 1866 in Hamburg, Germany, Aurubis Richmond, is the first multi-metal recycling center for complex materials in the United States and is housed in the state of Georgia, right here in the Garden City! Since its groundbreaking in June 2022, the plant has been making history ever since. HR Director, Patrick Raley says that making Georgia the home for the facility just made sense. “Georgia just made sense for a number of reasons,”

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Erin Campbell August 25, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Successful franchise owner sells two CSRA bakeries

After six years in business in Evans and two years in Aiken, Susan and James See sold their Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises last Thursday, August 22. It was a sweet ride for their family, employees, and customers, but they felt the time was right. “We’ve been blessed, and we worked hard to be good stewards of the brand and to bring joy to our community by giving back, but we wanted to retire, travel, and see where God leads us next,” See explained. The See’s had already put in hard

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Mitzi Oxford August 25, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Work It Out: Eliminating Candidates

This week, our H.R. expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor is tackling the recruitment process for companies. It will culminate in a full half-hour program this Saturday morning at 7:30 on 1230 AM. Today, she looks at how to weed out and eliminate candidates.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 25, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

United Way launches annual campaign

The United Way of the CSRA (UWCSRA) rallied supporters and volunteers during a Friday breakfast event kicking off the 2024 campaign. The goal for the new campaign is $2.4 million. Brittany Burnett, President and CEO of UWCSRA, told ABD the money will support existing programs, along with expanding. “We’ve actually recently expanded our footprint into Screven County, so we’re going to cover some of the folks there. We’re going to increase our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which helps hardworking families get their taxes done at no charge. And then,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 25, 2024 No Comments
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