Jobs with the Federal Government Remain HOT!

Last month we opened with an entry about jobs with the government. This concept is catching on nationwide and jobs with the federal government remain the hottest! The benefits are great, the salaries are competitive and even the Washington Post agrees. Here's a slice of a recent article:

How to Ride the Federal Hiring Wave By Lily Whiteman

Special to the Washington Post

Wednesday, March 25, 2009; 7:00 AM

There is little doubt that the planets have aligned to make federal employment the new hot property in the job market. The excitement over the new Obama administration, spiking unemployment and an exodus of retiring baby boomers from government ranks all have combined to boost the appeal of federal jobs. To read the rest of the article, click the link below: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/25/AR2009032501827.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter Another article from the Post specifically addresses the jobs at the federal level that are catching on with young adults across the nation:

More Young People Lining Up for Government Jobs Career Specialists Cite Growing Interest, Driven by Dismal Economy and Desire for Public Service

By Steve Vogel

Washington Post Staff Writer

Thursday, March 26, 2009; Page A19

The lines for the CIA were out the door at the spring career fair last week at George Mason University in Fairfax, and the Environmental Protection Agency and various Defense Department booths were doing booming business as well. Two months after President Obama took office vowing to make federal service cool again, career services specialists report an increase among college students who want to work for the government. "Lots and lots of students lined up for the federal government," said Alan C. More, employer in residence for U.S. government programs at GMU. "What we've seen across the board is an increased interest in government," said Tim McManus, vice president for education and outreach at the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service. "We're hearing from schools that they see government as an employer of choice. Government has been the afterthought option. It's no longer a second choice." To read the rest of the article, click on the link below: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/25/AR2009032503068.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter

Beware of UI Rip-offs!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Ann Hatchitt DATE: March 13, 2009 PHONE: (512) 463-8556 TWC Cautions UI Claimants to Avoid Fee-for-Filing Scams AUSTIN —The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) warns Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants to be aware of unscrupulous business operators who may try to charge as much as 30 percent of unemployment benefits to process UI claims. UI filing through TWC is, and always has been, available at no cost to claimants. “While the Texas Workforce Commission is very busy helping people navigate the filing process, there is no need to pay someone to file your claim,” said TWC Commissioner Ronny Congleton. “Unemployment benefits claim filing, job-search assistance and all the services TWC provides are always at no cost. We want to ensure that deceitful businesses do not take advantage of people during this difficult economic time.” TWC is concerned claimants may sign up for such services only to later discover unemployment claims were never filed on their behalf and that they may have given their Social Security numbers to these businesses believing they were dealing with state agencies. Claimants may receive UI information online through www.texasworkforce.org or by using our e-mail form at UI_Info@twc.state.tx.us. A TWC staff member will call back within 48 hours. Claimants may also contact a UI Tele-Center listed below.

A Career in Workforce Development

Have you ever considered a career in workforce development? There's more to it than you might think. In each career center in Tarrant County, you'll find staff who are trained to conduct workshops, work in the Resource Rooms, work with employers, and do in depth career consulting, and case management. It is rare for all of these positions to be open for job applicants but this is also a rare time in our country. With more people receiving unemployment benefits than anytime in recent history, our local workforce centers are hiring for all positions. If you think you might be interested, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is hosting a job fair on Saturday, March 14th, at the Eastside Workforce Center at 4701 E. Lancaster from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Since some interviews will take place on site, make sure to bring: •Drivers License • Social Security Card • Proof of education •Voided check • Proof of auto insurance Good luck, we hope to see you there!