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		<description><![CDATA[EDUCATION &#38; TRAINING INFORMATION If your interested in starting or continuing your education, visit the Education Information section of this site (coming soon) to find university &#38; college information &#38; much more. Information is also available on financing your education through Pell Grants and other financial aid. HOW TO VIDEOS &#38; BOOKS Some examples of [...]]]></description>
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<p>If your interested in starting or continuing your education, visit the Education Information section of this site (coming soon) to find university &amp; college information &amp; much more.  Information is also available on financing your education through Pell Grants and other financial aid.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">HOW TO VIDEOS &amp; BOOKS</h1>
<p>Some examples of topics covered by books &amp; videos listed above are:</p>
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<li><em>Job Search Techniques</em></li>
<li><em>Job Search Tips for People with Disabilities</em>.</li>
<li><em>Starting the Job Search</em></li>
<li><em>Resume Writing and Cover Letters</em></li>
<li><em>The Resume Catalog: 200 Damn Good examples</em></li>
<li><em>America&#8217;s Top Resumes for America&#8217;s Top Jobs</em></li>
<li><em>Resumes for the First-Time Job Hunter</em></li>
<li><em>Blue Collar &amp; Beyond:  Resumes for Skilled                       Trades and Services</em></li>
<li><em>Interview with Confidence</em></li>
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<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">EDUCATION &amp; TRAINING INFORMATION</h1>
<p>You may discover, during the course of your career search, that you need a certain kind of training or education for the type of job/career that you desire.  Or, you may have other goals such as getting your GED or learning a new language that require further study.  Let us help direct you to some solutions:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ADULT EDUCATION</span></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Adult Education means different things.  For many&#8211;it means an opportunity to create a solid foundation of skills and knowledge for the beginning of their own personal goals.  These goals may be becoming a more aware and knowledgeable person, getting a new job, learning a new language, obtaining a GED, getting into college or a training school, and/or increasing your self-esteem.  Adult Education can be a starting point for all of these!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JOB TRAINING FACILITIES</span></strong> <strong> </strong></p>
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<li>Information on technical schools and training facilities is coming soon. We&#8217;ll have                       information on beauty schools, truck driving academies,                       computer network certification schools, and many others.</li>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>College catalogues are a a valuable resource.  The catalogues will tell you what programs and degrees are                       offered at which schools.</li>
<li>We also have many college applications and                       detailed program information.  Also                       available is<em> <a href="http://www.petersons.com/college-search.aspx">Peterson’s Guide                       to Four-Year Colleges</a> </em>and <em><a href="http://www.petersons.com/college-search.aspx">Peterson’s Guide to                       Two-Year Colleges</a>. </em>These<em> </em>are                       informational guides on colleges<em> </em>which contain                       contact information<em>.</em></li>
<li>Access the computer program, &#8220;Texas                       Cares&#8221; online. &#8220;Texas Cares&#8221; is a computer program that includes information on many                       educational programs in Texas. For example, by using                       &#8220;Texas Cares&#8221; you can learn which colleges offer                       nursing programs.  Sorry &#8211; we are no longer linking to the &#8220;Texas Cares&#8221; program because it loads very slowly and is unusable.</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PAYING FOR TRAINING OR EDUCATION</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOLARSHIPS</span>:  Contact the financial                       aid or the counseling/advising office at the school you                       are planning to attend and ask about scholarships that are                       available for the school and for particular majors.                        You can also do searches on the Internet to find                       information on scholarships, or look at sources such as                       the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cassidys-Worldwide-Graduate-Scholarship-Directory/dp/1564144674">Worldwide Graduate Scholarship Directory</a>.  Be                       sure to check with your employer and organizations in your                       community about scholarships or tuition reimbursement                       programs.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TUITION EXEMPTION</span>:  You may be exempt                       from all or part of your tuition if you meet special                       qualifications. To learn more, check with the school of                       your choice or the Texas Coordinating Board of Higher                       Education.  For some of these exemptions, you must                       demonstrate financial need and are required to fill out                       the Federal Financial Aid form.  Among those who may qualify are blind and                       deaf students, foster care students, a graduating senior                       whose parent is receiving TANF, highest-ranking high                       school graduate, children of disabled firefighters and                       peace officers, firefighters enrolled in Fire Science                       courses, ROTC/National Guard students, senior citizens who                       are at least 65 years old, children of prisoners-of-war or                       those who are missing in action, and an educational                       assistant who has been working in this capacity for at                       least two years.</li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PELL GRANTS &amp; FEDERAL FINANCIAL                       AID</span>:  Federal Financial Aid includes Pell Grants,                       work/study, and low-interest loans.  Because Pell                       Grants are an entitlement, you will receive the money if                       you qualify.  Many trade schools accept Pell                       Grants.  There are some important things to remember                       when applying for financial aid &#8211; <strong><em>(1) You must apply                       early in order to get the money in time for school.</em></strong> Please refer to your school for their financial aid                       deadlines.  <strong><em>(2) You must apply for admission to                       a school before they will consider your financial aid                       application.</em></strong> If you are unsure about where                       you want to go to school, use our site to research educational programs (this info will be available soon).</li>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHAT INFORMATION CAN WE PROVIDE FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Here you can find recruitment and employment information for your business. Some information here is valuable to all businesses, and some is specific to employers in the nine-county Rural Capital Area. With the number of resources that we connect you to here, we hope the this will [...]]]></description>
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<td rowspan="3" width="80%" bgcolor="#c0c0c0">Here you can find recruitment and employment information for your business.  Some information here is valuable to all businesses, and some is specific to employers in the nine-county Rural                           Capital Area.  With the number of resources that we connect you to here, we hope the this will be your starting point for all issues related to hiring and employing people in Texas.</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Employers:  Do you know about                    Texas New Hire Reporting?</strong></p>
<p>Federal                      and State law requires employers to report new hires within                      20 days of their state date.  Information received is kept                      in a confidential database and used by various state and                      federal agencies to ensure payment of child support and                      prevent fraud in Workers’ Compensation, unemployment claims                      and welfare programs.  This can help reduce the costs of                      these programs and LOWER YOUR TAXES.  To find out more about                      it, and file your report on-line, go to the following                      website:</p>
<p><a href="https://portal.cs.oag.state.tx.us/wps/portal/employer">https://portal.cs.oag.state.tx.us/wps/portal/employer</a></p>
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<h1 style="font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS</h1>
<p>If you are looking for solutions to your present and future                     workforce needs, <strong><em>we have them!</em></strong></p>
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<li><em><strong>Post your job openings! </strong> More                         . . .</em><br />
Place your job orders on-line through government services such as http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobs/job.html, or through any of the many job websites such as monster.com, indeed.com, etc.  The advantage to the government job boards is that they&#8217;re usually free to use and sometimes will even screen potential applicants for you, but may not have as many potential employees as the major non-government job sites.</li>
<li><strong><em>Use our sites!</em></strong><br />
This website is updated regularly with current and valuable information for employers.</li>
<li><strong><em>Stay competitive!</em></strong><br />
Access up-to-date labor market and wage information to                         assist you in employee recruitment and retention <a href="http://www.tracer2.com/cgi/databrowsing/?PAGEID=4">here</a>:</li>
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<h1 style="font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">TAX INCENTIVES</h1>
<p>Your business or organization can save real money when                     employing eligible workers and qualified participants of                     some government programs.  For more information explore                     the links listed below.</p>
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<li><strong>Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) </strong><em>More                         . . .</em><br />
This is a federal tax credit used to reduce the federal                         tax liability of private-for-profit employers.</li>
<li><strong>Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit </strong><a href="http://www.uses.doleta.gov/pdf/sesacoorddirect00.pdf"><em>More                         . . .</em></a><strong><br />
</strong>Long-term family assistance recipients can earn their employers up to $TBA if they meet                         certain requirements.</li>
<li><strong>State of Texas Tax Refund </strong><a href="http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxes/">More&#8230;</a><br />
. . .</li>
<li><strong>On-the-Job Training </strong><em>More                         . . .</em><br />
Your business can receive up to 50% of qualified wages for training a qualified participant on                         the job.</li>
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<p><em><a href="http://www.texasworkforce.org/customers/bemp/bempsub8.html">Click                     here for more tax saving information</a></em></p>
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<h1 style="font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">BUSINESS SERVICE AREAS</h1>
<p>The Rural Capital Area is divided into 3 distinct geographic regions, so if you&#8217;d like government assistance, you&#8217;ll need to contact the appropriate representative who       responds to the specific needs of business and employers within your region.  Whether you need simple information or a full scale       job fair performed for your business your representative may be able to make the       connection for you.  The maps below show you the various areas.  To contact your representative please <a href="http://www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/business-services/contact/">click here</a>.</p>
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<td width="50%"><strong>NORTH</strong> Region:<br />
<em>(Consists of Blanco, Burnet, Llano &amp;             Williamson Counties)</em></td>
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<td width="50%"><strong>EAST</strong> Region:<br />
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		<title>Youth Services &amp; The Workforce Investment Act</title>
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<td width="100%">The federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) offers a comprehensive range of services to benefit job seekers.  Many of these services are geared toward   helping youth ages 14-21, who have encountered barriers in life, fulfill   their dreams.  Participating in these programs will help you find a job or finish   your education . . . <strong><em>at no cost to you</em></strong><em>.</em></p>
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<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">ELIGIBILITY</h1>
<p>Youth Services are available at no cost, for those who qualify.  You   must meet all of the following five requirements to qualify.</p>
<p><strong><em>Are you</em></strong>:</p>
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<li>Between the ages        of 14-21</li>
<li>Low-Income</li>
<li>. . . And meet        one of these seven barriers:
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<li>Deficient in         basic literacy skills</li>
<li>School dropout</li>
<li>Foster child,         homeless or runaway</li>
<li>Pregnant or a         parent</li>
<li>Offender</li>
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<li>A U.S. citizen</li>
<li>For men &#8211;        registered for Selective Service</li>
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<p>If you answered <strong><em>yes</em></strong> to   these questions, you may qualify for a youth training program under the   Workforce Investment Act (WIA).  To find out more information, view the <a href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/boards/wia/wia_guidelines.pdf">full WIA Guidelines</a> or contact <a href="http://www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/">your local Workforce Center</a> and ask to   speak with your local Youth Services Representative.</p>
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<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">RESOURCES</h1>
<p>In addition to the WIA Youth Services Program, there are likely local government centers in your area which can provide employment and training related services to all job   seekers.  No matter what your employment   requirements are, there are resources to meet your individual needs.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.ruralcapitalworkforce.com/Main/Job%20Seeker/Job%20Seeker.htm#services">Click here for more information concerning Job Seeker   resources &amp; services</a></em></p>
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<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">SERVICES</h1>
<p>There are many services available to help you get a job or finish your   education.  Services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the job seeker and may include:</p>
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<li>Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to completion of secondary school, including dropout prevention strategies</li>
<li>Assessment to determine basic skill and functioning educational level</li>
<li>Alternative school services</li>
<li>Summer employment opportunities linked to academic and occupational learning;</li>
<li>Paid and unpaid work experience to include job shadowing and internships;</li>
<li>Occupational skills training such as vocational classes or OJT training;</li>
<li>Leadership development opportunities</li>
<li>Support services such as transportation and child care</li>
<li>Adult mentoring</li>
<li>Follow-up services to help individuals who have completed the program</li>
<li>Guidance and counseling</li>
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<p>For additional information, view the <a href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/boards/wia/wia_guidelines.pdf">full WIA Guidelines</a> or contact your <a href="http://www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/locations/">local center</a>.</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.ruralcapitalworkforce.com/Main/Job%20Seeker/Job%20Seeker.htm#services">Click here for more information concerning Job Seeker   resources &amp; services</a></em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHERE DO I START? Just taking the first step can be the most difficult part of finding a job or starting a new career. Whether you are ready to start your job search now or need some help in deciding what direction to go, we&#8217;re here to help! Here you&#8217;ll find the information you need [...]]]></description>
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<p>Just taking the first step can be the most difficult part of finding a job or starting a new career. Whether you are ready to start your job search now or need some help in deciding what direction to go, we&#8217;re here to help!</p>
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<p><img src="http://ruralcapitalworkforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/xservices.jpg" alt="Services" />Here you&#8217;ll find the information you need to begin opening the doors to your dreams!</p>
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<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">JOB LISTING</h1>
<p>There are times when you &#8220;need a job right now&#8221; and getting one yesterday was too late.  Although we can&#8217;t guarantee you a job, we do have access and information on many employers and their available openings.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE</h1>
<p>Register on one of the many online job-search websites &#8211; they are your entry into a vast network of employers in the Rural Capital and surrounding area.   The internet is a great way to track down job leads (and there&#8217;s a wealth of information on this site).   However, don&#8217;t forget about the two most obvious was to learn about potential job openings:</p>
<div id="_mcePaste"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NETWORKING</span></strong></div>
<div>The most effective method to find a job is by word of mouth. Every person you know &#8211; your friends, neighbors, former employers and coworkers, even your mailman &#8211; can be a job source. People are generally more than happy to help you find work if they know you are looking for work.  Read on to learn more about effective networking techniques.</div>
<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEWSPAPERS</span></strong></div>
<div>Check the classified section of your Sunday newspaper. Although only 15% of jobs are advertised this way, it is still important to look at the want ads. If you live anywhere near the capital area of Texas, look through copies of the Austin American-Statesman, which contains the Sunday classifieds.</div>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">RESUME ASSISTANCE</h1>
<p>A resume is your &#8220;advertisement&#8221; &#8211; not your life story.  Many employers expect you to have a resume.  A good resume will help &#8220;sell&#8221; your specific skills, abilities and accomplishments.  It provides information that will let an employer know how you are a good match for the job.  Remember, the main purpose of a resume is to get a job interview.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TIPS ON WRITING EFFECTIVE RESUMES</span></strong></p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Use the &#8220;need                       to know&#8221; principle.  What does the employer need                       to know about you in order to want to interview you?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Resumes don&#8217;t get                       people jobs &#8211; they help to get interviews.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Length should be no                       longer than two pages.  If you use a second page,                       fill it completely.  If you can&#8217;t, make it one page.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Tailor the resume                       to fit you.  There is no right or wrong, except for                       the following:  <strong>DO NOT</strong> use pronouns                       (&#8220;I&#8221; or &#8220;My&#8221;).  <strong>DO NOT</strong> list birthday, marital status, height, weight, references,                       etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Give the employer a                       reliable way to contact you.  Home phone, work phone                       (if appropriate), message phone (if there is no answering                       machine and you&#8217;re not at home much).  E-mail.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Listing an                       Objective on the resume is optional &#8211; some employers like                       it, some don&#8217;t care.  However, listing an objective                       can strengthen a resume, if it is compatible with the job                       you&#8217;re applying for.  Having your resume on a                       computer disk can make it an easy task to change your                       objective.  Never send a resume with an objective                       that doesn&#8217;t match the job that you are applying                       for.  Save the employer time and tell them what you                       can do &#8211; don&#8217;t just list a work history and make them                       figure it out.  This is best done using a section                       highlighting/summarizing skills and accomplishments, e.g.                       &#8220;Summary of Skills &amp; Experience&#8221;.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Always list job                       history with present or most recent job first and work                       backward from there.  Be as descriptive as possible                       about the work you&#8217;ve done &#8211; help the employer picture you                       at work.  Quantify accomplishments when possible.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">If education or                       licenses are an important requirement of the job, list                       them near the top.  If not, list high school                       graduation, GED attainment, college work or degree at the                       bottom.  It is not necessary to list the years of                       attendance or address of the institution.  If you are                       a graduate of the program, list:  Graduate,                       Springfield Jr. College.</span></li>
<li><strong><span style="font-size: small;">ALWAYS</span></strong> <span style="font-size: small;"> have                       at least one other person proofread your resume!</span></li>
</ol>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">INTERVIEW COUNSELING</h1>
<p>Have you ever said or thought, &#8220;Interviewing is one of the hardest parts of the job search&#8221;?  IT DOESN&#8217;T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY!  The interview is your chance to show an employer that your skills and experience would be a great asset and that they should hire you!  It&#8217;s normal to be nervous before and about the interview, however, there are ways to prepare for and manage your anxiety.  To help you prepare for your job interview, consider these questions in advance:</p>
<ul>
<li> What do I wear?</li>
<li> What kinds of                       questions will the interviewer ask me?</li>
<li> How should I respond                       to tough personal questions?</li>
<li> What kinds of                       questions should I ask the employer?</li>
<li> Are there some                       questions that are illegal for an employer to ask?</li>
<li> Are there any rules or                       hints that would benefit me?</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The following videos and resource books for resume writing may be valuable.  You may be able to able to find these at your local library or government resource center.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">VIDEOS</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>The Complete Video Guide to                       Job Hunting</em></li>
<li><em>From Pink Slip to Paycheck                       the Road to Reemployment &#8211; Interviewing</em></li>
<li><em>The Interview I &#8211; Mastering                       the Job Interview</em></li>
<li><em>The Interview II &#8211; Answering                       Problem Interview Questions</em></li>
<li><em>The Job Interview                       Simplified</em></li>
<li><em>Job Search Success System:                       Interviewing</em></li>
<li><em>The Ultimate Job Search &#8211;                       Effective Job Search Techniques</em></li>
<li><em>The Ultimate Job Search &#8211;                       Interviewing with Confidence</em></li>
<li><em>The Ultimate Job Search &#8211;                       Job Search Tips for People with Disabilities</em></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">RESOURCE BOOKS</span>:</strong> <em> </em></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/tjhg/toc.html">Texas Job Hunter&#8217;s Guide</a></em></li>
<li><em>Job Hunting for Dummies</em></li>
<li><em>How to Get a Good Job and                       Keep It</em></li>
<li><em>Idiot &#8216;s Guide to The                       Perfect Interview</em></li>
<li><em>Sweaty Palms</em></li>
<li><em>Knock &#8216;Em Dead &#8211; the                       Ultimate Job Seeker&#8217;s Handbook</em></li>
<li><em>Interviewing Guide- .50</em></li>
</ul>
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<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION</h1>
<p>Understanding what is happening in the labor market can                   be an important factor in helping to determine what type of                   job or career that you want to pursue.  Various types of                   national, state and local labor market data are available through this and other                   websites.  Some of these include:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.tracer2.com/?PAGEID=133">Texas Labor Market Review</a> (updated monthly)</li>
<li>Fast Facts (data such as unemployment by county &amp;                       MSA)</li>
<li>Employment &amp; Wages</li>
<li>Employment by size class</li>
<li>Affirmative Action population estimates</li>
<li><a href="http://www.austin-chamber.org/TheChamber/AboutTheChamber/memberdir.html">Greater Austin  Chamber of Austin Directory</a></li>
<li>Austin Business Journal&#8217;s Book of Lists</li>
</ul>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">COVER LETTER ASSISTANCE</h1>
<p>A cover letter will typically accompanying each resume you send out.  The cover letter can determine whether or not the employer even bothers to read your resume, so it&#8217;s worth the time to write an effective cover letter.</p>
<p>Cover letters are an introduction which should complement (not duplicate) your resume.  Thus, its purpose is to add a personal touch and also mention how your skills are relevant to the specific job you&#8217;re applying for.  Remember that the cover letter is usually your first written contact with an employer, so create a good first impression!</p>
<p>Ideally your cover letter should be tailored specifically to each potential employer.  Employers can usually recognize when they&#8217;ve received a generic &#8220;copy &amp; paste&#8221; cover letter that has likely been sent to many other employers.  Effective cover letters mention reasons for your interest in the specific organization, as well as why your specific skills or experiences would be valuable in the position you&#8217;re applying for.</p>
<p>Try to look at your resume from the employer&#8217;s perspective if you can.  Employers will be thinking &#8220;how will this person&#8217;s skills &amp; experience be valuable to me?&#8221;  Try to answer that question in your cover letter.</p>
<p>And one last thing: <strong>avoid platitudes!</strong> A platitude is a trite or obvious remark that really any applicant could use and ads no real value.  For example, don&#8217;t write something generic and vague such as &#8220;I&#8217;m a hard worker.&#8221;  Any potential employee can say that, and it is essentially meaningless to an employer.  Instead, you might mention specific circumstances where you went above and beyond the call of duty to accomplish something in your previous jobs.</p>
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<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">CHILDCARE INFORMATION</h1>
<p>Child Care Management Services (CCMS) helps parents who are striving to become self-sufficient by giving them more choices in child care arrangements and by helping them find qualified caregivers.  If you meet certain income guidelines, CCMS can reimburse some or all of your child care costs. <strong><a href="http://www.ruralcapitalworkforce.com/Main/Child%20Care/Child%20Care.htm">Read more childcare information here&#8230;</a></strong></p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS INFORMATION</h1>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.ruralcapitalworkforce.com/Main/UI/Unemployment.htm">Read more unemployment benefits information here&#8230;</a></strong></p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">JOB FAIRS</h1>
<p>Attending a job fair can be one of the most productive activities for a job seeker.  It&#8217;s one of the few times that you will have several businesses and other employers gathered together in one spot just to talk to you about a job!  They are also a great place to figure out what&#8217;s happening in the economy &#8211; what companies are growing and what positions are in the most demand in your local area at that time.  You don&#8217;t have to understand a labor market survey to comprehend just who is hiring when they are sitting right in front of you!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Here we discuss what CCMS is, how to qualify, how to find child care providers near you, and provide guidelines on selecting quality child care.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES &#8211; CCMS</h1>
<p>In some areas of Texas there is a CCMS program in place which can:</p>
<ul>
<li>Offer families an expanded choice of accessible child care arrangements</li>
<li>Offer families an identifiable source of child care information and financial assistance</li>
<li>Support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children</li>
<li>Assist providers in increasing and maintaining quality childcare</li>
<li>Support and strengthen the child care industry</li>
<li>Provide a community resource for child care needs</li>
</ul>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">HOW TO FIND CCMS CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEAR YOU</h1>
<p>To find out which child care providers in your area accept children whose parent&#8217;s are subsidized through the CCMS program, run a search on <a href="http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/ppFacilitySearchDayCare.asp" target="_blank">this page</a>, and make sure you check the box labelled &#8220;Accepts Child-Care Subsidies&#8221; (see image below).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172" title="CCMS-Child-Care-Operations" src="http://www.ruralcapitalworkforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CCMS-Child-Care-Operations.jpg" alt="Find CCMS Providers Near You" width="515" height="300" /></p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">DO YOU QUALIFY FOR CCMS ASSISTANCE?</h1>
<p>The qualification requirements for CCMS vary throughout the state.  To determine the requirements for your area, contact the Workforce Centre closest to you by entering your zip code on <a href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/dirs/wdas/wdamap.html" target="_blank">this page</a>, and selecting &#8220;Child Care Assistance&#8221;.  (see image below)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-177" title="Qualifying For CCMS" src="http://www.ruralcapitalworkforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Qualifying-For-CCMS.png" alt="Do You Qualify For CCMS?" width="602" height="339" /></p>
<p>For more information on CCMS and helpful resources, please scroll to the bottom of this article.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">GENERAL CHILDCARE INFORMATION</h1>
<p><em>“A child needs the highest quality care and attention, for they are vulnerable and highly affected by their caregivers.”</em></p>
<p>Child care deserves to be a top priority for responsible parents. It is a frightening experience to for a parent to discover that they had entrusted so much of the care for their children to a wrong person. The future of a child depends largely on the experience and the people who mold his/her first five years of development.</p>
<p>Working parents must see to it that the child care providers have                    the perspective of a mother in terms of protection and development of the child.</p>
<p>Here are some ways to evaluate your potential or current child care provider:</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">1. Evaluate The Physical Environment</h1>
<p>The surroundings where your child will be spending his/her day should be healthy, vibrant, safe and full of pleasant colorful shapes enabling your child to learn. Colors can affect the mood of your child, colors red, orange and yellow stimulates and increases brain activity. The colors green, blue and violet induce relaxation. Children especially those with attention disorders can fully benefit from any brain stimulating colors. Make sure these are present in the provider’s area for your child.</p>
<p>The place should first and foremost be safe for curious and receptive children and it must conform to the ages of the child being cared for. Shelves should be arranged so that climbing is not possible. Lower areas must not contain small objects that are within reach of two year olds (such as crayons, clay or small things). Other devices such as plugs, medicines, sprays, and bottles should be far from the reach of any child. Toys should be arranged in an orderly manner where it is easy for children to play with.</p>
<p>The child care location should also have a regular schedule for disinfection and cleaning, including of course the whole place, ensuring that the children are kept away from insects that might bring in viruses and infections.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">2. Observe the Child Care Provider</h1>
<p>If there is a need to evaluate the place, most likely parents need to measure up the provider, who deals directly with the child. Child rearing is not an easy task, and requires a competent provider. A provider must know how to deal with the child 0-5 years old. There are provisions of the state which address the ratio between providers and children. In Texas, the following are recommended:</p>
<ol>
<li>The maximum ratio of providers to babies is from 1:2; infants 1:3; toddlers 1:5; pre-school age 1:10</li>
<li>Any provider must obtain a certificate from the state for any government regulation, there are recognized centers which aids eligible providers for employment at the same time gives parents assurance of their child’s welfare.</li>
<li>The US Department of Justice has created the American Disabilities Act that outlines guidelines for caring for children with disabilities.</li>
</ol>
<p>Providers, on a stricter definition, need to be quality role models. They will serve as the second parents and that from them values and morals are absorbed by the children they had met for over eight hours a day, which in turn shapes up the major holistic development of a child. Nonetheless, a provider must be careful of his/her verbal language and even gestures which obviously being studied and even mimicked by children. Even any stories and experiences they impart to the child can have a significant impact.</p>
<p>Providers could be crossed examined at the end of the day by parents. How can this be done? Through your child’s answers to questions such as: How was your day? Are you happy? Do you want to play and learn again the next day? If all of these questions receive an affirmative answer then the provider must have made a good connection or bond to your child.</p>
<p>Before enrolling your child to a center, if possible agencies must be background  		    checked for their specifications and requirements on their list of their employees serving as eligible providers.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">3. Observe Your Child’s Behavior Before &amp; After</h1>
<p>There is no other familiar person who can best evaluate a child but his/her parents, especially their mothers. Likely, parents can determine if their child is ready for child care outside the home or not. It is important to prevent any mild trauma the could be created if a child’s ability to tolerate stress, adjustment and total change has been violated. Therefore, parents must carefully observe their children to determine whether they are ready for day care providers or any institutions for child tending. If children are ready, then observation of their behavior AFTER child care should begin. Any changes like unpleasant manners, gross verbal languages or any deterioration on good manners and right conduct could be taken into consideration. Physically parents must examine their children for any bruises, unusual scratches or bandages at the end of the day to find out if they are in a safe and sound environment. Interview your children if he/she has learned more everyday and if there are new things he/she might have observed and experienced.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">THE BEST CHILD CARE</h1>
<p>The best child care is however that provided by a full-time mother who gives a 100% unfailing attention to her offspring. Modernity brings us to a reality that parents, including mothers need to be away from home, thus leaving the children to other than parent’s care. So who can be the best child care provider aside from parents? Luckily there are often a few options:</p>
<ul>
<li>Parents-in-law or biological grandparents of the children</li>
<li>The biological father, an aunt or an elder sister who can be trusted in any respect</li>
<li>Selected and proven child care providers recognized by the state (often CCMS)</li>
</ul>
<p>In respect to men, without any issues on gender sensitivity, basically mothers have the highest tendency to make the greatest sacrifices for the welfare of their children. This is due in part to the fact that the unborn child has been with her for over nine months and that the child continuously felt the unconditional love, unfading patience and care. Men by nature, except for a few, do not have the faculties to tend and nurture a child how a mother does hence, we normally observed women to be great child care providers for infants and growing toddlers. Grandparents have been shown to have a high desire to take care of their children’s children and usually bring the best effort they can, for they have done it before, often have a strong desire to ensure that their grandchildren healthy, happy and learning.</p>
<h1 style="font-size: 15pt; font-style: italic; color: #0e1938; font-weight: bold;">How To Get Financial Assistance For Child Care?</h1>
<p>We understand that quality child care is expensive. Next to housing, child care is the largest expense in most families’ budgets. The main source for long term assistance with child care cost is Child Care Management Services. The state government can often help finance any parents who might approach them for assistance. The Texas government has put forth significant effort and funding to ensure the welfare of children, including Child Care Management Services (CCMS). There are numerous sites dedicated to research on child care and policies, where the state strongly fights the rights of a child and that any orphans or those without any guardians are taken under custody and protection of the state through its Department of Social Works in its government assisted child care centers.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/child-care/" target="_blank">http://www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/child-care/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thechildcaresource.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thechildcaresource.com/</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/About_Child_Protective_Services/while_your_child.asp" target="_blank">http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/About_Child_Protective_Services/while_your_child.asp</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.211texas.org/211/search/referral/types.do" target="_blank">https://www.211texas.org/211/search/referral/types.do</a></li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Both urban and rural employers in Texas will have a  						highly educated and skilled workforce and our residents  						will have the competencies, skills and education to  						become self-sufficient and live a quality life.</p>
<p>RuralCapitalWorkforce.com is proud to add valuable information to help create and sustain a workforce that meets the demands of Texas in a global economy.  We believe that it should be easy for industry and business leaders to identify labor and economic trends, obtain customized training  						and hire high skilled workers, while simultaneously  						promoting the welfare, orientation, assessment,  						education, training and placement of job seekers who are  						searching for profitable and self-sufficient employment.</p>
<p><strong> <span style="font-size: medium;">Commitment</span></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em> We, </em><em>embrace our mission, vision and  								values.</em></p></blockquote>
<p><strong> <span style="font-size: medium;">Professionalism</span></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em> We welcome diversity and treat everyone with  								respect, dignity and courtesy.</em></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p><em> We have a passion for our customers and  								partners.  We are self-critical, questioning and  								committed to providing accessible, accurate,  								complete and timely services.</em></p></blockquote>
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<p><em> We work together.  We share our ideas and  								talents to find the best solutions.  We support  								and rely on each other.  We value clear and open  								communication.  We make everyone better.</em></p>
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<blockquote><p>Objectives:</p></blockquote>
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<li>Provide  								guidance and assistance to residents of Texas to improve  								their efforts in seeking jobs, employment, employees, child care, and more.</li>
<li>Develop  								a one-stop organizational structure that defines  								the roles, relationships and responsibilities of  								everyone involved in ensuring that this site provides the highest quality information.</li>
<li>Implement policies and procedures designed to  								provide better information sharing and frequent website updates.</li>
<li>Continue and enhance cross training of our employees.</li>
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<blockquote><p>Objectives:</p></blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Promote workforce development with economic  								development.</li>
<li>Provide targeted, customized services to meet both employers’ and employees&#8217; needs.</li>
<li>Promote an increase  								entrepreneurial training for business owners in  								High Growth, High Demand Industries.</li>
<li>Provide information about seminars, roundtables and workshops on  								topics requested by employers, when possible.</li>
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<p><strong>Goal  								3.  Provide information about education.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Objectives:</p></blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Provide valuable information to youth regarding education.</li>
<li>Provide valuable information to adults who want to further their education to re-enter the workforce or increase their salary</li>
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<p><strong>Goal 4.  Inform and educate  								employers and job seekers about the services available to assist them.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Objectives:</p></blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Provide information about the services that are available to employers and job  								seekers.</li>
<li>To encourage more  								Youth to prepare for High Growth, High Demand  								careers.</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Our goal is to help residents of Texas find jobs, unemployment insurance (if necessary), get educated, find childcare, and more.  Our staff are dedicated to keeping this site customer centered and user friendly.</p>
<p>Although we provide information valuable to all areas of Texas, we focus especially on the nine county area surrounding Travis County. This includes Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano and Williamson.  Texas and Florida are both aggressively overhauling their welfare systems, and we are proud to be able to be a part of helping citizens through the process.   We connect you to services that  provides placement and retention services to welfare recipients, dislocated workers and disadvantaged youth, and much more.  Basically, if you&#8217;re a resident of Texas, this is where you need to be.</p>
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		<title>Unemployment Claims &amp; Benefits In Texas</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unemployed? Ideally, you probably want a job. For help with finding a job, visit our job seekers page. Of course there are some situations where it&#8217;s simply not possible to find a job within a reasonable timeframe, so you need to make an unemployment claim to collect unemployment benefits. To qualify, there are three main [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h2>Unemployed?</h2>
<p>Ideally, you probably want a job.  For help with finding a job, visit our <a href="http://www.ruralcapitalworkforce.com/Main/Job%20Seeker/Job%20Seeker.htm">job seekers</a> page.  Of course there are some situations where it&#8217;s simply not possible to find a job within a reasonable timeframe, so you need to make an unemployment claim to collect unemployment benefits.</p>
<p>To qualify, there are three main factors involved:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Past Wages:</span></strong> The amount of benefits that you can collect is determined by the number of hours in the past 12 months as well as the wages you received during that time.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Separation From Your Last Work:</span></strong> Basically, you must be unemployed (or be working reduced hours) through no fault of your own.  For example, you maybe have needed to leave your job for documented health reasons or you may have been laid off simply because your employer no longer had enough work for you.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Availability &amp; Job-Finding Efforts:</span></strong> You must also be available for work, and be actively searching every week for work.  You also must be registered with the appropriate government organization.</p>
<p>For additional information, you may like to consult the <a href="http://www.texasworkforce.org/laws/tuca/enabstats.html#txlaborcode">Texas Unemployment Compensation Act</a> or visit the link at the bottom of this page.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.texasworkforce.org/ui/bnfts/claimantinfo.html">Click here for more information about unemployment insurance &amp; benefits.</a></p>
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		<title>Privacy Policy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Privacy Policy We take your privacy seriously. This policy describes what personal information we collect and how we use it. (This privacy policy is applicable to websites falling under the primary holder fill in your website(s) and urls here.) Routine Information Collection All web servers track basic information about their visitors. This information includes, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h1>Privacy Policy</h1>
<p>We take your privacy seriously. This policy describes what personal information we collect and how we use it. (This privacy policy is applicable to websites falling under the primary holder fill in your website(s) and urls here.)</p>
<h3>Routine Information Collection</h3>
<p>All web servers track basic information about their visitors. This information includes, but is not limited to, IP addresses, browser details, timestamps and referring pages. None of this information can personally identify specific visitors to this site. The information is tracked for routine administration and maintenance purposes, and lets me know what pages and information are useful and helpful to visitors.</p>
<h3>Cookies and Web Beacons</h3>
<p>Where necessary, this site uses cookies to store information about a visitor&#8217;s preferences and history in order to better serve the visitor and/or present the visitor with customized content.</p>
<p>Advertising partners and other third parties may also use cookies, scripts and/or web beacons to track visitors to our site in order to display advertisements and other useful information. Such tracking is done directly by the third parties through their own servers and is subject to their own privacy policies.</p>
<h3>Controlling Your Privacy</h3>
<p>Note that you can change your browser settings to disable cookies if you have privacy concerns. Disabling cookies for all sites is not recommended as it may interfere with your use of some sites. The best option is to disable or enable cookies on a per-site basis. Consult your browser documentation for instructions on how to block cookies and other tracking mechanisms.</p>
<h3>Special Note About Google Advertising</h3>
<p>Any advertisements served by Google, Inc., and affiliated companies may be controlled using cookies. These cookies allow Google to display ads based on your visits to this site and other sites that use Google advertising services. Learn how to opt out of Google&#8217;s cookie usage. As mentioned above, any tracking done by Google through cookies and other mechanisms is subject to Google&#8217;s own privacy policies.</p>
<p>About Google advertising: What is the DoubleClick DART cookie? The DoubleClick DART cookie is used by Google in the ads served on publisher websites displaying AdSense for content ads. When users visit an AdSense publisher’s website and either view or click on an ad, a cookie may be dropped on that end user’s browser. The data gathered from these cookies will be used to help AdSense publishers better serve and manage the ads on their site(s) and across the web. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy. (Link this to: http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html)</p>
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<p>Concerns or questions about this privacy policy can be directed to info@ruralcapitalworkforce.com for further clarification.</p>
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		<title>Procurement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
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