info on the employed worker training program!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Griffin
Telephone: (352) 277-6976
Date: September 3, 2014
Headline: Local training dollars available to increase growth of Pasco and Hernando county
businesses
Today, businesses are finding it difficult to keep up with the many demands of training a skilled
labor force, while increasing their bottom line. CareerSource Pasco Hernando’s business
services department provides the necessary assistance through the Employed Worker Training
(EWT) program to help businesses stay on the cutting edge in this fast-pace and ever growing
economy. With the help of CareerSource Pasco Hernando’s trained business service consultants
businesses now have the opportunity to increase skilled labor productivity and become more
competitive in today’s market.
The Employed Worker Training program at CareerSource Pasco Hernando provides financial
assistance to employers who recognize the importance of investing in their employees.
Employees, too, find it necessary to frequently improve their professional skills to stay
competitive in today’s increasing demand for skilled labor. The Employed Worker Training
program benefits the employer by improving company efficiency, increasing employee
retention, and heightening employee morale. The EWT also provides up to 50% of the
employers direct training costs to be reimbursed through CareerSource Pasco Hernando. The
Employed Worker Training Program allows the flexibility to choose a specific trainer, curriculum
or training course that directly benefits the needs of the company. CareerSource Pasco
Hernando’s 2013-2014 Employer Worker Training program yielded 150 certifications.
Employers are encouraged to take advantage of CareerSource Pasco Hernando’s Employer
Worker Training Program to enhance employee skills. CareerSource Pasco Hernando provides
resources to help companies thrive, and help train a talented workforce that will help keep a
company competitive, while increasing productivity. Our career development professionals
work closely with Pasco and Hernando Counties and will help strengthen employee productivity
through the Employed Worker Training Program. Employed Worker Training grant funds are
limited and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information on
services provided to employers, please visit www.careersourcepascohernando.com or for a
Business Service Consultant call Hernando: Steve Wilson (352) 293-1123; West Pasco: Ana
Segovia (352) 293-1335 or Nathan Stevens (352) 585-5117; East Pasco: Sunnye Fredia (352)
247-0761
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