LWIA -11 was asked by the City of Jackson and Madison County to operate a Gang Prevention Summer Work Experience Program. Forty-two youth with gang affiliations were identified by Madison County Juvenile Court as participants in this program. The eight week program included one week of classroom activities which featured team building exercises, career exploration,… [Continue Reading]

City of Jackson Mayor, Jerry Gist ,addresses the participants of The Summer Youth Learning Experience recently at the Civic Center.

Hit The Greens With SWHRA! For Team Information and Sponsorship details click here: 2012 Golf Tournament Brochure. Where: Woodland Hills Golf Club 2 Club House Dr. Pinson, TN 38366 When: Wednesday, September 26 Lunch at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at 12 p.m. Chances to win over $1,000,000 in prizes, including an Apple Prize Package. -… [Continue Reading]

Last Year’s Winners representing SWTDD, from left to right, Reid Barker, Bart Barker, Brian Bain, and Jeremy Petty.

Be safe and stay connected with a free government-supported cell phone and up to 250 free monthly minutes. Free minutes every month for: local and long distance calling and text messaging. Plus: FREE 411 Directory Assistance, FREE 911 Emergency Tracking, NO contracts, NO credit checks, NO fees. Southwest HRA is a sponsor of the SafeLink… [Continue Reading]

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Headstart is implementing a new program for the upcoming school year that is designed to accurately assess the students progress. Teaching Strategies Gold is the name of the program, and it will allow teachers to see what areas need improvements within their class rooms. The faculty recently went through two intense days of training to… [Continue Reading]

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The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) began in 2005 and expired in September of 2009. The program included over 286 billion dollars for transportation programs over a five year period. After SAFETEA-LU expired, Congress could not reach a consensus to pass a new Transportation Act. Instead, they passed… [Continue Reading]

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WIA Program Profile: On-the-Job Training

September 25, 2012 By 1 Comment

On-the Job Training (OJT) is a program available to youth and adults, including dis- located workers. It is a training activity con- ducted by a private, private non-profit or public sector employers … [Read More...]

The Resource Center in Jackson is Making a Difference

September 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

      Our success story of the month comes from the Tennessee Career Center in Jackson. The Resource Room manager, Harvey Buchanan (Top Left), is responsible for overseeing many of the tools … [Read More...]

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WIA says ‘Goodbye’ to Three Longtime Employees

September 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

   Brenda Magers (Top Right, Left), Fairy Rogers (Top Right, Right), and Janice Carroll (Not Pictured) were honored at a recent retirement celebration held at the SWHRA Central Office. All three of these women have been with WIA since 2000. On behalf of the entire WIA staff we thank you for … [Read More...]

WIA Staff Receives Training

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Several members of the WIA Staff traveled to Spring Hill recently for a Tennessee College Access Training Conference. One of the main highlights was learning how to utilize a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), which is a method of evaluating what you have learned outside school for college … [Read More...]

City of Jackson Mayor, Jerry Gist ,addresses the participants of The Summer Youth Learning Experience recently at the Civic Center.

WIA’s Summer Youth Learning Experience was a Success

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LWIA -11 was asked by the City of Jackson and Madison County to operate a Gang Prevention Summer Work Experience Program. Forty-two youth with gang affiliations were identified by Madison County Juvenile Court as participants in this program. The eight week program included one week of classroom … [Read More...]

Last Year’s Winners representing SWTDD, from left to right, Reid Barker, Bart Barker, Brian Bain, and Jeremy Petty.

SWHRA and SWCDC’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament

August 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hit The Greens With SWHRA! For Team Information and Sponsorship details click here: 2012 Golf Tournament Brochure. Where: Woodland Hills Golf Club 2 Club House Dr. Pinson, TN 38366 When: Wednesday, September 26 Lunch at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at 12 p.m. Chances to win over $1,000,000 in … [Read More...]

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Community Service Center Updates

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Be safe and stay connected with a free government-supported cell phone and up to 250 free monthly minutes. Free minutes every month for: local and long distance calling and text messaging. Plus: FREE 411 Directory Assistance, FREE 911 Emergency Tracking, NO contracts, NO credit checks, NO … [Read More...]

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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West Tennessee Workforce Investment Board and Southwest Human Resource Agency, Administrative Entity for LWIA -11, are soliciting proposals from qualified organizations for the operation of federally … [Read More...]

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