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Board of Trustees Meeting
June 22, 2010
Attendees:
Glenn Baker, NJ Workforce
John Biondi, IBEW LU 351JATC
Ken Brahl, ShopRite
Phil Brewer, Holiday Inn
Marcia Campagna, NJ Workforce
Arthur Campbell, Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Mary Ellen Clark, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Kristi Conner, NJ Workforce
Dianna Crone, CPAC
Dustin Dalfonso, FedEx
Carol Dann, Camden County College
Gregg DeBaere, Atlantic Coast Communications
Marge DellaVecchia, Deputy County Administrator
Gary Divens, Camden County College
Rev. Tony Evans Sr., Dooley House
Victor Figueroa, Housing Authority of the City of Camden
Janet Finch, FedEx
Pat Fitzgerald, Camden County Technical Schools
Lois Forman, Independence Rehab
Joan Giordano, Camden County Resource Center
Lori Godorov, The Work Group
Ella Gorrell, NJ Workforce
Rhonda Hurley, Housing Authority City of Camden
Carla Janoff, Careers U.S.A.
Thomas Jenkins, Integrated Technology Concepts LLC
Deborah Kelley, IBM
Sandy Kelly, CCIA
Siobhan Kelly, Technical Schools of Camden County
Raymond Lamboy, LAEDA
Jonathan Lane, Rutgers University
Angela Lucas, HireAbility
Gina Lorusso, Camden County Board of Social Services
Kathy Mayfield, Camden County One-Stop
Rob McCutchen, FedEx
Carole Miller, SJTA
Winifred Miller, Camden County Board of Social Services
Albert Monillas, Technical Schools of Camden County
Melanie Monturano, Camden County College
Robin Morris, Camden County Resource Center
Lisa Murphy, NJ Workforce
Freeholder Jeffrey Nash, Camden County
Darryl O’Hannon, NJ Workforce
Angel Osorio, Youth Investment Council Member
Teresa Owens, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Judi Palombi, Camden County Health Services
Jyi Peterson, Camden County Resource Center
Michael Randolph, NJ Transit
Robert Schiavinato, U.O.S.S.
Hary Segner III, Ewing Cole
Frank Shaw, Camden County Resource Center
Shawn Sheekey, Camden County Board of Social Services
Nidia Sinclair, Camden County Resource Center
Anbar Sivaraman, Camden County College
Kathleen Skerrit, Stockton Graduate
Angelina Skerrit, Daughter of Kathleen Skerrit
Sharon Stephens, Camden County Resource Center
Debbie Sutherland, Camden County Resource Center
Paul Toepel, Holman Auto Group
Emery Troy, Dooley House
Michael Willmann, WMSH Marketing Communications
Jennifer Young, Verizon
Jim Youse, NJ Workforce
Terri Ballard, CCWIB Comptroller and Office Manager
Michelle Faison, CCWIB Office Administrator
Sherriea Gorden, CCWIB Executive Assistant
Father Joseph Messina, CCWIB Community Liaison
Jerome Phillips, CCWIB Transportation Manager
Theo Primas, Esq., CCWIB, Program Evaluator
Jeffrey S. Swartz, CCWIB, Executive Director
Freeholder Nash Welcome
Freeholder Nash thanked the WIB and One-Stop staff for their on-going work and described the One-Stop as the “great jewel!” After giving a brief history of Camden being chosen as one of three pilot One-Stop’s, he recalled the WIB’s inception and commended the One-Stop for remaining innovative in providing the county’s 520,000 residents with workforce support services, and applauded the WIB and One-Stop for their hard work and proven success..
Invocation
Father Joseph Messina offered the Invocation.
Opening Remarks
Carla Janoff, WIB Vice-Chair welcomed attendees and explained she would be leading the meeting for Chair, Janet Moran who was unavailable to attend. Carla introduced Assistant Commissioner Mary Ellen Clark.
Mary Ellen assumed the position as Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Development in August 2010. Ms. Clark leads a staff of more than 600 people dedicated to providing employment-related services to employers and jobseekers, and she works to maintain and strengthen the partnerships that comprise New Jersey’s workforce development system.
Ms. Clark possess more than 26 years of experience in the information technology industry, serving as a director in the global program management group of Johnson and Johnson’s Information Technology Services division. She spent a number of years working in the pharmaceutical, forest products and agrichemicals industries, as well as consulting and teaching. She holds an M.S. in Management Systems Analysis, a certificate in Non-Profit Executive Leadership, a technical certificate in computer programming as well as a B.A. with general honors in music education from Douglass College.
Mary Ellen Clark Presentation
Assistant Commissioner Clark, a native “Jersey Girl” expressed her pleasure in coming to the southern part of the state for our annual meeting. Mary Ellen explained Camden is a favorite WIB to visit because we exemplify the concept of team work. She cited our Employer Empowerment Conference, Youth Fairs, and our Business Services Team that create the template of best practices replicated within the state.
Assistant Commissioner Clark described her position as exciting and challenging with the recent retirement of more than 100 state employees. She indicated she works diligently to strengthen partnerships by working with local and state staff, providing resources such as regional training sessions that allow employees to gain the proper tools to deliver services seamlessly. Local and state employee roles and responsibilities are being clearly defined allowing for transparency in the delivery of services. She discussed an exciting software tool, “Burning Glass” that will assist job seekers in building a winning resume and provide an opportunity to create a descriptive and professional resume suited to be competitive in the marketplace. She said that the average time spent job searching is reported to be just 70 minutes per day, and statistics show that the people who get the best jobs are the ones who spend more than this limited amount of time job searching. They tend to obtain the most interviews, leading to the best chance of obtaining employment. She further explained that a proactive approach is necessary and that networking is often the key.
Other state initiatives in Camden County include NEG (National Emergency Grants) which assist workers in the Financial, Pharmaceutical, and Municipal sectors and Customized Training Grants, (Camden received 16 grants resulting in 151 jobs).
Another resource provided by the state is going to allow counties to rollover unused literacy funding for use in the current year and the employer wage match requirement has been eliminated making it very attractive for employers to participate in the program.
Assistant Commissioner Clark advised attendees of the state’s new website, Jobs4Jersey.com, she expressed her commitment to Building Bridges, and stated she welcomes feedback. A brief Question and Answer session followed.
Business Meeting
- Call to Order: Carla Janoff, Vice Board Chair, called to order the WIB’s Annual Board Meeting at 9:05 AM.
- Sunshine Law. Thomas Jenkins read the Sunshine Law.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the meeting minutes of May 18, 2010 was made by Michael Willmann and second by Sandra Kelly. Motion Carried.
A motion to approve the slate of officers for an additional year ending June 30, 2012 was made by Albert Monillas and second by Raymond Lamboy. The motion carried.
Chair, Janet P. Moran, Vice-Chair, Carla Janoff, Secretary/Treasurer, Tom Jenkins
An Overview of the One-Stop Career Center Video Presentation
The audience viewed a video explaining the One- Stop Services for employers and job seekers. Flash drive and DVD copies are available from the WIB. The Camden County Improvement Authority, NJ Workforce, Camden County Resource Center and One-Stop Career Center will incorporate the video in their respective tool kits to showcase the offered services.
Employer of the Year Award
Jeff Swartz recognized FedEx as this year’s Employer of year. The Barrington home delivery facility worked successfully with the One-Stop Career Center and held several positive recruitments allowing them to meet their human resource needs. Mr. Rob McCutcheon accepted the award.
Workforce NJ Success Stories of Inspirational Transitions
Attendees heard testimonials from Deborah Kelley and Kathleen Skerrit regarding their journeys though the One-Stop Career Center resulting in the attainment of additional education allowing them to build upon and reframe their work experiences to improve their employability in the current job market. A copy of the annual report was distributed with an expanded version of each transition. Copies of the report are available upon request.
Closing
Carla thanked members and guests for attending the meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.
Submitted by,
Sherriea Gorden
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