Unsubstantiated job lead

Rumor has it …

Leatherman is hiring through AreoTek-

9600 NE Cascade Parks Way. (by IKEA) ...

This was sent to me via a source I trust.  Good luck if you decide to pursue it.

Internal Revenue Service

Temp Filing Season Hires

NOV 8, 2012

We will be hiring 15 temporary employees to work through filing season. The announcement will post to USAJobs on November 13. They are GS-3 clerical positions. The work season will be January 22 through April 15.

A good way to get on permanent.

The link: https://www.usajobs.gov/

The best time to find a job is during the holidays!

The best time to find a job is during the holidays!

The Milicruit Online Career Fair for Veterans & Military Spouses is December 19th from 1-4 ET

Did you know the best time to look for a job is during the holiday season! Let Milicruit help you with your search. Register today if you’re not already http://www.veteranscareerfair.com/

We have gathered 42 Military friendly companies looking to hire veterans and military spouses. There is work from home positions as well as executive positions waiting for you to apply to within their virtual booths 24/7/365.

On December 19th from 1-4 ET, company recruiters will be available to chat with you for follow up on your application or more questions on their application process. But really all you need to know, we have gathered for you in one place- Their virtual booth.

No dressing up, no traffic and no tired feet from standing. If you’re on the east coast and want to work on the west coast we have you covered- our companies have listings nationwide and even worldwide if you want to go overseas for some.

Over 9300 military have been hired by the partners with Milicruit- Watch the number grow http://www.10000jobs.com/

Below are the companies that will have booths at the career fair:

Aetna
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
American Corporate Partners
American Red Cross
AOC Solutions
Arise Virtual Solutions Inc.
Camping World
CBRE
CHSi Middle East
Citi
Coach USA
Convergys
DaVita
Dish Network
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
General Motors
Graybar
Hero2Hire
IHG-Always Cc FranceneIM Flash
Lowe's
Level 3 Communications, Inc
Medline
MOAA
NCO Financial
Northwestern Mutual
Office of Personnel Mgmt
Penske Truck Leasing
Pepsi Beverages Company
Pfizer
Philips
Progressive
Sears
State Street Corporation
The SI Organization Inc.
Travelers
TSA

Union Pacific
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Waste Management  

WMATA- Washington Metro
Xerox Business Services

FRONTIER AIRLINES HIRING EVENT

FRONTIER AIRLINES HIRING EVENT

RECRUITING FOR

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTS ABOVE WING

When: Thursday, December 6th (invitations will be sent after you apply)
Where: PDX Airport

Qualifications: Minimum age of 18 years old
High school diploma or GED
Be able to work flexible schedule
Pass drug screening & background check
Able to lift 50-100 pounds frequently

How to apply: Email alexandra.lee@flyfrontier.com your resume with the subject line "PDX CSA"
Go to www.flyfrontier.com/Work-With-Us and apply online to the Portland position

Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Interstate Hotels & Resorts is the "parent" company for staffing at the Residence Inn near the Lloyd Center and Hyatt Place Portland at Cascade Station.

They are also hiring for Front Desk Clerk.  Their link is here.

Sage Hospitality

One of the resident veterans at the Martha Washington has asked for postings related to hospitality and/or 'fine dining'. 

To that end, Sage Hospitality currently has 29 openings.  Some are food related, some are front desk, and some are related to room attendant.

Here is the link: Sage Hospitality.

Public Memorial Service

We hope that you are able to join us for a public

Memorial Service

To honor all Veterans that faithfully defended our country in times of war and peace.  Military Funeral Honors will be rendered for nearly 200 men and women who did not receive this final demonstration of a grateful nation at the time of their death.

Monday, December 3, 2012 at 12:30pm

Evergreen Memorial Gardens

1101 NE 112th Avenue

Vancouver, WA

Volt Recruiting Event

Volt Workforce Solutions Recruiting Event! Wednesday, November 28, 11a.m. – 3p.m.

This event is for new Candidates only!

** See details at Job Club tomorrow **

Winter holiday resources

Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION     INTAKE PROCEDURE        ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS LANGUAGES      AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Portland Toy and Joy Makers     (503) 231-8697 - This number will not be connected until November 19th!   Seasonal program providing children (infants-13years) of low income families with gifts during November and December. Those wishing to make donations: call (503)823-0922.     Call for information: will begin taking calls on Intake line on November 19th. Phone number will not be connected until that date. Hold times can be lengthy, please be patient.  ID and proof of address needed. Low-income families with children infants-13 years of age.  This program participates in the HANDS database, which tracks families who have applied to other programs. Families who have applied for toys elsewhere are not eligible to apply to Portland Toy and Joy. Okay to apply to other programs for food.          January-October: Monday-Friday 8:30am-noon November-December: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm             All clients must have proof of residence, proof of guardian of children, proof of income. English  97201-206, 97208-221, 97223(Portland Only), 97224(Portland Only), 97227, 97230-233, 97236, 97239, 97266  5916 NE Going Street     Portland               97218
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION    INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS     LANGUAGES      AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Metro Church of Christ (971) 282-6832 - Christmas Hotline (Hotline)                 Providing Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes this holiday season. Christmas requests on Dec. 1, 2012. You may register at the website at any time by going to www.metrocofc.org and clicking on the Benevolence link. All messages left on the voice mail prior to the official opening date may be erased. No Toys are available this year. Register at the website or call the designated hotline for Appointment day and time. Please DO NOT call the church's phone number to request a box. Church is accepting requests ONLY from people whose permanent residence is in far East County, specifically for these zip codes ONLY: 97230, 97233, 97236, 97024, 97030, 97060, or 97080. Eligible callers may receive help from Metro on one holiday only. All applicants must have an appointment and be able to pick up their box at the church. Deliveries will be limited to handicapped or seniors with disabilities that keep them from driving. Website and message line, hours not applicable. The church requires proof that the applicant's current address is in their service area. Proof can be a drivers' license, photo ID, or a bill with the current address and applicant's name on it.         English - Church has no staff that speak other languages               Far east Multnomah County, specifically zip codes 97230, 97233, 97236, 97024, 97030, 97060, 97080          1525 NW Division, Gresham 97030
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE                 ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS     AREA SERVED	St. Vincent de Paul - Portland    (503) 235-8431 (Christmas Food Box)      Christmas food boxes for families with children in need. Stop by or call the Christmas Request Intake line. Intake line is answered by volunteers Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm. Phone line opens Monday, November 12th, and will remain in operation during open hours until quota is filled.    Residents of Multnomah County only with the exception of Southwest areas. Families with children. Must not have signed up last year. Monday-Friday 10am-2pm.         Multnomah County with the exception of Southwest areas         5120 SE Milwaukie Blvd, Portland 97202
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS     AREA SERVED	Sunshine Division City of Portland Police             (503) 823-2102 (Intake) Providing Christmas Food Boxes to residents of City of Portland in need of holiday assistance.          Call or walk in beginning November 1st to request a food box. Must provide address as well as names and ages of all household members.  City of Portland Resident. Sunshine Division participates in a local database that contains names of applicants for Holiday Assistance in the area. People who wish to receive Adopt a Family from Salvation Army should not apply at Sunshine Division.  Begin applying November 1st                                     City of Portland 687 N. Thompson Street, Portland 97227
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION                 INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Union Gospel Mission  211 On Christmas Day, Union Gospel Mission will provide a meal for people in need or experiencing homelessness. Walk-in Must be experiencing homelessness      Tuesday, December 25th, 10am-2pm Multnomah        3 NW Third Avenue, Portland 97209
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                DOCUMENTS                     AREA SERVED	Salvation Army Cascade Division              (503) 493-3925 (Main phone)      Will provide Christmas food boxes for families in need, with toys included for children ages 0-12.   Apply in person at 5325 N. Williams Ave Must live within service area. Salvation Army participates in a clearinghouse database to prevent duplication of services by different agencies for the same family.     From 9am-1pm at 5325 N. Williams Ave., Portland: Nov. 8; Nov. 15; Nov. 29; Dec. 1; Dec. 6 Distribution Day will be Saturday, Dec. 22nd. When people sign up, they will be given information on a specific time to return to pick up toys and food. Must bring proof of address showing residence within zip code service area, and picture ID for applicant. Must bring some form of ID for each member of the household that includes a date of birth. Examples: Social Security card, birth certificate, medical card, school ID, report card, etc. Must also bring 30 days proof of income and be below poverty guidelines.                                Must reside in one of the following zip codes: 97002, 97032, 97034, 97035, 97036, 97068, 97070, 97140, 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97219, 97220, 97221, 97222, 97227, 97231, 97232, 97239, 97266, 97267
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION                 INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                                AREA SERVED    ADDRESS	Radio Cab Foundation   (503) 205-3335 ext: 2 (Main phone)         Radio Cab Foundation's Turkey Project will again be delivering Christmas turkeys with all the fixings to people in need living in Greater Portland. Delivery will start on December 15th or you can pick up your box on December 22nd Beginning November 22nd, people may go to the Radio Cab Foundation website and write a short letter online (or send snail mail letter at address provided) writing about a family they know who is in need this Christmas.                Families living in Greater Portland area Not applicable Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Clark counties                1613 NW Kearny, Portland 97209
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION   INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                ADDRESS	Christ Memorial Community Church                      211 Will be offering a community Christmas meal for those in need.                Walk in All welcome       Saturday, December 15th 11am-3pm or until the food is gone.   1552 N Killingsworth Street, Portland 97217
Group\Name     Program Contact SERVICE DESCRIPTION     INTAKE PROCEDURE       ELIGIBILITY          SERVICE HOURS                AREA SERVED	Lift Urban Portland         (503) 221-1224 - Lift Urban Portland (Main phone)            Annual Christmas dinner on December 25th from 12pm-2pm Congregation Beth Israel 1972 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209 Walk in All welcome       Christmas Dinner: December 25, 12pm-2pm Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Clark, Skamania

Age-Proofing Your Job Application

Want to know how to "age proof" your job applications?  Come read and share from an essay written by Kelly Eggers.

Job Club

8:30am - 9:45am

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Employment Access Center

FREE December Chronic Pain and Stress Reduction Class

EFT is a drug free, easy-to-learn self-applied technique proven effective at reducing chronic pain and stress.   

Multiple studies indicate that EFT reduces pain by an average of over 60%.   Clinical trial results show radical reductions in PTSD symptoms.   EFT also reduces TBI symptoms.  EFT is easily delivered in person or over Skype, making it ideal for both urban and rural Vets.

Sat  Dec 8th, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm  

Next date: Jan 12th, 2012.  

Free from the non-profit Veterans Stress Project.

RSVP to: Marilyn McWilliams, Veterans Stress Project 

at Marilyn@EFTCatalyst.com  or 503-281-0195  for exact address: informal setting near 16th & NE Broadway, Portland OR 97212.

Demonstration:    19 minute on-line video of 4 vets using EFT:  http://tinyurl.com/EFTforVets

Download the brochure PDF.

Greetings from "Hire Our Heros"

Today and everyday we give thanks to our HEROES near and far fighting for our honor and our country to protect us from harm.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with many blessings. For those struggling from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy please know we are thinking of you and that you are in our prayers.

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!

Be A Hero-Hire A Hero & VIP Careers Team

Holiday Meal Deal.. time sensitive

AGAIN ... out of the normal BUT I know most of you are on severely restricted budgets.

Portland Food 4 Less on 82nd and Powell (Tri-Met bus #72) is offering their annual holiday meal deal.

PURCHASE a 4# Black Forest Ham and get the following items free:

• Grade A hen turkey up to 12#
• 5# bag of russet potatoes
• Western Family turkey gravy mix
• Western Family biscuits
• Western Family: either corn or green beans
• 8" pumpkin or apple pie

Your cost for this package will be $24.95.

The holiday meal is available while supplies last!

** Don't forget to take your shopping bags!**

Job Club 11.21.2012

This week, we will meet in the computer classroom and work on Internet Applications and How to Attach your Resume to another document or email.

• Please check-in before 8:30am ... we are not allowed to admit people late to classes.

• If you have your resume prepared, please bring it with you.  Otherwise, we will make a "dummy" document for you to practice attaching.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this week!

Time Sensitive ... City of Portland

The City of Portland is holding information sessions for the public on their office support specialist positions and the application process.  The information may be helpful in applying for other positions with the city. 

These are today and tomorrow. 

 Attend an Informational Workshop

Learn more about what it takes to work as a

Office Support Specialist II

Monday, November 19, 2012, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Portland Community College Cascade Campus

Margaret Carter Technology Education Building, Rm. 123

705 N. Killingsworth

Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Multnomah County Library – Midland

805 S.E. 122nd Avenue

Portland, OR 97233

Attendance is not required – no registration needed

Seating availability is limited!

For more information about how to apply online contact:

Keri Caffreys at (503) 823-4034 or email: keri.caffreys@portlandoregon.gov

Veteran Career and Job Fair - Portland

Portland to Host Veteran Career and Job Fair
11/13/2012
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland 1401 North Wheeler Avenue Portland, OR 97227 Exhibit Hall - Rose Quarter   Join other veterans and their dependents in meeting the top employers in the area and learning about the best career moves.   For information, contact Gary Dominick 503.947.1845 ​

HOLIDAY RESOURCES, corrected

RADIO CAB FOUNDATION

1613 NW Kearny Portland, OR 97209

Begining November 22th, people may go to the Radio Cab Foundation website and write a short letter online (or send

snail mail letter at address provided) writing about a family they know who is in need this Christmas

www.radiocabcares.org

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Salvation Army Cascade Division

- Gresham Site (for east county residents only)

473 SE 194th Ave Portland, Or.

503-618-8270 (Office) 503-661-2704 (Fax)

Walk in to apply on one of the following days: 11/1, 11/6, 11/8, 11/13, 11/14 from 8 to noon and 1-3:30

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Salvation Army

Cascade Division

5325 N. Williams Ave. Portland Or. 503-493-3925

Intakes will be 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/1 from 9-1pm and 12/6 10-1

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Sunshine Division

687 N. Thompson St. Portland, Or.

503-823-2102

Portland Residents. Food boxes call or walk in after Nov. 1 to request food box. Bring proof of address and list of all

family members in household.

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Metro Church of Christ

1525 NW Division St. Gresham Or.

503-810-9721

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Portland Toy and Joy Makers

5916 NE Going St. Portland, Or

503-231-8697- number will not be connected until the week of November 19th .

Services available only to those living within the designated zip codes. - Long wait times. PLEASE be patient.

2012 Thanksgiving Hot Meal Sites

Date Agency Location Times

November 19

City Team Ministries 526 SE Grand Ave 5-7

First Baptist Church 909 SW 11th Ave. 2-4pm

November 20

Sisters of the Road 133 NW 6th Ave. 10-2:30pm

November 21

City Team Ministries 526 SE Grand Ave 4 pm

Portland Rescue Mission 111 W. Burnside St. 5 pm

Genesis Community Fellowship 5425 NE 27th Ave. 5:30-7:30

November 22 THANKSGIVING DAY

Blanchet House 310 NW Glisan St. 5-7 pm

Sno Cap 17805 SE Stark St. 12-2 pm

American Legion 2146 SE Monroe St. 11:30 am

Union Gospel Mission 3 NW 3rd Ave 10 am- 2pm

Elm Court Loaves and Fishes

seniors 60 and over

1032 SW Main St. 11:30-1

Belmont Loaves and Fishes

Seniors 60 and over

4610 SE Belmont 11:30-1

St. Francis 330 SE 11th Ave. 3:30 pm

Rockwood United Methodist Church 17805 SE Stark 12-2 pm

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 147 NW 19th 12-2 pm

Celebrate Tabernacle 8131 N. Denver

503-890-5393

Feast for SE

Mt. Scott Community Center

5530 SE 72nd

Call to sign up 503-593-0427

2-4

Lift Urban Portland 2701 NW Vaughn St. Ste. 102 12-2

Union Gospel Mission 3 NW 3rd 10-2

November 23

Grace Memorial Episcopal 1535 NE 17th Ave. 6pm

HOLIDAY RESOURCES

RADIO CAB FOUNDATION

1613 NW Kearny Portland, OR 97209

Begining November 22th, people may go to the Radio Cab Foundation website and write a short letter online (or send

snail mail letter at address provided) writing about a family they know who is in need this Christmas

www.radiocabcares.org

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Salvation Army Cascade Division

- Gresham Site (for east county residents only)

473 SE 194th Ave Portland, Or.

503-618-8270 (Office) 503-661-2704 (Fax)

Walk in to apply on one of the following days: 11/1, 11/6, 11/8, 11/13, 11/14 from 8 to noon and 1-3:30

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Salvation Army

Cascade Division

5325 N. Williams Ave. Portland Or. 503-493-3925

Intakes will be 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/1 from 9-1pm and 12/6 10-1

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Sno Cap

17808 SE Stark St. Portland Or.

Low income families east of 82nd Ave. -Toys for children 12 and under.

Apply in person at the Rockwood Church. Bring a piece of mail with name and address to prove residence.

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Sunshine Division

687 N. Thompson St. Portland, Or.

503-823-2102

Portland Residents. Food boxes call or walk in after Nov. 1 to request food box. Bring proof of address and list of all

family members in household.

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Metro Church of Christ

1525 NW Division St. Gresham Or.

503-810-9721

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Portland Toy and Joy Makers

5916 NE Going St. Portland, Or

503-231-8697- number will not be connected until the week of November 19th .

Services available only to those living within the designated zip codes. - Long wait times. PLEASE be patient.

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