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Mobile Works announces $764,000 investment for
Thursday, Aug 9th, 2012


Mobile Works recently announced that it has partnered with Tri-Nova, Volunteers of America and Bishop State to provide short-term skills training for laid-off workers. An investment of $764,000 in federal funds will pay for training programs in industrial automation instrumentation, nursing assisting, welding and direct support professionals. Those who lost their job due to company closure, downsizing, were self-employed or a displaced homemaker are eligible for this program. �This training could be a new start for those unemployed and wanting to position themselves to compete for jobs in Mobile County,� said Sydney Raine, Mobile Works president.

Also, a Training Fair will be held this Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. � 1:30 p.m. at the Alabama Career Center located at 515 Springhill Plaza Court for job seekers to learn more about the new training programs. Representatives from Trinova, Bishop State Community College and Volunteers of America will be on hand to share the advantages of entering these programs.

Mobile Works is the local workforce investment agency operating under Alabama�s Workforce Investment Act. Individuals interested in learning more about the skills training scholarships should contact Mobile Works at 432-0909 or visit www.mobile-works.org.

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