Nevada Automotive Jobs

Unions Rally for Local Jobs
...time, an estimated 17,000 construction jobs went away. Jobs that are gone for now, but not forgotten. Workers in southern Nevada united for a pre-Labor Day rally....union members pounded the pavement with the message, "Nevada jobs for Nevada workers." "You have to support ...Oscar Goodman say they are focused on creating jobs. "If we could have a project ...city can help them a little bit, jobs have to be created. That simple -- no if... Mallory has been fortunate to stay employed, but says he's seen others ... contractors will sometimes win the low bid. That's Nevada tax money the unions want reinvested ...

Unemployment in North Las Vegas Skyrocketing
We all know that construction is the heart of unemployment in southern Nevada. Since the sounds of hammers, saws and machines have slowly subsided, so have the jobs in North Las Vegas. Electrician Theodore Walker is hoping... and down on his luck, Walker hopes faxing this resume to a potential employer will be his ticket to a new job. "I haven't gotten any good responses...population, followed by 18-percent African Americans. Many are employed by either city services or construction. "If you ... now waits for a call back. But with no construction jobs in sight, he says he's willing to do anything....

Sierra Nevada Job Corps graduates 106 students
... 106 Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center students graduated Friday, they were ...Rep. Dean Heller as the ceremony's keynote speaker. Job corps is an educational and vocational training.... Charleston Street in Stead that offers underprivileged Nevada youth ages 16-24 a chance... to provide no-cost education and career technical training. Friday's graduates have...,000 students that have graduated from Sierra Nevada Job Corps during the past 30.... The skills the graduates gained while attending job corps will help improve not only...," student Jose Macias said. "Because of Job Corps, I have the skills I need to find...

Cummins, maker of diesel engines, to move 400 jobs to Mexico
... (AP) — Cummins Filtration has announced plans to move 400 jobs at its Lake Mills plant to a factory in Mexico. The division of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. announced Tuesday its oil and fuel filter..., beginning in November. Cummins executive Rich Freeland says the decision to move the jobs came as a result of the filtration industry becoming increasingly price sensitive and a recent...second quarter. Officials say 400 workers at the plant in Winnebago County will lose their jobs between November 2009 and March 2010. Other operations at the ...

Nevada Third-Worst In Unemployment
The unemployment rate in Nevada reached 12-point-five-percent in July, making the Silver State's jobless situation the third-worst in the country. Nevada's condition is behind Michigan, where unemployment declined only slightly to sit at an even 15-percent, and Rhode Island at 12-point-seven-percent. Rounding out the top five are Oregon and California tied at eleven-point-nine-percent, and South Carolina in fifth place coming in with eleven-point-eight-percent. Joblessness rose in 26 states last month, and 16 states suffered double-digit losses last month. In all, 14 states and the District of...

CAREER DECISION: College-bound face clouded jobs outlook [The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.]
...were terrified and faced a lot of struggles finding employment," Gjerde said. In contrast, underclassmen are "really optimistic ... said. Meanwhile, an influx of past graduates are returning to the career center for help after losing their jobs,... and the state as a whole. The rankings are based on employment data and employer surveys. Many of the listed jobs are the same statewide but one of ... several kinds of computer industry jobs such as technician, software engineer and systems analyst. ... Department of Labor: Registered nurse General manager Auto mechanic Insurance agent sales Licensed practical...

Nevada's unemployment rate now 3rd highest in U.S.
...Silver State trails only Michigan--at 15 percent--and Rhode Island--at 12.7 percent. Nevada's neighbor, California has a rate six-tenths less at 11.9, according to ... 179,300 Nevadans are now unemployed and actively seeking work, which highlights the severity of the current recession, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. DETR. "Since April, the jobless rate increased 1.9 percentage points, adding 27,600 ... of 13.1 percent. It is not only the highest unemployment rate among Nevada's metro areas, it also ranks in the top five across all areas of similar size...

Fired US Workers Seek Health Plans as...
... said Nelson, whose husband lost his job in February. "We've been paying $...$1,100." U.S. workers who lose their jobs can remain on their employer's health plan for as long as... Associates Inc. It's available for employees who lost their job from Sept. 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, ... more or get rejected." Individual plans, as opposed to an employer-sponsored group plan, are the "fastest growing ... mechanic in February, has found work as an auto mechanic but doesn't receive health benefits, she said. "We've deplenished ...Laden said, and don't assume that a new employer's coverage will start the day you do....

Program Helps Young Workers Try Out Their Career Field
...around that spot. Tom Fuller with the state Department of Employment wouldn’t predict a turnaround, but ...overall jobless rate - is one of the worst in the U.S. State employment economist, Art Ayre, says young ...earned about $1500 to $1800 for eight weeks of work. The auto shop’s owner, Jake Hammer,...if the teenager wants to turn a wrench between auto repair classes. The Youth Summer Works ...Less than two-thirds of the spending on the youth employment program actually winds up in the hands ... of the program is to set teenagers on a career path. Being a full-time mechanic is still years away ...

Neighborhood Job Tracker for August 13, 2009
... find a job. Each week, we list available positions in our Neighborhood Job Tracker segment on Good Morning Cincinnati. Cincinnati State has openings for three key... Grants Administration, and a Human Resource Associate. Northern Kentucky University also has jobs available. They are hiring an Environmental Safety Specialist, an Assistant to Vice President, and Technical Coordinator. And the University of Cincinnati also has several open positions including an Auto Mechanic, a Program Manager and an Information Technology Analyst. You can send a story to multiple email addresses by separating the...

Manufacturer bringing 100 jobs to Morristown
... to open a Morristown plant that would create 100 new jobs. Wellco and it's parent company, Tactical Holdings Operations Incorporated, ...and non-military consumers. Wellco plans to purchase the former BOS Automotive Products Inc. building located in the Morristown Airport Industrial Park ... of Commerce President Thom Robinson. Robinson believes the 100 new jobs at Wellco means 70 new jobs at other local businesses. "There will be 70 other jobs in the retail, service and commercial sectors that will occur to supply that initial 100 jobs," said Robinson. Wellco hopes to open the new operation in 30 ...

Schools seek federal money for career...
Burlington School System is asking to borrow money through a federal stimulus program to help build a career-technical education center. The school board voted Monday to pursue the money. That request will go... center as a way to strengthen programs offered to students in areas such as computer-related technology, automotive work, health care and business/finance. Some board members have suggested it could help ...rsquo;t make a big difference in the amount of space at existing schools. Students who take classes at the career/technical center would spend part of the day there and part of the day at...

Nation's job cuts approach 1 Million ...
... are still a long way from a full recovery. In fact, monthly job cuts are likely to return to levels in excess of 100,000 ..., chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The July surge in job cuts was led by firms in the transportation industry, which announced ... automotive job-cut announcements were recorded. “Declining layoffs in the automotive industry may not be indicative of a turnaround. Instead, these employers simply may not have any room for additional ... only a marginal increase in retail sales,” he says, Job cuts in the telecommunication sector, on the other hand, appear to ...

Automotive parts manufacturer Lear to close El Paso site: 155 employees to lose jobs
Lear Corp., the Michigan-based automotive parts manufacturer, plans to close its El Paso distribution ... about half of what they were because of the lower sales by auto manufacturers," said Mel Stephens, vice president ... agency began meeting with employees last week to offer job search assistance. She said positions being lost include an accountant, senior quality engineer, human resources administrator, information technology positions,...search assistance along with the job readiness workshops and each person affected will be assigned an employment adviser," Macias-Cervantes wrote in an e-mail. Ed...

Free Training for More Than 500 Jobs Openings Forecasted for Local Automotive Suppliers
...-time job openings forecasted to be available next year with local automotive suppliers. “Between March through August of next year, local companies that serve as suppliers to the automotive industry will need to fill between 350 to 600 jobs,” said Dr. ... and production. Those completing the training will be MSSC certified production technicians. To enroll in the program, individuals must first attend one of ... the 12-week training program will be guaranteed an interview with a local employer. For additional information, or to register to attend an information session, contact ...