Mendocino Celebrates Success

Every year almost 30,000 customers walk through the doors of the Mendocino Works Resource Centers - and most of them are looking for a job. They come to us because our services extend far beyond what you'll usually find at an employment agency. The same thing is true for you - our business customers.

Through the joint venture of Mendocino Works, you will also find layoff assistance and prevention, outstanding financial incentives, and access to crucial information to help your business succeed.

Mendocino Works wouldn't work without the Workforce Investment Board (WIB), comprised of private employers and public agency representatives. The WIB oversees the management of Mendocino Works, continually working to ensure our services are meeting our local employer's needs.

At the recent "Celebration of Success 2002" held June 1st at the Ukiah Conference Center, we honored 57 customers who have discovered the unique benefits of working with us. Two of those honorees are pictured here: Richard Kemppe, who works at Wal-Mart, and Nicole Bartel and Skip Sloan, shown onsite at their new tree nursery business.

Mendocino Works is here for all members of the community - whether you're looking for a job or your next employee, wanting to upgrade your skills or business, need assistance with training, or are seeking information about the multitude of community resources available to you.

Perhaps the best way to learn about how we can assist your business is to hear about how we've helped other local employers. Let's start with Janis Tappin of Personal Management Services, our "Employer of the Year":

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Personal Management Services has hired six Mendocino Works clients through the On-the-Job Training program. The OJT program paid half the employee's wages during the contract period, which helped tremendously during training. Two of those employees were also hired through the Work Experience program, which paid the entire wage during the training period. These employees worked out so well because they were highly motivated and ready to go to task. I would not hesitate to use Mendocino Works services again. In fact, whenever I need a new employee, I always check with Mendocino Works first.

Janis Tappin
Owner / Administrator, Personal Management Services

MENDOCINO BOTANICAL GARDENS

"I would still be struggling with a tremendous workload if it had not been for the services I received through Mendocino Works. Our Office Assistant, Alyce Power, came to us through the Work Experience Program, tackling many office duties, including several computer programs. We were able to secure her position with the On-the-Job Training Program where she was able to learn the basics of the work responsibilities in the Garden Shop. Her positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm has made her one of our prized employees."

Rachel Miller, HR Manager

ECOSYSTEMS

"EcoSystems Design & Development contacted Mendocin Works to help with our manpower needs for a project at the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians. Ecosystems had never used a public employment agency before after how we were treated and the outcome of hiring good employees has solidly sold us with your capabilities and performance."

Jay Keel, Project Manager

RETECH SYSTEMS, LLC

When my company was forced to implement a reduction in force, I wanted to assure that the affected employees had information on services available to them and outplacement assistance. The Mendocino Private Industry Council (MPIC) and the Employment Development Department (two Mendocino Works partners) provided packets of information and sent representatives to meet with employees in person. The employees were able to make appointments on the spot to meet with counselors and were able to hear first hand about the numerous services available to them.
I've had very positive feedback from employees who are taking advantage Mendocino Works services, from resume preparation to guidance on the interview process. I appreciated the responsiveness and assistance provided by MPIC's staff. It made a very difficult process a little easier for everyone concerned.

Carolyn Webb
Manager, Human Resources

PACIFIC INTERNET

Whenever I need a new employee, I check with Mendocino Works first - in fact, forty percent of my original employees came through them. Kat has been with us since the beginning and is now our Manager of Technical Support. And Dee Dee, our Office Manager, was with us for three years.

Employees referred by Mendocino Works are pre-screened, already trained, and ready to go to work. And there is no risk involved - if they don't work out, you're under no obligation to hire them. The fact that half the training wages are picked up is another big advantage. It simply makes good business sense to check with MPIC when you're ready to hire. It's a great organization.

Jim Persky, Owner

If you would like to join this list of satisfied customers, please give us a call at (800) 616-1196, or stop by and visit one of the Mendocino Works six resource centers in Mendocino County. And if you are interested in serving on the Workforce Investment Board, please call Morgaine Colston at (707) 463-6389.