Employers and employees want and need the stability that comes with uninterrupted, predictable year-round work. “It’s good for the unemployed and it’s good for businesses. “Optimum Employment establishes an entirely new way to address long-term unemployment by linking two company positions into one year-round role,” said Marie Trzupek Lynch, president and CEO of Skills for Chicagoland’s Future. Unemployed individuals in the pilot group will begin employment at Divvy in late-April. Then, for four months (October-February), candidates will work as logistics associates at local stores, assisting with shipment, pricing, replenishment and selling during the peak holiday season. For eight months (March-October), candidates will be employed as Divvy rebalancers, supporting bicycle distribution throughout Chicago during the program’s peak months. “Optimum Employment provides job certainty for workers with two outstanding Chicago companies.”ĭeveloped by Skills for Chicagoland’s Future, Optimum Employment is a first-of-its-kind talent-sharing pilot solution for businesses seeking a dependable pipeline of qualified seasonal workers, while providing job seekers with predictable, long-term employment. “Skills for Chicagoland’s Future continues to innovate new ways to assist the long-term unemployed through a public-private partnership that is a win for businesses, for job seekers, and for the City,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. stores to create a 12-month employment opportunity for the unemployed. Launching in April, the innovative “Optimum Employment” pilot program will creatively solve the challenges businesses face with hiring qualified, seasonal employees by linking seasonal positions at Divvy and Gap Inc. that will bring year-round employment opportunities to unemployed Chicago and Cook County job seekers. Watching a one-year-old may feel uneventful, but this is when you witness your child’s first steps! Depending on what time of day you hold this card and the age of your child, you may also be responsible for taking the lead on a number of other cards, such as “diapering and potty training,” “bedtime routine,” “meals” “transportation (kids),” and “tidying up.” (If you build a fort in your living room while you’re on “watch,” then it’s only fair that you break it down and tidy up before re-dealing this card to your spouse or other caregivers.Skills for Chicagoland’s Future-a public-private partnership working to match businesses that have current, unmet hiring needs with qualified, unemployed job seekers-announced today a new partnership with Divvy, operated by Alta Bicycle Share, and Gap Inc. Good news: It’s amazing what can happen when you put down your phone and really watch your kids. Older children need watching, too, like preventing your ten-year-old from spraying WD-40 all over the living room when he mistakes it for air freshener (true story), or walking by your teen’s bedroom door constantly to make sure it’s open while a “friend” is over. If you have a little one, then you know that having eyes on your child is endless at the baby/toddler stage. Identifying and evaluating child’s current emotional state/special needs- Doctor/professional appointments for diagnosis and follow up- Researching and interviewing specialists for treatment such as therapists, OT, PT, speech- Discussing issues/treatment plan with child's teacher (consulting with “teacher communication” cardholder)- Scheduling specialist appointments- Educating oneself, teachers, childcare helpers, other parents and child on issue/risks/special needs/ancillary issues like bullying (options may include: books, seminars, find support groups for you and your child or start a support group)OTHER THINGS TO NOTE IF CHILD HAS AN ALLERGY/FOOD SENSITIVITY):- Educating oneself and others on how best to read food labels- Scheduling meetings with teacher- Creating a notebook to have in classroom with info on what child can/can't eat- Pre-planning for birthday parties and other events that involve bringing own snacks- Calling before parties and restaurants to find out what will be served or what options there are- Researching safe restaurants/deliver menus for childcare helpers
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