Weekly Newsletter: July 26

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Boys & Girls Club Announces Name Change to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta
 

Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA, the Augusta area’s premier youth development organization, announces a name change to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta. The name change reflects the non-profit’s unique history of service to the Augusta area while providing room for growth and encompassing the surrounding counties the organization currently serves. 

“Our name change will more clearly communicate who we are and where we serve,” says Boys & Girls Clubs CEO, Kim Evans. “So often, when we work with people who live outside of this area, we find that they are confused about where our Clubs are located. We frequently hear questions that present the need to clarify, such as, ‘What does CSRA stand for?’ followed by ‘Are you in Savannah?’. Our city’s name is recognized and respected globally and the name change allows us to use that recognition to broaden our impact.”



Merle Norman Cosmetics Celebrates 90 Years



You can visit your local Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio July 27 - 30 from 9 AM - 6 PM at 622 S Harris St in Sandersville, GA, for prizes, treats, and games!



 

COVID Resources




Chamber Members, interested in hosting a on-site vaccination clinic for your employees? Contact CHCS to schedule them to come out.



Gov. Kemp Signs New COVID-19 Executive Orders
MARCH 31, 2021


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Sandersville and Davisboro Head Start locations will be site locations for the Summer Transition Program.




 

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OFTC to Host 2021 Career & Job Expo in July 

Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) will host the annual 2021 Career and Job Expo in Dublin on Wednesday, July 21 and in Sandersville on Wednesday, July 28 from 9 AM to 12 PM.

The Dublin event will take place in the DuBose Porter Business and Industry Training Center and Sandersville’s in the Ben J. Tarbutton Jr. Business Development Center.

These events are open to the public and will provide job seekers with an opportunity to meet with employers seeking to hire qualified candidates, learn of important community resources, and receive information on career training available through OFTC.

Each year a variety of employers attend both events, giving attendees access to numerous industries and employment opportunities.

“There are many local companies and organizations who are seeking employees, particularly those with the technical skills we teach at OFTC,” shared Saketta Brown, OFTC’s Career Services and Disabilities Coordinator. “The programs we offer at OFTC reflect the labor needs of our communities and during the 2021 Career & Job Expo we’ll have college admissions and financial aid staff available to walk interested participants through our admissions application or financial aid process if they’d like to enroll in one of our hands-on programs to aid in their employability.”

Brown offers the following tips for OFTC’s 2021 Career & Job Expo attendees:
• Dress professionally as first impressions are important.
• Bring several copies of your resume.
• There will be many applicants approaching employers at the same time—remain positive and be patient.
• Send a thank you note or email after the fair. Most candidates won’t follow up with employers afterwards and this will help make you stand out.

The 2021 Career Fair & Job Expo is one-way OFTC links trained students with area employers. The career services department provides students with individualized career counseling, assessments, interviewing tips and resume writing assistance. For more information visit the Career Services page on the College’s website, OFTC.edu, or call 478-274-7643.

OFTC’s $25 Admissions Application Fee for the Fall 2021 semester will be waived on July 21 and 28 at all OFTC locations. 





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Georgia SMART Plan


Small businesses, like yours, need an easier, more affordable way to offer healthcare to your employees. An Anthem SMART plan can help you do both.

The Chamber has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) to administer the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan (SMART). This plan allows smaller employers to join together to share in the overall claims risk. By being part of a larger, self-funded pool, employers have financial protection backed by Anthem.

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