Openings for paid training opportunities
SER Jobs For Progress, a federally funded job training program announces the availability of several openings for paid job training positions. SER partners with community organizations in providing paid job training opportunities for seniors wanting to re-enter the work force. Eligible applicants must be 55 years or older, currently unemployed, and be a low income family. Training opportunities currently are available with Mercy Regional Medical Center, Habitat For Humanity, Turtle Lake Refuge, Mancos School District, La Plata County Humane Society, La Plata County, American Cancer Society, Colorado Work Force Center, and Colorado Welcome Center. Interested applicants should contact the SER Jobs For Progress office at 970-385-3995.
Letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger with food drive
The Cortez branch of the United States Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers have announced their 2012 Stamp Out Hunger food drive. On Saturday, May 12, letter carriers across the country, in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, will be collecting food for families in need. Area residents are asked to Fill a Bag. Feed Families.
Its easy to help just collect and bag non-perishable food items, such as canned meats or fish, soup, juice, vegetables, pasta, cereal and rice. Please do not include items that have expired or are in glass containers. Place the bag(s) by the mailbox for the letter carrier to deliver to a local food bank or pantry.
To learn more about this program, visit helpstampouthunger.com.