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Geographic Solutions Partners with Temple Economic Development Corporation to Launch New Employment Portal

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:33:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions has recently partnered with Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) to launch Employ Central Texas, a new employment portal to connect job seekers and employers across Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties.

Employ Central Texas represents a significant step forward in strengthening the regional workforce system. Powered by Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire software, the portal seamlessly integrates the functionality of the state’s existing employment system, WorkInTexas, to provide a secure, user-friendly platform to empower job seekers and employers.

“We are honored to partner with Temple EDC to help job seekers and employers across the Central Texas Region to find quality employment and candidates,” said Paul Toomey, President and Founder of Geographic Solutions. “We’re confident the Employ Central Texas Portal will make a positive impact on the regional economy and help create a healthier workforce.”

The portal offers job seekers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources to navigate the job market efficiently and effectively. Users will have access to search through thousands of jobs both locally and across the state, ensuring a diverse range of opportunities. The platform goes beyond listing jobs, it provides access to valuable resources such as training programs and career advancement guidance, enabling individuals to enhance their skills and value in the labor market.

Geographic Solutions President, Paul Toomey, to Present at Public Sector Data Summit in London

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:08:06 GMT

LONDON – Geographic Solutions Founder and President Paul Toomey will serve as a featured speaker at the Public Sector Data Summit in Westminster, London on January 19, 2023. Geographic Solutions is a leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, unemployment insurance, career exploration, and labour market information. The company’s business activities are focused on the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, as well as Asia Pacific.

Toomey, who is originally from the United Kingdom, will present ‘The Value of In Context and Just in Time Labour Market Information.’ This informative session will focus on the importance of and complexities with providing labour market information to job seekers and employers at the exact point and time that they need it. The presentation will offer examples from state public employment systems in the United States, as well as research on the use of near real-time workforce-related data to estimate the economic future of large corporations.

The Public Sector Data Summit features case studies and the newest technologies that aid improvements, efficiencies and savings across local and central government, the National Health Service (NHS), and the wider public sector. Presenters include leading senior public sector officials and experts from private sector solution providers. Toomey’s presentation will take place from 14:30-14:50 (GMT) at the Mountbatten Theatre – QEII Centre.

Over the past 30 years, Geographic Solutions has established itself as an innovative, best-in-class software systems developer – amassing a solid and sophisticated clientele of governments, universities, labour, and economic researchers. The company specializes in developing and maintaining online software for workforce development, economic development, education, corrections, human services, and unemployment insurance benefits.

The company is credited with implementing state-of-the-art online employment portals that collectively serve millions of job seekers, staff, and employers in more than 35 U.S. states and territories, far surpassing the reach and experience of any other vendor in the industry.

Texas Offers Paid Job Training

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:38:00 GMT

Read the full article by Erica Proffer at www.kvue.com.

The Texas Workforce Commission moved $10 million into a skills development fund. This investment marks a concerted effort to help job seekers upskill and boost their job search efforts. With more than two million Texans out of work, these workforce development efforts couldn't be better timed. The state spent $1.7 million for everyone to have access to Metrix Learning, with than 5,000 courses, so state residents can learn new skills and take the next step in their careers.

New IowaWORKS Mobile App Helps Job Seekers Connect With Workforce Services

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:36:00 GMT

Press release provided by Iowa Workforce Development; originally published on September 14, 2020.

DES MOINES - Today, Iowa Workforce Development announced the launch of the new IowaWORKS mobile application that expands work search services for Iowans. The mobile app is an extension of the employment services system IowaWORKS.gov, which helps job seekers update their resumes, search for jobs, and communicate with IowaWORKS staff members. Customers can download the app at no cost to them through Google Play or the Apple App Store.

“The pandemic has brought to the forefront of almost every aspect of our lives, the need to have a comprehensive and robust digital presence. Our new application for mobile devices will connect Iowans with IowaWORKS resources and provide direct communication with our talented workforce advisors,” said Director Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development. “We will continue to find new ways to provide assistance to Iowans in the safest and broadest terms possible and today's launch is a big step forward for Iowa Workforce Development."

IowaWORKS Mobile App Features:
•   Customize and save job searches
•   Communicate with IowaWORKS staff
•   View jobs from multiple job boards
•   Update resume information
•   Apply for jobs

“The mobile app is an all-in-one tool for job seekers who want to take their job search with them anywhere,” said Michael Witt, IowaWORKS Division Administrator. “Customers can customize their job search by location and connect with employers through this app. We look forward to helping our customers find great opportunities through their mobile device.”

The mobile app is part of the IowaWORKS.gov system launched by IWD last year to streamline workforce services for Iowans. This system aligns with the guidelines of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to make workforce resources more accessible to citizens.

New users can set up their account and current users can use their existing IowaWORKS.gov account on the mobile app. For more information about the IowaWORKS employment services system, please visit www.IowaWORKS.gov.

Iowa Workforce Development Launches New User-Friendly Employment Services System

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:43:00 GMT

*Press release first appeared at IowaWorkforceDevelopment.gov

Des Moines, IA - Today, Iowa Workforce Development Launched the new IowaWORKS online employment services system across the state. The IowaWORKS site provides a variety of employment resources, tools and services to meet the needs of customers, employers and staff members.

Iowa Workforce Development modernized the system to align with the regulations of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which streamlines employment resources and makes services more accessible. New and existing users can connect to the IowaWORKS system at regional IowaWORKS offices and anywhere they have internet access.

"IowaWORKS is a customer-centric program that makes it easier to navigate our employment services," said Director Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development. "Whether you are a job seeker posting a resume or an employer looking for the right candidate, the IowaWORKS system helps connect Iowans to opportunities throughout the state."

Key IowaWORKS features include:
•   Individual user portfolio
•   Assisted job search
•   Resume and letter builder
•   Virtual recruiter
•   Advanced skills matching

For more information about the new IowaWORKS employment services system, visit www.IowaWORKS.gov.

Labor Market Information In Virginia More Accessible With Virtual LMI

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:40:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions announces the release of Version 7.0 of the Virtual LMI labor market information system for the Virginia Employment Commission.

Virtual LMI Version 7.0 utilizes the America's Labor Market Information System (ALMIS) database release 2.3, and includes numerous improvements to the extremely popular Virtual LMI system. These improvements include simplified job search options, and enhanced functionality for data analysts and efficient data access for employers. In addition, the enhanced content management component provides Virginia with the tools to effectively manage the content and its overall look and feel.

Virginia job seekers can access thousands of job listings in the state within VELMA that are aggravated by Geographic Solutions using their advanced job spidering technology. Virtual LMI 7.0 uses this extensive database of advertised jobs to provide both jobseekers and employers with real-time analysis of any local labor market in Virginia. Virtual LMI 7.0 also incorporates highly intelligent occupational search technology of the latest O*NET 7 occupational classifications. Employers can also use the system to review industry trends and find training providers.