Everyone,
I'm on the lookout for Stimulus funding connections and information for the Austin Public Library right now and will pass anything on that might be helpful to all of our libraries. One item for right now: Employment for Seniors Some stimulus funding is flowing from federal levels in to agencies around Austin right now. Generally, this money is flowing to groups where an already proven relationship has been established between agencies. Workforce Solutions - Capital Area has been allocated $4,348,568 in WIA (Workforce Investment Act) funds under ARRA 2009. Needless to say they are gearing up to employ and get this money into the economy doing what they do best - placing seniors in jobs that may lead to full-time employment. Mike Rivera at Austin AARP (391-9299) is now able to place qualified seniors in his program in libraries and other non-profits paying these seniors who are actively looking for work $6.50/hr. They are limited to an 18 hour/week. They often have degrees -- GEDs all the way up to doctorates. For a bit of time, Mike had a placement freeze, but he is placing seniors again. Mike has people placed in Kyle and Elgin libraries right now as library aides and I'd love to know how this is working out. The first step for the host agency is to have a work need and then to set up an appointment to learn more about the program and enter into an agreement understanding the terms and conditions for the Library and the employer. Host libraries interview the candidates and have the opportunity to select or not select and if you have a position that comes open, at least consider the senior as a candidate if they qualify to apply for it. Best, Sue Susan K. Soy, CA, Library Grants and Records Manager, Austin Public Library P.O. Box 2287 Austin, TX 78768-2287 Phone: 974-7388 Fax: 512-974-7516 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of D Ricklefs Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 1:18 PM To: Laurie Mahaffey; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ctls-l] Stimulus information So, it looks like, in most cases, the "where to apply", as in a name of a bureau, contact, etc. is still lacking? Dale Ricklefs, Library Director Round Rock Public Library 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664 512-218-7010; 218-7061 (fax); 669-1753 (cell); [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------- Please note that our spam blocker blocks many emails, especially yahoo, gmail, and similar sites. You may get a "mailbox full" message. This means you have been blocked. Please call at one of the numbers above if you are having problems getting through. Thank you! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Laurie Mahaffey Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 10:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] Stimulus information At the Texas Library Association conference in Houston last week, a session was held on legislative issues. A handout has been created and is on the TLA website. Please look at it and get with your city, county, board, and other local officials to see where you could apply for money for your library or your community. www.txla.org/html/legis/stimulus.html Good luck! Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18
