In addition, up to 10 businesses with innovative products will get a chance to "pitch" to investors and business leaders at the event and receive expert feedback. Five companies will gain automatic entry into the upcoming Venture Island North State business competition.

Venture Island is an annual business competition with three "challenges" on July 23, September 10 and October 29 which combine elements of American Idol, Survivor and YouTube.

The winning business will receive a package of prizes, cash and services worth $25,000 or more, unparalleled visibility, and an opportunity to participate in a statewide championship event recognizing California's best entrepreneur in San Diego on November 17-18.

Golden Capital Network and it's local partners are seeking entrepreneurs who want to be contestants. There is no charge to be a contestant. There is no fee to attend the Whole Pina Colada kick-off event.

ACT TODAY!

• If you are interested in showcasing your innovative product on June 23rd, please contact Golden Capital Network CEO Jon Gregory, jon@goldencapital.net, 530-893-8828.

• To RSVP, or to find out more about how to become a contestant on Venture Island, call Golden Capital Network at 530-893-8828 or email karen@goldencapital.net.

• Must be able to lift (35lbs), shovel, work in confined areas, scrape walls, and climb stairs continuously.
• Shifts are 12 hours on, 12 hours off for 20 days straight.
• Starts at $8.00 per hour, plus over-time the first week and $9.00 per hour plus over-time the second week if there are no hours missed.
• Drug screens may be required.
• Steel Toe Boots are required.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ARRA, signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009, is intended to preserve and create jobs, promote the nation's economic recovery, and assist those most impacted by the recession. The Act provides additional workforce funding for increased employment and training services. The Smart Center will be targeting services to meet the changing needs of our workers and employers. If you are a business that needs help with hiring, employee training or tax credits, please call 245-1537. If you are out of work because of a layoff or company closure, please call 245-1536. If you are between the ages of 18 and 24, unemployed and interested in building your skills and your resume, please call 245-1505. Our goal is your success! www.thesmartcenter.biz (530) 245-1509

• View the flyer
• Registration and additional information

Smart Spring Hiring Fair March 10, 10am-2pm Come one, come all job seekers... Smart's Spring Hiring Fair is Tuesday, March 10th from 10am-2pm at the Smart Business Resource Center at 1201 Placer Street in Redding. Sixteen employers are confirmed, so far. More than 400 job seekers attend each year. Go to www.thesmartcenter.biz/hiringfair to learn more or call (530) 245-1533 for a recorded message. Employers with current job openings should contact Karen at 245-1514.

Be prepared! Job seekers should: Bring your application information and current resume Be dressed for an interview - you will meet with employers! Pre-register with Smart - A photo ID and Social Security card are required - You'll get a Quick Pass and avoid the rush on the day of the Hiring Fair. View the flyer

1. We've added a website - America's Job Exchange - and rearranged the job search page. Check out the changes under Job Search Links.
   
   
2. Then check out the schedule and register for workshops in our Trinity County Centers. Registration for Trinity County workshops is available online.
   
   
3. The 2009 GED Test Schedule and a link to the Shasta Adult School website have been added to GED and HS Diploma in the Training & Education section.
   
   
4. Whether you click on Just for Youth on the Smart homepage or go to directly to www.thesmartcenter.biz/youth, be sure to check out our new youth webpages.

The Smart Center in Redding will be open until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th and then closed for the rest of the day.

Smart Centers in Redding, Weaverville and Hayfork will be closed from December 25th through January 1st.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! March 10th: Our annual Spring Hiring Fair will be held in the Smart Center in Redding. April 21st: The third annual "Best Companies to Work for in Shasta County" winners will be announced.

Think Smart! Our helpful staff and user-friendly website are here when you need job search, training and education services, community resources, and more! Our goal is your success. See www.thesmartcenter.biz or come in to a Smart Center in Shasta or Trinity County.

- From all of us at the Smart Business Resource Centers to all of you - Happy Holidays! We wish you peace and prosperity in 2009. 1201 Placer Street Redding 40 B Glen Road Weaverville 154 C Tule Creek Road Hayfork

• Host / Greeter
• Cocktail Bar Attendant

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic Computer Skills / thesmartcenter.biz
• Interviewing Skills
• Customer Service
• General Clerical
• WinWay Resume Builder
• Online Applications and E-mail

• Be prepared! Read up on applications, resumes, & interviews.
• Get a Quick Pass! Be one of the first ones in the door.

• Entrepreneur Workshop
  March 12, 5-7:30pm (workshop)
  March 19, 5-7:30pm (coaching)
  At Smart, 1201 Placer Street, Redding
  
  Five successful local business people will address the challenges of starting and growing a business in our area. No fee. Click here to sign up.
  
  
• The Healthy Organization
  March 18, 8-10am
  At the Holiday Inn, 1900 Hilltop Drive, Redding
  
  Want to make your organization the best it can be? A Healthy Organization will attract and retain the people you need to survive – and thrive – in the 21st century. Invest 2 hours in your future on March 18th! No fee. Click here to sign up.

• View the flyer to learn more about these jobs.
• Come to the job fair at Smart, 1201 Placer Street in Redding, to apply.

• Room Attendants/Housemen/Front Desk
• Food Services

www.thesmartcenter.biz

Job Seeker Services: Tips & Tools Job Search Links Training & Education Just for Youth Community Resources

Now you can access our job seeker pages directly from our site's homepage. The menu at the left of each page has links to all the primary pages on the site. Everything is upfront and, we hope, easy to use.

• reviewing special opportunity funding requests
• advising on Commission plans and procedures
• advising on education and outreach efforts

Evelyn Peterson
Fund Development Manager
244-0118, x202
epeterson@scwr.org

Have you seen the sign at Jindra's Auto Services? The word is getting out... The Smart Fall Hiring Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Smart Business Resource Center, 1201 Placer Street in Redding. This is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet employers with current job openings. Avoid the crowd! Job seekers who register with Smart before September 12th will get a "Quick Pass" into the hiring fair. Be prepared! Job seekers should dress appropriately and be prepared to be interviewed by potential employers. Check out the tips and time savers at www.shastasmart.com/hiringfair. Tell all the job seekers you know: Go to the Smart Fall Hiring Fair!

• This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Jill Murray is a nationally known psychologist, author and expert on teen dating violence and adult abuse.
  
  
• Dr. Murray will also have a teen's only private workshop, so if you work with teens, encourage them to come.
  
  
• "Common Sense In Media" will also do a plenary session on the impacts that media violence and sexuality have on families, particularly on children.
  
  
• Other topics will include an overview of counselor-victim privilege, constructive conflict resolution, the scope and practice of fatality review, and trauma resolution for adult survivors of sexual abuse....just to name a few.