Unemployment / As One
In January of 2009, United Way was integral in organizing a group to proactively address the needs of the growing unemployed families in our community. The group’s purpose was to help those facing foreclosure, food shortages and related short-term and long-term financial sustainability issues. This county-wide collaborative became known as the “As One Unemployment Task Force.”
Job Seekers Networking Group
If you are underemployed or unemployed and looking for a job, consider this FREE networking group to sharpen your skills. Each meeting includes guest speakers that provide information and group exercises to develop valuable job search and networking skills. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 pm at the Sheboygan and Plymouth Area United Way, 2020 Erie Avenue in Sheboygan (lower level). September’s topics include Elevator Speeches, information on financial planning and job search resources. View the September Schedule. For more information contact the United Way.
What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 60 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. Go to Linkedin, set up your profile and start adding your connections to your network. Your connections might help you get an inside lead on an unposted job. Once you have set up your profile, you can then join our group, Sheboygan Area Unemployment Support Group and connect directly with our members.
Help for Hard Times
"As One’s" first project was printing 25,000 brochures called “Help for Hard Times” filled with information on resources available for the unemployed and underemployed. With the assistance of Lakeshore Technical College and the City of Sheboygan Planning Department, these free brochures are available throughout the County. An educational DVD based on the brochure providing even more resources and information quickly followed. A total of 10,000 DVD’s are now being distributed free to those in need at various locations in the community and are available at the United Way office. View Help for Hard Times Guide. View press release.
No- Interest Loan Fund
The United Way allocated $5,000 which was matched by the churches affiliated with the Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization (SCIO) to develop a small no-interest loan fund to help people with unexpected crises which create barriers in getting to work such as car repairs and food security issues. These loans can be accessed through local participating churches.
United Way's Continuing Efforts
We know our "As One" work here in Sheboygan County isn’t finished but with your continued support through the United Way campaign, we can continue helping the unemployed put their lives back together. Can we count on you in 2010?
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