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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MARY PEARMINE WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED AT SEDCOR 2006 ANNUAL HONORS LUNCH
June 22, 2006
: The fourth annual Mary Pearmine Award for Workforce Leadership was presented by the
Enterprise
for Employment and Education to Joni George of Climax Portable Machine Tools at SEDCOR’s 2006 Annual Honors Luncheon. Joni George was honored for her commitment to workforce training and the partnerships she has built with private and public organizations to increase worker skills.
"Joni George is an excellent spokesperson for the manufacturing sector in
Oregon
,” stated Claire Berger, Workforce Policy Coordinator for the Governor’s Office. “Her knowledge of manufacturing coupled with her dedication to growing
Oregon
's economy has been a boon to the development of the Oregon Manufacturing Workforce Strategy.
Oregon
is lucky to have her! "
The Mary Pearmine award was created by the
Enterprise
in 2003 to engage local businesses in recognizing the importance of developing a more highly skilled workforce in the
Mid-Willamette
Valley
. This award honors individuals and businesses that actively invest in the development of their own employees and that demonstrate a passion for improving the skills and prospects of others. They display both commitment and energy to enhancing workforce leadership and training.
“Workforce Development is an economic development issue, as well as a people issue,” stated Agnes Balassa, Director of the
Enterprise
for Employment and Education. “Skilled workers are a key part of the equation that helps companies locate and expand in our community. That’s why we are so pleased to be included as part of SEDCOR’s event. It shows our strong partnership and commitment to this business community.”
In addition to Joni George, Dean Craig of Personnel Source and the Mid-Willamette Food Processors Consortium were nominated.
“Initiatives like the
Enterprise
’s Mary Pearmine Award play an important part in promoting workforce training efforts that sustain the economic competitiveness of companies in the
Mid-Willamette
Valley
,” stated Ray Burstedt, President of SEDCOR. “It is imperative that employees be trained in cutting edge technologies to assure the future economic health of our community.”
CONTACT:
Contact Person: Agnes Balassa
Company Name:
Enterprise
for Employment and Education
Telephone Number: 503-399-2358
Cell Phone: 503-559-8651
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