"The American economic recovery showed new signs of stalling on Friday as government data underscored the pandemic’s brutal damage to the job market.
U.S. employers added 49,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department said, dashing hopes that the new year would bring immediate relief. The private sector added just 6,000 jobs, barely enough to register against the millions of positions lost during the pandemic.
The weak showing was tallied amid a fresh effort in Washington to provide a big infusion of aid to foster a recovery and the data will almost certainly bolster the Democrats’ argument for a robust stimulus package."
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Saturday, February 6, 2021
New York Times: “It’s very clear our economy is still in trouble”
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities in DPW, Facilities, Treasurer's Office
Job Opportunities
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
- Assistant Treasurer/Collector
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Substitute Custodian
Sunday, December 13, 2020
50+ Networkers: Practice Interview session - registration deadline Monday
Attached you will find the promo for the next 50+ Job-seeker workshop we are hosting. Please feel free to forward and share the flyer with anyone who may want to attend.
There is a registration deadline for this interview practice event. We will organize the break-out rooms in advance and need a head count.
DEADLINE for to register with your Zoom Invite is Monday 12/14 at 12 Noon
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.When: Dec 15, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities - Firefighter/paramedic; heavy equipment operator, Recycling Center laborer; substitute custodian
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/ff-paramedic-posting-nov22020.pdf
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-july272020.pdf
Recycling Center Laborer - Department of Public Works
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/recycling-center-laborer-posting-august172020.pdf
Substitute Custodian
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/sub.custodian-posting-july272020.pdf
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead. https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf
Monday, October 26, 2020
World Economic Forum: "The Future of Jobs Report 2020"
Given the economy currently in turmoil due to the pandemic and the Franklin School Dept soon to release their "Portrait of a Graduate", this report is timely and insightful.
"The Future of Jobs Report provides the timely insights needed to orient labour markets and workers towards opportunity today and in the future of work. Now in its third edition, the report maps the jobs and skills of the future, tracking the pace of change and direction of travel. This year we find that while technology-driven job creation is still expected to outpace job destruction over the next five years, the economic contraction is reducing the rate of growth in the jobs of tomorrow. There is a renewed urgency to take proactive measures to ease the transition of workers into more sustainable job opportunities. There is room for measured optimism in the data, but supporting workers will require global, regional and national public-private collaboration at an unprecedented scale and speed."
Download your copy of the PDF report https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs-report-2020
or read my shared copy here:
World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2020" |
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities in Facilities and DPW
Job Opportunities
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
- Junior Custodian - Franklin Public Schools Facilities Department
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Water Operations Person (L4) - Department of Public Works
- Recycling Center Laborer - Department of Public Works
- Substitute Custodian
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities in Facilities and DPW |
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities
Job Opportunities
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-july272020.pdf
Water Operations Person (L4) - Department of Public Works https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/l4-water-operations-externalposting-august2020.pdf
Recycling Center Laborer - Department of Public Works https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/recycling-center-laborer-posting-august172020.pdf
Substitute Custodian https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/sub.custodian-posting-july272020.pdf
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf.
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities |
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities, Fire and Police
Job Opportunities
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-july272020.pdf
- Substitute Custodian
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/sub.custodian-posting-july272020.pdf
- Police Patrol Officer
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/academy-trained-patrol-officer-posting-july2020.pdf
- Firefighter/Paramedic - 2 vacancies
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/ff-paramedic-job-posting-july132020_1.pdf
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment (https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf) instead.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Fire Dept, and Police Dept
Job Opportunities
- Police Patrol Officer
- Firefighter/Paramedic - 2 vacancies
- Stormwater and Environmental Affairs Superintendent - Department of Public Works
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead. https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Fire Dept, and Police Dept |
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities for Fire Dept, DPW
- Firefighter/Paramedic - 2 vacancies
- Stormwater and Environmental Affairs Superintendent - Department of Public Works
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead. https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities for Fire Dept, DPW |
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with Senior Center, DPW, Facilities, Fire Dept
Job Opportunities
- Senior Center Director
- Motor Equipment Repair Person (Mechanic) - Department of Public Works
- ON CALL SNOW SHOVELERS - Come work on an on call basis for the DPW and help us keep school and town sidewalks clean!
- Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.
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Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with Senior Center, DPW, Facilities, Fire Dept |
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Census 2020 jobs for veterans
"To Our Nation's Veterans:
Throughout our history, you have rallied time and again to protect and serve your family, neighbors and friends. Your leadership, patriotism and entrepreneurship exemplify the American spirit.
As Article I Section II of the Constitution directs, every 10 years we conduct a census to determine representation in Congress. Think of it as a national roll call. The next national roll call is coming and we must hear from you. The 2020 Census is a mission-critical opportunity to make your numbers known. This opportunity only comes once a decade, so 2020 will be the time to make sure your community is counted.
We need your help! Please get your community prepared by taking the following steps:
JOIN OUR TEAM! We want to hire veterans for temporary census jobs. Apply to work as a census taker at 2020census.gov/jobs. If you know of others who are looking for work, please spread the word."
Continue reading the notification on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/letter-veterans-us-census-bureau-1
For more info about Census 2020 jobs and to apply 2020census.gov/jobs
Census 2020 jobs for veterans |
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities in DPW, Zoning Board of Appeals, Facilities, Fire Dept
Job Opportunities
- ON CALL SNOW SHOVELERS - Come work on an on call basis for the DPW and help us keep school and town sidewalks clean!
- Clerk 2 - Zoning Board of Appeals (Building & Inspections, Health, Planning and Conservation Offices)
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.
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Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities in DPW, Zoning Board of Appeals, Facilities, Fire Dept |
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Town of Franklin Job Opportunities with ZBA, DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept
Job Opportunities
- Clerk 2 - Zoning Board of Appeals (Building and Inspections, Health, Planning and Conservation Offices)
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.
Town of Franklin Job Opportunities with ZBA, DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept |
Friday, November 1, 2019
In the News: 2020 Census takers being recruited
"Every 10 years, each resident in the United States is counted by the Census Bureau to determine how many seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and how federal funds will be spent on local communities. Next week in Milford, the Census is seeking U.S. citizens to help count, offering a pay rate above Massachusetts’ minimum wage.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
On Tuesday, the Bureau will recruit 2020 census-takers during a job fair at the Milford Town Library’s Quarry Room from 7-8:30 p.m. The minimum pay rate for the temporary position in Worcester County is $18 per hour, according to the Census, which is $6 higher than the state’s $12 minimum wage. Census takers also receive reimbursement for work-related mileage and expenses."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191031/2020-census-takers-being-recruited-in-milford-next-week
For more info about jobs working on the Census in 2020
https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html
For more info about jobs working on the Census in 2020 |
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Attention Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept
Job Opportunities
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf
Attention Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept |
Friday, June 7, 2019
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire, Police, DPW, Library, Facilities, and Assessors
- Appraiser - Assessor's Office
- Police Patrol Officer - looking for an Academy trained officer
- Part-Time Library Assistant
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Summer Jobs - DPW positions have been filled, Facilities positions are still available
- Part-Time Custodian
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire, Police, Library, Facilities, and Assessors |
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities at Senior Center, Library, DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
- Respite Coordinator - Senior Center
- Part-Time Library Assistant
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Summer Jobs - DPW positions have been filled, Facilities positions are still available
- Summer Engineering Intern - DPW
- Part-Time Custodian
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities at Senior Center, Library, DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept |
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities - Apply Now! Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Position added
Job Opportunities
- Fire Chief
- Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
- Administrative Assistant and Marketing Coordinator
- Part-Time Conservation Agent
- Summer Jobs - DPW and Facilities
- Summer Engineering Intern - DPW
- Junior Building Custodian
- Part-Time Custodian
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities - Apply Now!
Job Opportunities
- Fire Chief
- Administrative Assistant and Marketing Coordinator
- Part-Time Conservation Agent
- Summer Jobs - DPW and Facilities
- Summer Engineering Intern - DPW
- Junior Building Custodian
- Part-Time Custodian
- Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.