The Missoula CMT will be holding a social and CMT update for our full CMT on Thursday, March 18th from 3-5 pm at the Mountain West Bank at 3301 Great Northern Way, next to Costco.
We will use this meeting to hear updates from each of our CMT agencies, and to find out about anything new affecting our CMT agencies in the past 6 months. Please bring any handouts that may be helpful, and be ready to take about 5 minutes to fill us in on what is happening in your neck of the woods.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
CMT Meeting Minutes, January 7 2010
Missoula CMT Core Group Meeting
January 7, 2009
CMT Full Group Meeting/Social
The CMT had planned to have a full group meeting on Thursday, February 18th from 3-5 at Mountain West Bank. It was decided after discussion that the full group meeting will be moved back from February to March. The meeting has been rescheduled for March 18th from 3-5 at Mountain West Bank on Great Northern, and the room has been reserved. We will also plan on inviting a few agencies that have been unrepresented in the CMT, including Mental Health and Aging Services. Saundra will send email announcements. For the meeting in March, HRC, Job Service, VR, and CCR volunteered to provide refreshments. If possible, one person will purchase and others will reimburse.
February Resource Fair
Job Service is organizing a resource fair for February 16th at the Doubletree hotel. Originally this resource fair was for Smurfit employees, but it may be expanded to the public as a whole. The hours have not been determined. Our discussion about the November cross training academy prompted a discussion about the next CMT training, which was scheduled for May. Jim pointed out that there is a huge need in our community right now for our service provider agencies to have staff who are familiar with resources available to those who are out of work or who have been laid off. We discussed the possibility of piggy-backing off this event and having an hour at the beginning of the event before it opened to the public, to have staff walk though and get information and training on the providers and opportunities to plug their clients into. Registration would not be needed, and the format would be open for people to get the information they need most to serve their clients. Saundra will check with the Job Service to see if this is a possibility, and to get more information.
November Cross Training Academy Review
The cross-training academy in November 2009 was a success. Mo reported that the feedback was positive, people like the format and the information. There was discussion about possible options for combining the training to keep the energy level up.
Bylaws
Saundra is working on a CMT bylaw update. The update will be done so the CMT could vote on the new bylaws at the full meeting in March. A draft will be sent out to the Core Group in advance for their review.
Other News and Updates
The Lifelong Learning Center will be reinstating their Parent Expo. Monique will email Saundra the information for distribution to the full CMT.
A survey will be distributed to Smurfit employees to provide the agencies serving the laid-off employees with more information. The Lifelong Learning Center and COT hope to use that to help tailor the training they will make available. The Lifelong Learning Center is holding Adult Basic Education classes in Frenchtown.
Next week the Lifelong Learning Center will begin workshops for the folks laid off from Smurfit. At the workshop they will take a TABE test and go over the results, as well as complete an enrollment for programs at the Job Service. After that, they can sign up for a 20 hour “Where to Go From Here” workshop. It will include a distance learning component, an education prep component, and information about MCIS (Montana Career Information System). After that, there will be a revised transition to college program available. The “Where to Go…” workshop and the transition to college program are available to anyone.
The University and College of Technology are meeting this week to discuss the University response to the current layoffs in our community. They are looking at job statistics to determine what makes sense for education programs and where there will be jobs. They are also pursuing two different grants to assist the community. The COT will be holding two open houses in February.
Next Meeting
February 4th, 9:00 am, Missoula Job Service
January 7, 2009
CMT Full Group Meeting/Social
The CMT had planned to have a full group meeting on Thursday, February 18th from 3-5 at Mountain West Bank. It was decided after discussion that the full group meeting will be moved back from February to March. The meeting has been rescheduled for March 18th from 3-5 at Mountain West Bank on Great Northern, and the room has been reserved. We will also plan on inviting a few agencies that have been unrepresented in the CMT, including Mental Health and Aging Services. Saundra will send email announcements. For the meeting in March, HRC, Job Service, VR, and CCR volunteered to provide refreshments. If possible, one person will purchase and others will reimburse.
February Resource Fair
Job Service is organizing a resource fair for February 16th at the Doubletree hotel. Originally this resource fair was for Smurfit employees, but it may be expanded to the public as a whole. The hours have not been determined. Our discussion about the November cross training academy prompted a discussion about the next CMT training, which was scheduled for May. Jim pointed out that there is a huge need in our community right now for our service provider agencies to have staff who are familiar with resources available to those who are out of work or who have been laid off. We discussed the possibility of piggy-backing off this event and having an hour at the beginning of the event before it opened to the public, to have staff walk though and get information and training on the providers and opportunities to plug their clients into. Registration would not be needed, and the format would be open for people to get the information they need most to serve their clients. Saundra will check with the Job Service to see if this is a possibility, and to get more information.
November Cross Training Academy Review
The cross-training academy in November 2009 was a success. Mo reported that the feedback was positive, people like the format and the information. There was discussion about possible options for combining the training to keep the energy level up.
Bylaws
Saundra is working on a CMT bylaw update. The update will be done so the CMT could vote on the new bylaws at the full meeting in March. A draft will be sent out to the Core Group in advance for their review.
Other News and Updates
The Lifelong Learning Center will be reinstating their Parent Expo. Monique will email Saundra the information for distribution to the full CMT.
A survey will be distributed to Smurfit employees to provide the agencies serving the laid-off employees with more information. The Lifelong Learning Center and COT hope to use that to help tailor the training they will make available. The Lifelong Learning Center is holding Adult Basic Education classes in Frenchtown.
Next week the Lifelong Learning Center will begin workshops for the folks laid off from Smurfit. At the workshop they will take a TABE test and go over the results, as well as complete an enrollment for programs at the Job Service. After that, they can sign up for a 20 hour “Where to Go From Here” workshop. It will include a distance learning component, an education prep component, and information about MCIS (Montana Career Information System). After that, there will be a revised transition to college program available. The “Where to Go…” workshop and the transition to college program are available to anyone.
The University and College of Technology are meeting this week to discuss the University response to the current layoffs in our community. They are looking at job statistics to determine what makes sense for education programs and where there will be jobs. They are also pursuing two different grants to assist the community. The COT will be holding two open houses in February.
Next Meeting
February 4th, 9:00 am, Missoula Job Service
Thursday, November 5, 2009
CMT Meeting, November 5
CMT Meeting
November 5, 2009
Leadership Seminar
The feedback on the Morrie S. seminar indicated that it was engaging and it stimulated discussions. The Lifelong Learning Center is in the process of tabulating the feedback from the event. Jodie will take care of splitting and mailing out the bills for the CMT Leadership Luncheon. Cost will be split between Lifelong Learning, the COT, the Job Service, Child Care Resources, and the Human Resource Council. The Leadership Luncheon resulted in good participation and discussion between agencies. Fewer agency leaders attended compared to our 2008 Leadership Seminar, but the participation and engagement seemed to be higher.
Cross Training, November 17
Jodie presented the list of the folks who are currently signed up for the November 17th Education & Training Cross Training event at the Lifelong Learning Center. Presenters and table assignments were reviewed. If you have materials you would like handed out in the packets, please get 50-60 copies to Jodie asap. Jodie will contact Marie at Job Corps and Naomi at REO to find out about adding them as presenters. Saundra will send a reminder to all CMT agencies to encourage folks to sign up for the training. Refreshments will be provided. Lifelong Learning will take care of beverages, plates, napkins and cups. Job Service will provide fruit and cheese. Saundra will contact the COT to see if they can provide cookies or another snack.
There will be 6 tables:
1- Job Service & the Job Service WORC Program on Palmer
2- UM College of Technology
3- The Lifelong Learning Center
4- Human Resource Council
5- Vocational Rehabilitation & Blind and Low Vision Services
6- Rural Employment Opportunities & Job Corps
February CMT Social
Saundra will contact Mountain West Bank to find out which dates in February are available for the full CMT social. We will try for dates towards the end of the week, from 3-5 pm.
Bylaw Update
Bylaws will be updated and sent out so that they can be approved at the full CMT social in February.
Other Updates and News
Child Care Resources continues their search for appropriate building space for relocation. They need at least 4,000 square feet of space.
LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) at the Human Resource Council started on October 1st. Applications this year are about equivalent to last year at this time. This program runs through April 30th. The application for LIEAP is complicated, and the program is highly regulated. If you know seniors who need to apply, Missoula Aging Services will help with the application.
The Lifelong Learning Center will be activating their online registration for classes sometime in the future. The system needs a bit more testing before it is totally ready.
Next Meetings
· Thursday, December 3, 9:00 am at Job Service
· Thursday, January 7, 9:00 am at Job Service
November 5, 2009
Leadership Seminar
The feedback on the Morrie S. seminar indicated that it was engaging and it stimulated discussions. The Lifelong Learning Center is in the process of tabulating the feedback from the event. Jodie will take care of splitting and mailing out the bills for the CMT Leadership Luncheon. Cost will be split between Lifelong Learning, the COT, the Job Service, Child Care Resources, and the Human Resource Council. The Leadership Luncheon resulted in good participation and discussion between agencies. Fewer agency leaders attended compared to our 2008 Leadership Seminar, but the participation and engagement seemed to be higher.
Cross Training, November 17
Jodie presented the list of the folks who are currently signed up for the November 17th Education & Training Cross Training event at the Lifelong Learning Center. Presenters and table assignments were reviewed. If you have materials you would like handed out in the packets, please get 50-60 copies to Jodie asap. Jodie will contact Marie at Job Corps and Naomi at REO to find out about adding them as presenters. Saundra will send a reminder to all CMT agencies to encourage folks to sign up for the training. Refreshments will be provided. Lifelong Learning will take care of beverages, plates, napkins and cups. Job Service will provide fruit and cheese. Saundra will contact the COT to see if they can provide cookies or another snack.
There will be 6 tables:
1- Job Service & the Job Service WORC Program on Palmer
2- UM College of Technology
3- The Lifelong Learning Center
4- Human Resource Council
5- Vocational Rehabilitation & Blind and Low Vision Services
6- Rural Employment Opportunities & Job Corps
February CMT Social
Saundra will contact Mountain West Bank to find out which dates in February are available for the full CMT social. We will try for dates towards the end of the week, from 3-5 pm.
Bylaw Update
Bylaws will be updated and sent out so that they can be approved at the full CMT social in February.
Other Updates and News
Child Care Resources continues their search for appropriate building space for relocation. They need at least 4,000 square feet of space.
LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) at the Human Resource Council started on October 1st. Applications this year are about equivalent to last year at this time. This program runs through April 30th. The application for LIEAP is complicated, and the program is highly regulated. If you know seniors who need to apply, Missoula Aging Services will help with the application.
The Lifelong Learning Center will be activating their online registration for classes sometime in the future. The system needs a bit more testing before it is totally ready.
Next Meetings
· Thursday, December 3, 9:00 am at Job Service
· Thursday, January 7, 9:00 am at Job Service
Friday, October 2, 2009
October 2009 Minutes
CMT Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Education and Training Cross Training, November 17th
The Education & Training cross training academy will be held on November 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Lifelong Learning Center. The room has been reserved. Registration is being handled by LLC. Please contact them to register participants. The presenters and tables at the cross training will be:
1- Job Service & the Job Service WORC Program on Palmer
2- UM College of Technology
3- The Lifelong Learning Center
4- Human Resource Council
5- Vocational Rehabilitation & Blind and Low Vision Services
6- Rural Employment Opportunities & Experience Works
Saundra will facilitate this event. The training will open with the showing of the “Give ‘Em the Pickle” video about customer service. Then we will break into tables for 15 minutes with each group. There will be no separate networking time scheduled. If you have materials you would like to include in participant packets, please have the materials to Jodie by November 10th.
Leadership Summit
The Morris Shechtman Training will be held at the Doubletree on November 3. It will begin at 8:30 am, but we will encourage everyone to arrive at 8:00 am for check in and seating. Monique will introduce Mr. Shechtman at the seminar. There is room for 220 participants in the seminar. Postcards are being printed to advertise the seminar. The Lifelong Learning Center will send these out to their business list. Job Service will send out an email announcement to our business mailing list.
A CMT Leadership Summit Luncheon will follow the seminar. Wolf will facilitate the luncheon. Members of the CMT accepted assignments at our August meeting for contacting the participants of the Leadership Seminar. Those assignments will be sent out via email as a reminder. When calling the leaders, please remember to invite them to the seminar, the CMT luncheon, and see if they have staff to sign up for the November 17th Education & Training Cross Training. Jodie will send out information to all CMT Core members including the steps for registering and specifics for each event.
CMT Leadership
Michelle’s term as Chair of the CMT has ended. As outlined in the bylaws, Saundra will take responsibility for the duties of the Chair, which at this point will primarily be for the official business of the CMT. A bylaw update will be drafted by Saundra for review at the next meeting.
Other Information
Vocational Rehabilitation is now doing group intakes. They will be twice a week on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Please have candidates for Vocational Rehabilitation call to register.
Next Meetings
The next CMT Meetings are scheduled for Thursday, November 5th at 9:00 am and Thursday, December 3rd at 9:00 am. Both will be held at Job Service.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Education and Training Cross Training, November 17th
The Education & Training cross training academy will be held on November 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Lifelong Learning Center. The room has been reserved. Registration is being handled by LLC. Please contact them to register participants. The presenters and tables at the cross training will be:
1- Job Service & the Job Service WORC Program on Palmer
2- UM College of Technology
3- The Lifelong Learning Center
4- Human Resource Council
5- Vocational Rehabilitation & Blind and Low Vision Services
6- Rural Employment Opportunities & Experience Works
Saundra will facilitate this event. The training will open with the showing of the “Give ‘Em the Pickle” video about customer service. Then we will break into tables for 15 minutes with each group. There will be no separate networking time scheduled. If you have materials you would like to include in participant packets, please have the materials to Jodie by November 10th.
Leadership Summit
The Morris Shechtman Training will be held at the Doubletree on November 3. It will begin at 8:30 am, but we will encourage everyone to arrive at 8:00 am for check in and seating. Monique will introduce Mr. Shechtman at the seminar. There is room for 220 participants in the seminar. Postcards are being printed to advertise the seminar. The Lifelong Learning Center will send these out to their business list. Job Service will send out an email announcement to our business mailing list.
A CMT Leadership Summit Luncheon will follow the seminar. Wolf will facilitate the luncheon. Members of the CMT accepted assignments at our August meeting for contacting the participants of the Leadership Seminar. Those assignments will be sent out via email as a reminder. When calling the leaders, please remember to invite them to the seminar, the CMT luncheon, and see if they have staff to sign up for the November 17th Education & Training Cross Training. Jodie will send out information to all CMT Core members including the steps for registering and specifics for each event.
CMT Leadership
Michelle’s term as Chair of the CMT has ended. As outlined in the bylaws, Saundra will take responsibility for the duties of the Chair, which at this point will primarily be for the official business of the CMT. A bylaw update will be drafted by Saundra for review at the next meeting.
Other Information
Vocational Rehabilitation is now doing group intakes. They will be twice a week on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Please have candidates for Vocational Rehabilitation call to register.
Next Meetings
The next CMT Meetings are scheduled for Thursday, November 5th at 9:00 am and Thursday, December 3rd at 9:00 am. Both will be held at Job Service.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
August 2009 Meeting Minutes
CMT Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Direction of CMT
The One-Stop System requires that we keep our CMT in place and active. We also need to make sure we are meeting the criteria for recertification. It also serves an incredible use as a networking and relational component for the organizations in our community. There are many groups in Missoula working for the same things we are. We discussed options for the CMT and how it should look for the next year. It was decided that the CMT will hold 4 activities for the full CMT group each year. In February we will have a Community Round Table meeting for all the CMT organizations to attend. We will put on two cross training academies, in May and in November. In September we will hold the Leadership Summit. The Core CMT group will continue to meet each month on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 am at the Missoula Job Service. When we hold a CMT Core group meeting, Saundra will send reminders to the full CMT that they are welcome to attend. The Job Service will be responsible for managing the aspects of the CMT including sending out meeting reminders and completing minutes for meetings.
Leadership Summit
Options for the CMT Leadership Summit were discussed. The Summit was very successful last year. It was decided that rather than holding a separate Leadership Summit in September, we will combine the CMT Leadership meeting with the Morris Shechtman presentation in Missoula on November 3. That presentation has a $75.00 cost associated with it. After the presentation ends at 12:30, the CMT Leadership will meet for a lunch discussion on the implications of the presentation for their organization in Missoula. The lunch will be paid for by the following CMT organizations: Job Service, HRC, COT, Lifelong Learning, Experience Works, and possibly Child Care Resources. Monique will contact the DoubleTree Hotel and check to see if space is available for the lunch meeting. She will also draft a letter to be sent out to the leadership of the CMT organizations. The letter will include information about what we did last year, what our plans are for the leadership group this year, and information about CMT activities. Assignments for contacting the agencies were made. We will also try to get someone from Aging Services and from the UM to participate.
Education & Training Cross Training Academy
Wolf, Lynn and Monique will meet separately to discuss and plan our next cross training academy. It will be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Lifelong Learning Center.
February Community Roundtable
By the time we meet for the Leadership Summit in November, we will have a date, location and time for the February Community Roundtable meeting.
Other Updates
Gary from Experience Works updated us on his territory. He is now responsible for the West Central portion of Montana, including Ravalli County.
The COT has been offering some trainings in Hamilton, including computer training and CNA training. This Fall they will be offering eight 4 credit classes. The local director for the Bitterroot College Programs is Victoria Clark. The Hamilton classes fall under the Bitterroot College Programs of the University of Montana.
Adult Basic Education is coping with a 10% reduction in their funds. Monique laid off two staff members and had to cut hours for others. ABE is seeing more students than ever. Diana Reetz-Stacy suggested that the COT and the LLC work together on some collaborative grants.
The Job Service is going to have one staff member working with the Family Self Sufficiency Program through the Missoula Housing Authority. Paula Marcinkowski will be taking that position at the Missoula Job Service. Paula previously was a Disability Navigator. The position she held will go to the Helena/Great Falls region, and Mark Waugh will be the Disability Navigator for our region. He is based out of Kalispell.
Vocational Rehabilitation has hired three Vista volunteers. They are offering more on the job training, and are seeing more employers interested in OJT’s.
Next Meeting
The next CMT Core Group meeting will be on Thursday, September 3 at 9:00.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Direction of CMT
The One-Stop System requires that we keep our CMT in place and active. We also need to make sure we are meeting the criteria for recertification. It also serves an incredible use as a networking and relational component for the organizations in our community. There are many groups in Missoula working for the same things we are. We discussed options for the CMT and how it should look for the next year. It was decided that the CMT will hold 4 activities for the full CMT group each year. In February we will have a Community Round Table meeting for all the CMT organizations to attend. We will put on two cross training academies, in May and in November. In September we will hold the Leadership Summit. The Core CMT group will continue to meet each month on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 am at the Missoula Job Service. When we hold a CMT Core group meeting, Saundra will send reminders to the full CMT that they are welcome to attend. The Job Service will be responsible for managing the aspects of the CMT including sending out meeting reminders and completing minutes for meetings.
Leadership Summit
Options for the CMT Leadership Summit were discussed. The Summit was very successful last year. It was decided that rather than holding a separate Leadership Summit in September, we will combine the CMT Leadership meeting with the Morris Shechtman presentation in Missoula on November 3. That presentation has a $75.00 cost associated with it. After the presentation ends at 12:30, the CMT Leadership will meet for a lunch discussion on the implications of the presentation for their organization in Missoula. The lunch will be paid for by the following CMT organizations: Job Service, HRC, COT, Lifelong Learning, Experience Works, and possibly Child Care Resources. Monique will contact the DoubleTree Hotel and check to see if space is available for the lunch meeting. She will also draft a letter to be sent out to the leadership of the CMT organizations. The letter will include information about what we did last year, what our plans are for the leadership group this year, and information about CMT activities. Assignments for contacting the agencies were made. We will also try to get someone from Aging Services and from the UM to participate.
Education & Training Cross Training Academy
Wolf, Lynn and Monique will meet separately to discuss and plan our next cross training academy. It will be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Lifelong Learning Center.
February Community Roundtable
By the time we meet for the Leadership Summit in November, we will have a date, location and time for the February Community Roundtable meeting.
Other Updates
Gary from Experience Works updated us on his territory. He is now responsible for the West Central portion of Montana, including Ravalli County.
The COT has been offering some trainings in Hamilton, including computer training and CNA training. This Fall they will be offering eight 4 credit classes. The local director for the Bitterroot College Programs is Victoria Clark. The Hamilton classes fall under the Bitterroot College Programs of the University of Montana.
Adult Basic Education is coping with a 10% reduction in their funds. Monique laid off two staff members and had to cut hours for others. ABE is seeing more students than ever. Diana Reetz-Stacy suggested that the COT and the LLC work together on some collaborative grants.
The Job Service is going to have one staff member working with the Family Self Sufficiency Program through the Missoula Housing Authority. Paula Marcinkowski will be taking that position at the Missoula Job Service. Paula previously was a Disability Navigator. The position she held will go to the Helena/Great Falls region, and Mark Waugh will be the Disability Navigator for our region. He is based out of Kalispell.
Vocational Rehabilitation has hired three Vista volunteers. They are offering more on the job training, and are seeing more employers interested in OJT’s.
Next Meeting
The next CMT Core Group meeting will be on Thursday, September 3 at 9:00.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Family Services & Housing Training - May
The Family Services & Housing training was a success! Here are some photos from the event:
The next Workforce Council Meeting will be during the first week of July, on a date to be determined due to the holiday week.
The next Workforce Council Meeting will be during the first week of July, on a date to be determined due to the holiday week.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Minutes, April 7 Meeting
CMT Social
The event was successful, with a good attendance and good information presented on the struggles and updates from each organization.
Upcoming Training
We need at least 20 participants to put on the Housing and Family Services training. There are currently 19 registrants. Saundra will send a reminder for organizations to register participants.
COT Update
Lynn updated us on a few projects the COT is working on. One is a Construction Academy. Similar academies are in place in Eastern Montana and Helena. Possible opportunities for collaboration between the WIA Youth program and the COT were discussed. Lynn also told us about their continual efforts to educate people on “High Wage, High Demand, Non-Traditional” careers for men and women. The COT is doing outreach to promote people moving into these career areas.
Leadership Summit
Larry Swanson has been confirmed as a speaker for the Leadership Summit. We are still waiting to hear back from Mayor Engen’s office. The venue at St. Patrick Hospital has been reserved.
Next Meeting
The next CMT meeting will be on Thursday, June 4th at 9:00 am at the Missoula Job Service.
The event was successful, with a good attendance and good information presented on the struggles and updates from each organization.
Upcoming Training
We need at least 20 participants to put on the Housing and Family Services training. There are currently 19 registrants. Saundra will send a reminder for organizations to register participants.
COT Update
Lynn updated us on a few projects the COT is working on. One is a Construction Academy. Similar academies are in place in Eastern Montana and Helena. Possible opportunities for collaboration between the WIA Youth program and the COT were discussed. Lynn also told us about their continual efforts to educate people on “High Wage, High Demand, Non-Traditional” careers for men and women. The COT is doing outreach to promote people moving into these career areas.
Leadership Summit
Larry Swanson has been confirmed as a speaker for the Leadership Summit. We are still waiting to hear back from Mayor Engen’s office. The venue at St. Patrick Hospital has been reserved.
Next Meeting
The next CMT meeting will be on Thursday, June 4th at 9:00 am at the Missoula Job Service.
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