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[updated March 24]
JOB HUNTERS DISCOVER NORTH DAKOTA
On March 19, 2009, the Air Park Transition Center hosted
representatives from the State of North Dakota, which currently has a surplus of
openings across the state.
ABX AIR AND DHL INTRODUCE THE TRANSITION CENTER TO NOON ROTARY
 WILMINGTON, OHIO -- Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 -- ABX Air and DHL shared their plans
and schedules for the Air Park Transition Center with the Wilmington Rotary Club
at noon today.
Set up to provide employees with an outlet for questions and to share concerns
as well as an opportunity to gain insight to what the state can offer in
assistance, the Transition Center also has become an outlet for training classes
for employees as they seek new jobs.
“We know this transition is difficult for people,” said Mary Ellen Diersing,
representing ABX Air. “Our hope is that we can provide a comfortable environment
for the employees and to explore what is next for them.”
 The Transition Center is the first stop for ABX Air and DHL employees as they
navigate their way through the paper work and process to re-employment.
“We are partnering on this because all of our employees are affected, and DHL
has made a commitment to support the transition of all Air Park employees and
the community," added Vanetta Lewis-Margison representing DHL.
The Transition Center is staffed by employees of ABX Air and DHL, and is
supported by employees from the State. This enables all the information to be
available to the displaced employees in one place. Funded by DHL, the Transition
Center supports employees in two locations at the air park to accommodate the
large number of affected employees.
 Employees will find services in Building 2, close to the center of the Air Park,
however the bulk of the classes will be offered at Building 5, along State Route
73. Depending on the classes they are taking and services they need, employees
will be directed to the correct location. Times of operation also are expanding
to meet the needs of the number of the displaced workers.
Classes for displaced employees start with an introduction to services available
to them and the filling out of the state survey. This gives the staff an idea of
the needs of the employees. After that, employees are offered help generating a
resume, preparing for interviews and can participate in a series of classes
including basic computer classes.
“It’s important to offer this support in a location where the employees have
access to the necessary resources to prepare them for their future,” said Lewis-Margison.
“We have seen a number of employees already pass through the Transition Center
and we know it is making a difference for them,” added Diersing.
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