West Tennessee Workforce Investment Board participates in McNairy County Adult Education career fair
Pictured, left to right, Lt. Roger Rickman of the
Selmer Police Department and West Tennessee Workforce Investment Board Youth
Coordinator Lisa Carter.
On Thursday, March 19th, a crowd of students and former students gathered for
the McNairy County Adult Education career fair while representatives from West
Tennessee Workforce Investment Board were on hand to present them with
information regarding new occupations that are in high-demand.
The well organized event began with a warm welcome from the McNairy County Adult
Education Supervisor, Patsy Pearson as she introduced presenters from various
training facilities and businesses. Pearson then allowed students to breakout
into small groups in order for them to interact and exchange ideas with the
different representatives.
“The career fair allowed those participating to increase their awareness about
the wide-range of career and educational options available to them,” said
Pearson. “According to the consensus of the participants, it proved to be a
valuable experience.”
West Tennessee Workforce Investment Youth Coordinator, Lisa Carter agreed
entirely and appreciated the opportunity to take part.
“We were so honored to have the chance to participate in the McNairy County
Adult Education career fair,” stated Carter. “The students in attendance were
encouraged to learn how our agency could help them in achieving future
employment goals.”
Elvis rocks annual Foster Grandparent recognition luncheon
Elvis tribute artist Tommy Browder performs at the
annual SWHRA Foster Grandparent recognition luncheon at "The Elm's
Restaurant" in Selmer.
On Monday, May 5th, 2008, Elvis tribute artist Tommy Browder entertained
an excited crowd of Foster Grandparents at Southwest Human Resource Agency’s
(SWHRA) annual Foster Grandparent recognition luncheon held at “The Elm’s
Restaurant” in Selmer.
Browder performed many Elvis’ fan favorites such as “Welcome to My World,”
“Love Me,” “All Shook Up,” “Teddy Bear,” “Don’t’ Be Cruel,” and “Can’t Help
Falling in Love with You.”
Following the stirring performance, each of the fifty Foster Grandparents in
attendance received a recognition award from SWHRA Executive Director Mike
Smith and Foster Grandparent Coordinator Brenda Smith for their loyal
service to SWHRA and the children of West Tennessee.
SWHRA’s Foster Grandparent Program provides personal services to children
with special or exceptional needs by persons age 60 and up with limited
incomes.
Grandparents provide much needed special attention through social, emotional
and educational support that school staff members often do not have the time
to provide by working on a one-on-one basis with the children.
“I appreciate all the hard work our Foster Grandparents do,” said SWHRA
Foster Grandparent Coordinator Brenda Smith. “They have such a positive
influence in the lives of small children in addition to showing them much
love and compassion.”
A Message from the Executive Director...
Southwest Human Resource Agency continues its long history of being the
premier Community Services delivery organization in West Tennessee.
We are an Agency that continues to establish and maintain an outstanding
reputation for quality human services to West and Central Tennessee Communities.
Our growth and success is due to our desire and commitment to serving our
customer’s needs, whether that be Child Care services, providing a Head Start
for 3 and 4 year old children, providing public transportation, offering
assistance for energy needs, lending a helping hand for youth, dislocated, and
adult workers, or assisting our Senior population with basic needs.
I certainly appreciate our dedicated employees who are to be commended for
accepting the challenge of improving the services we offer.
I trust that you will take a few moments to exlpore our new website and discover
how we are making a difference in people’s lives in Southwest Tennessee.
SWHRA Executive Director
