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Show r V r : i - J - 4 in ? L " 5 : "' 'V S . S" ? w -- ....... t ' ; t ' 1 y I- ... . , -:- L -i : . 4 - : r r r . - i Y- - - . ' Davis Job Service unveiled CLEARFtELD--The Department of Employment Security's office in Clearfield is now known as Davis County Job Service. The change in name, effective Sept. 1, reflects the office's role in serving the entire county, said Jack Bailey, manager. Previously, the facility was known as Clearfield Job Service. It was so-named because of its location in Clearfield, following the general pattern foi naming of Job Service offices across Utah. "We have always had, and continue con-tinue to maintain, a good relationship relation-ship with the city of Clearfield," Bailey said. 4 However, I think there was some confusion as to whether this office only served Clearfield. Others thought of the facility as being so far north that the name made them reluctant to visit," he added. In addition, the Job Service building is within a stone's throw of Layton. It serves all 15 cities within the county and residents in the unincorporated area. At the same time, decentralization de-centralization of a single Job Service Ser-vice office in Salt Lake County into two will force name changes there, as well, Bailey said. "We serve a large portion of the population," he says. "Last year, more than 18.500 registered with our office. Placements stood at 5,633a 66 percent increase in just five years." The staff has stayed between be-tween 25 and 30 during those past five years, and for the last two, has placed more applicants in jobs per staff member than any other Job Service office. Growth has come in both parts of The Department of Employment Security in Clearfield has been renamed the Davis County Job Service to reflect the office's role in serving the entire county. Pictured left to right: Receptionist Gail Carey, Placement Supervisor, Perry Jordan and Manager Jack Bailey. the county, with many large firms in the North Salt Lake Industrial Park utilizing Davis County Job Service along with those affiliated with the new Shopko Shopping Center development, de-velopment, for example. "Many employers would prefer to use our services because they want employees living within the county," said Bailey. "They also find us easier to deal with because of our smaller size and the ability we thus have to be more personal." The growth at Davis County Job Service results from five major areas, including creation of Job Service Employment Committee, a group comprising private industry and government agencies that holds informational meetings on such topics as how to establish drug testing in your business; increased use of computers to help staff better serve patrons. A direct referral desk with staff ready to quickly assist those seeking seek-ing entry level positions, often allowing patrons to check the job board, select a desired job, receive a referral, and be on the way to a job interview within 10 minutes; one of the state ' s strongest economies; regular on-site visits to job locations loca-tions by Job Service interviews, giving giv-ing them a better knowledge of business' needs and better acquaintance acquain-tance with employers. The first Job Service office in Davis County was opened in Farm-ington Farm-ington in early 1 97 1 . Due to growth, that office was replaced by one in Layton and one in Bountiful. The Bountiful office was closed in 1982, leaving an office in Layton. A new, larger facility was opened in Clearfield in early 1983, the current home for Davis County Job Service. Ser-vice. "We are here to serve all employers, and those seeking work, within the county. We are also here to assist anyone needing assistance with an unemployment insurance claim or otherwise," said Bailey. Those making application with Davis County Job Service for the first time may attend a group inU'vke session to complete necessary forms and to become actively registered daily at 9:30 and 1 1 a.m., or 2 p.m. Call 773-8380 for more information. informa-tion. fa |