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Show Page 22 - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Sunday, September 13, 1987 What is haDDenin l6rt in the stock markets and the business world. 1Bm Forty Plus aids in search for jobs CBS directors Call it an economic downturn, bad luck, corporate maybe even age discrimination the bottom line is a lot of Utah's talented white collar workers are finding themselves suddenly out of work. Until now, few unemployed white collar executives or professionals have been lucky enough to connect with an opening in their field. Employment services and headhun-ter- s are one option, but most admit it's easier to market employees that already have jobs. Additionally, the high fees they charge are often an economic barrier for the employer, and most jobs end up getting filled through the grapevine. g, consider sale o recor ivision NEW YORK (AP)-C- Inc. BS directors are expected to meet as early as next week to consider whether to sell all or part of the company's record division, a published report said today. The Wall Street Journal said the board's decision to meet was prompted by a new overture from Sony Corp. of Japan to acquire a minority stake in CBS Records or purchase all of the unit. call was placed to Alice Henderson, a CBS spokeswoman, for comment on the report, but it was not immediately returned. CBS has said since then that its record division is not for sale. But its president and cHef executive, Laurence A. Tisch, is believed to favor selling the unit, partly because of the volatility of the record business. Others on the CBS board are believed to oppose selling the unit because it is one of the company's core businesses. The newspaper report, quoting unidentified company sources, said CBS directors decided at the company's regular monthly meeting Wednesday to reconvene shortly "to look at the future of CBS" and consider what to do with the record division. was reportedly one of several bidders for the division last year, but its offer, reported at $1.25 billion, was said to have been rejected. Sony recenty formed to fill this imporneed within the tant business community. The Salt Lake-base- d white collar placement organization is now finding jobs for Utah executives, managers and professional people. Organizers say the most unique aspect of Forty Plus is that neither the employer nor the employee is charged a fee for placement. It's free because Forty Plus is a nonprofit organization, with minimum operating costs funded by the small initiation fees it charges its job-findi- members. The broad base of expertise offered by Forty Plus is evident in the "Employee Profiles" listing it CBS Records, whose artists include Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson, has been increasingly profitable for CBS. Last year, the CBS Records Group's operating profit nearly doubled to $162.1 million on a 21 percent revenue increase to $1.49 billion. That meant the unit accounted for about 37 percent of CBS's overall operating profit and 31 percent of total revenue. Since Tisch took over a leadership role at CBS last fall, the company has agreed to sell its magazine operations and has sold its book publishing and music publishing units. 533-219- 1 advertising, communications, finance, computer management, data processing, engineering, natural resources, human resources, selling, public relations and place- ment coordination, adding credence to their operating motto, "There's no substitute for experience!" To join Forty Plus of Utah, employees must be 40 years of age or older, have previously held a, medical administration and other white collar positions. The employer can pick one or more candidates from the Profiles Listing, phone Forty Plus, and arrange a convenient, interview with anyone he's interest position of significant responsibility and have earned an annual minimum compensation of $18,000 for women and $25,000 for men. in. There is no placement charge for hiring a member of Forty Plus. J Pongrass, Australia Pty. Ltd., of Sydney, Australia has completed an Australian market analysis and agreed to become a licensee of Digital Technology International software. Pongrass, a company specializing in typesetting and newspaper publishing systems, has already developed a Microsoft Windows interface to its front-en- d system. This allows text files to be picked up from the front end and retrieved by DTI software. According to Pongrass, the combination of the interface plus DTI's demo software has already presold a number of copies of DTI software. Digital Technology International has developed an integrated Publishing Management System that allows publishers to do billing and accounting tasks, sophisticated display ad and classified ad typesetting, editorial, circulation management, and printing plant planning and reporting, the company currently has clients across the United States, in Scandinavia, in the UK, and in other countries. En terta in m en t The ohone number for Fortv and business hours Plus is are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Utilizing the proven expertise of its members, Forty Plus is able to do its own organizing, marketing, regularly sends to Utah businesses. Employers can quickly scan the background and credentials of potential empbyees in general management, purchasing, production, retail operations, sales, marketing, Digital heads into Australia A Jason Farrow, a spokesman for Sony Corp. of America, Sony of Japan's wholly owned subsidiary in Park Ridge, N.J., declined comment on the report. Forty Plus of Utah Inc. was 275 SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVE., PROVO 374-191- 7 Trends Koachman Driving School now open Koachman Driving School, a private driving school, in now open for business, according to owners Keith Sondrup and Herman Old- royd. This will be the first state censed pro- Keith Sondrup down on elective classes and therefore students completing this course nine-da- y will be able to register for more in the high school curriculum. Students must be 15 years and nine months old to register. g resident of Sondrup is a Utah County and just recently retired after 30 years in public education as a classroom teacher and professional licensed driving in- classes life-lon- structor. He graduated from BYU in 1957 with a master's degree in education administration, health science and driver education. He is a lifetime member of NEA, UEA and AEA. He served as chairman of the Orem High School Safety Club and with Orem City as the Safety Council Director for many years. Sondrup is married to the former Sherma Taylor and they have two married daughters and nine gran-dhcildre- Oldroyd has 29 years experience II li n nilu vklI iI v lie y ..,.,.Mij.v.. "W 1 51I1UU1 all 29 years spicui, with District, V L committed about passing along their knowledge to the people in their classes." Today's sessions will include Plumbing and Electrical Repairs, Tips on Energy Conservation, Basic Carpentry and Interior Remodeling Projects. Each session will include an Ernst consultant, a video demonstration, as step-by-ste- p well as question and answer periods. Seminars begin at 10 a.m. and follow at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tim Lucia, Senior Vice President-Marketing for Ernst, said, "We realize a lot of people won't have time to attend all, or perhaps any of the actual seminars. So we're also distributing step-bstep project books free of charge on each subject to interested people. The Ernst staff has also prepared an initial group of 24 additional on everything from how to take care of sick y Eric Herman Oldrmd ;:V :v:.;:v.;:::,.- $, I A Peach Of An ; nvestment ' For a peach of an investment open an American Savings Certificate of Deposit. You could look high and low and not find a better rate with insured safety. But, American Savings has done it. A short term certificate with a high rate. And larger balances earn even higher rates. Just see your nearest office of American Savings. And then pick the Certificate of Deposit that's right for you. In today's financial climate, you'll be hard pressed to find a better rate. toHrMwiitMig'Ti!! $5(0-2.Amount education. He Safety Education as Chairman and as Director at Orem High School Safety Club which won several state honors. He was the recipient of the KSL Safety Award in 1979. e Provo He is a He is married and the resident. father of four daughters. The business is located at 1015 S. State, Orem. New classes begin weekly during evening hours and weekends. Gift certificates are available for parents, grandparents and friends. Tiitl ill id il Art -- it 'ntf ff S20,00W','W S2,500-I9,W- yf SM.OIX)' Annual 715 725 730 7.35 Mausser Eric Mausser, CCP, Director ot Personnel. City of lYovo. recently earned the American Compensan tion Association's Certified Professional designation. The American Compensation Association is a nonprofit organization of professionals who provide the leadership in designing, implementing, administering or consulting on employee compensation programs. The Certification Program was developed to further compensation as a professional. It also provides official ACA recognition to those individuals who, by their performance on a battery of written exminations, demonstrate competence in the functional areas that the field comprises. ""u Com-penatio- in life-tim- , V -Human 1 educa- tion, with a minor in health edu cation and driver worked Sue McNab, Senior Vice PresidentResources for Ernst said, "We're working hard to train our staff in the best possible ways to "teach" others simple, effective ways to accomplish jobs. They are all excited and . screws, to make a house safer for Senior Citizens. with a degree in physical series to local plants, to selecting nails and Orem High and seven at Moun- MLn "Iftli School. He gradu- - " . "How-To-Guides- ," School 22 at Willi V consumers Saturday and continue with presentations today. A series of eight different seminars, ranging in length from 30 minutes to an hour will be conducted within the stores. New graduation requirements cut Alpine of Deposit of adult education programs, geared to help families learn more about the in's and out's of basic "Show-Me-How- school is an alternative to the basic high school inII 0o6-Mpnth Hal Smith, President of Ernst Home and Nursery Centers, has announced a free, continuing series as well as projects of various scope. The company unveiled the first private grams. talks elf house, driving school in Utah County. and adult do-it-yours- maintenance jobs around the li- private This Ernst Home plans 1 734 1 7.45 7.50 7.56 1 1 "Annu.il Viwnt.i);i' r.ili- lor tvmunlh U). 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