Serve Guam! Commission (SGC) , Governor's Commission on National & Community Service, announces the availability of AmeriCorps grants for the 2008-2009 program year, Funding will be available for innovative programs that use service as a strategy to address compelling community needs in the areas of education , environment, public safety, homeland security , and other unmet human needs, Non-profit and faith-based organizations and government programs are encouraged to apply as a potential AmeriCorps program,
All potential applicants are encouraged to attend the scheduled island-wide Community Outreach Session:
SGC provides technical assistance to applicants in a Request for Proposal (RFP) Technical Assistance Workshop, The Technical Assistance Workshop will review the key elements of completing a Proposal with potential applicants,
Attendance of the Technical Assistance Workshop is required; workshop as scheduled:
FY 2008-2009 AmeriCorps application packets are available at the SGC office: 2ndFloor, GCIC Building, Hagatna, or online at:www.guamdol.net. RFP's are due on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, no later than 5:00 p.m. at the Serve Guam! Commission office,
Please contact Doris Aguon or Sally Rivera at the Serve Guam! Commission office to attend one of the Technical Assistance Workshops, Phone: 475-7081/2· Fax: 475-7045 • Email: serveguam@guamdol.net
/ s / MARIA CONNELLEY, Director of Labor
This advertisement is made possible through a generous grant received from the Corporation for National & Community Service through the Guam Department of Labor, Serve Guam! Commission, Grant number 05AFHGU001l
This FY 2008-2009 RFP includes the following sections:
GUAM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Alien Labor Processing & Certification Division
New H-2B Worker Orientation
The following orientation sheet was developed to help newly arrived H-2B workers gain valuable facts
that will help them while employed in Guam.
IDENTIFICATION (for all non-U.S. Citizens)
Always carry picture identification.
• Green Card or Work Authorization (for immigrants)
• DOL ID card (for H-2B workers)
• I-94 and another photo ID (for other types of visa holders)
Government officials will always ask for identification. If you are unable to provide such identification, you may be
detained, until such time, you are able to produce proper identification. Passports are the property of the country who
issues the passport. Workers may ask employers to hold their passport for safekeeping, but you must make this
request in writing and keep a copy for your records. Employers are prohibited from forcefully holding the passports of
workers.
WORKER BOARD & LODGING
Cost – The employer may deduct up to $80.00 per week for board and lodging, however, if the employer’s actual cost
is more, they may justify as such and a higher rate may be approved by Guam Department of Labor (GDOL).
Housing Complaints- If workers are concerned with their housing arrangements due to safety or sanitary issues, they
may report this to GDOL. Our inspectors will look into all complaints.
Company Rules- The employer has the right to set house rules which the workers must follow. It is common for
employers to require workers to maintain the cleanliness and order in the workers housing facilities. Workers who
don’t comply may face termination of employment.
Employer control of worker behavior after working hours- Employers may not control the behavior of workers after
working hours, however, workers are expected to follow house rules while in the barracks.
Residing outside of employer housing- Employers are required to provide workers housing if they employ more than 5
H-2B workers, however, if the employer and worker agree, the worker may seek housing on their own. Before this can
occur, the proposed living arrangement must be reviewed and approved by GDOL.
PAY & WORKING HOURS
Working Hours- The employer may set whatever working hours are necessary based on his business need.
Generally, days consist of 8 hours of work but, this is not required. Time that is compensated is limited to the time that
a worker is providing services for the employer. Breaks for meals or rest are not compensable.
The National Center for Construction Education and Reseach (NCCER) has established the benchmark for quality training in the construction industry. Consider the advantages the GCA Trades Academy, a NCCER-accredited training unit, can offer your business.
Call 647-4840/41 or send an email message to gcatrades@guam.net to register or to obtain more information.
Classes Starting the Week of
April 7 - 11, 2008
Tuesday, April 8th
Core: Intro to Construction Mathematics
Wednesday, April 9th
Electrical 1: Wiring: Residential
Core Curriculum
Introduction to Construction Math
This 15-hour course reviews basic mathematic functions, such as adding, subtracting, dividing, & multiplying whole numbers, fractions, & decimals, & explains their applications to the construction trades. Explains decimal-fraction conversions & the metric system using practical examples. Also reviews basic geometry as applied to common shapes & forms.
Where & When
Guam Contractors Association conference room
Tueday & Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April 8, 2008 - April 24, 2008
The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association (GHRA) will conduct various Seminars during the annual Pacific Hotel & Restaurant Expo (PHARE) 2008 from April 10, 11 &12, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. The PHARE 2008 Seminars include the following:
1. WOW! Factor Customer Service series part 1 and part 2 to be conducted by WATSON Training on Thursday, April 10, 2008. This seminar will be offered twice on the same day with the first session from 8:30a.m. to 12 noon and second session from 1 p.m. to 4:30p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Guam. The WOW! Factor Customer Service seminar will leave participants with the desire to deliver a level of service which consistently “wows” your customers that will differentiate you in today’s highly competitive market, which will lead to greater customer loyalty and a “fan base” of customers who will brag about how good you are to deal with. Seminar fee is $143 for GHRA members and $159 for non-members.
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