Area youths explore careers at JTA Job Fair in Frederick
More than 100 Frederick County youths ages 16 to 21 attended the JTA Summer Youth Employment Job Fair at the old Frederick Armory to explore local career options. The program, coordinated by Sharon Dihosh, combines on the job training and classroom instruction, with participants from the Maryland School for the Deaf and Rock Creek School gaining work experience and resume skills. Linda Myers, a former factory worker and mother, shared her journey to earn a high school equivalency diploma and begin teacher training, urging attendees to pursue their dreams with help from mentors and public education resources.
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Frederick County
Job Training Agency
JTA
Frederick Armory
Maryland School For the Deaf
Rock Creek
Sharon Dihosh
Linda Myers
Youth workshop offers career advice from local professionals
Tri Com workers and local figures like Tom Warren of Fort Detrick and Ron Pitts of the State Job Service share guidance on balancing education and work. They stress documenting qualifications, pursuing further schooling, and choosing a future aligned with personal goals. A Frederick High School junior notes the program helps plan for a job while emphasizing caring for others.
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Routrahn’s
Ron Pitts
State
State Job Service Placement Office
Pitts
Ozzie Thompson
Frederick High School
Green Valley
Thompsons
Community Living Inc
Corrine Durdock
SYEF
Pete Marinello
Local firm completes shuttle bus monitor system
Frederick based Tri-Com Inc ships a bus monitor system to ENDEGS Spoile for the next space shuttle launch in 1986. The 32 signal AC and DC inputs feed recorders and the launch computer, with uninterrupted power supplies to preserve event history up to liftoff. The firm also works on a 168 channel telemetry system for real time checkout and mission analysis, plus other high tech projects for Santa Fe Railroad and Kodak.
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Tri-Com Inc
Frederick
Ed Waters Jr
Grove Road
Gene Lindberg
Iftoft
Tri- Com Inc
Hield Lindberg
Santa Fe
Kodak
in-Com Inc
Department of Defense Quality Assurance
Randy Garst
Richard Kinek
Rene Lindberg
Ed Waters
Alert on counterfeit RVs from gypsy sellers in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Stephen H Sachs warns consumers to avoid traveling bands of con artists selling counterfeit recreational vehicles at bargain prices. A Western Maryland case involved a vehicle made from mixed parts sold for 6500 after a 10300 list price, with dealer guidance on warranties and titles. Traders use hard luck stories and tax-saving schemes. buy from reputable dealers with authorized service and ensure titles and warranties. Brand names include Lasalle, Royal Traveler, Marauder, and others. one counterfeit was a Spartan. Also notes Maryland Chamber of Commerce membership doubles to about 1600 with a goal of 2000 by year end.
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Marsland
Stephen H Sachs
Sachs
Marteet Peet
MottLon Davison Sach
Maryland
Steven J Cole
Consummr
Cole
Berns Wace
Indiana
Lasalle
Royal Traveler
Marauder
Impala
Spartan
Ledgewood
Sportsman
Majestic
Companion
Shenandoah
Lariet
Regal
Carefree
Curtis
Americana
International
Sunvilla
Safari
Rouge
Monte Carlo
Tropicana
Buckaneer
Royal Knight
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Gurley News-Peat
the News
Frederick. Md
Donever
Myers
Tri-Com Workers
Marinello
New Market Middle School
News-Post
Marge Satterlee
Peakewise
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Winchester, Virginia
Whitney Telecommunications Inc
Telco
East
M Street NW
Washington, D.C
Frederick County National Bank
Mfemibyr Poc
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