A new name is needed to create an identity more closely aligned with the system's uses. The new name will probably be reduced to acronyms. One approach is to create the acronym and then come up with a name. A gift certificate will be given to the individual who submits the winning entry. Now you can find specific job duties and purpose when reviewing an MDES vacancy announcement.
Supervisors have the opportunity to document more fully their expectations about that position.
The article reports that she was one of nine MDES employees who received merit awards for their ideas by the State Employees Suggestions System. Under the bill, the Governor appoints the head of a workforce transition team. The recommendations must be made to the legislature prior to March 15, 2002. The bill also moves administration of the unemployment insurance and the disability determination programs to the Department of Labor and Industry, and administration of the energy assistance programs to the Department of Commerce. The rehabilitation councils and the SAFE coordinating council will also give input to the transition team.