Covering the Period from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: WEPM/WICL/WLTF
Section 3: Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken by WEPM/WICL/WLTF
1: Cathy Slemenda attended a job fair on August 25, 2011at the Washington County One-Stop Job Center, 14 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Maryland. It was held between 10am and 1pm, and Prettyman Broadcasting was one of 10 employers who were represented there. Additionally, four staffing agencies attended, and four service and training providers were also there.
2: On Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Cathy Slemenda attended a Career Fair at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, scheduled from 3:30 till 6:30pm, specifically for the college's business students. A total of 19 businesses were represented at the event.
3: Cathy Slemenda, Administrative Assistant of Prettyman Broadcasting Company, attended the Elgin Station Job Fair in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Friday, February 17, 2012, from 10am till 1pm. This job fair was sponsored by the Hagerstown Housing Authority and Washington County One-Stop Job Center.
4: On Wednesday, March 7, 2012, both Norm and Cathy Slemenda attended the spring, CareerFest at Shepherd University, held in the Wellness Center, from 11am till 3pm.
Approximately 88 employers were registered. The business represented the public, private and non-profit sectors.
5: On Friday, May 18, 2012, Cathy Slemenda attended a Job Fair from 10:00am till 1:00pm at the Washington County One-Stop Job Center, 14 North Potomac Street in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company also gives tours of the radio stations to local organizations. On November 4, 2011, at 2:30pm, On-Air Personality for WEPM/WICL/WLTF, Greg Davis conducted a tour with Melissa Leeper and her mother Christi Leeper. Melissa is a home school student with a great desire to learn. The tour lasted over two hours. She was very interested in the inner workings of radio, from how the signal is transmitted to how the commercials are produced. They discussed the various employment opportunities, not only on-air personalities but office, promotions, and sales. March 28, 2012, at 6:30pm, Pietro DiSante, On Air Personality for WEPM/WICL/WLTF conducted a tour with Falling Waters, Tiger Cub Scout Troop, Pack 16. Christine Anderson, Pack 16 Tiger Leader, along with six other adults and eight Tiger Cub Scouts were in attendance. The Tiger Cub Scouts, will be credited with points to earn their Tiger Cub Patch and Communications studies. It is explained during each tour how our facility benefits the community and the different jobs it takes to make it happen. Not only do participants get to see the inner workings of radio but also they are informed of the many career opportunities radio has to offer.
On June 29, 2011 WEPM News Director, Hans Fogle met with Shepherd University Professor Cecilia Mason and an intern with West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Fogle spoke to the intern about some of the differences she might see between public and commercial radio. he also shared advice when it came to job seeking and reporting in general.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company's News Director Hans Fogle spoke with juniors at Musselman High School on Thursday, March 29, 2012. He spoke about his educational and professional experience.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company's Account Executive, Thomas Cummings attended a day long Mock Interview Project on Wednesday, March 23, 2012. It was held at Hedgesville High School as a part of the Berkeley County Schools to Work Initiative. This project validates the need for students to compile an attractive and accurate college/career portfolio for the presentation to prospective employers or colleges.
While interviewing twelve students during the day he evaluated the contents of their prepared portfolio and conducted a question and answer "mock" interview session. He was asked to observe and critique their ability to respond to an interview situation.
Written evaluations were completed on each student including personal observations on appropriate dress and demeanor. Constructive comments were provided to aid the student in improving certain areas in their presentation.
The purpose of this program is to better prepare students for real-life experiences in the work world presented by local volunteers from various fields of endeavor in this community.
Cathy Slemenda represented Prettyman Broadcasting Company at the annual Mock Interviews for high school juniors at Musselman High School in southern Berkeley County on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. These interviews are sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and run between 8:00-11:30 AM in the community library housed within the high school.
English teachers for the junior-level students help them prepare resumes, applications, cover letters, and review for interview questions. The students are taught to dress and act appropriately for a job interview. Approximately 35 community business people volunteered their time to meet with the students and evaluate their performance and prepared materials. Ms. Slemenda met with seven students - each for 20 minutes - and then wrote up comments that were to be shared by teachers with the students. Students will also write follow-up thank-you letters to the individuals who interviewed them.
Some students already hold part-time jobs; others were truly attempting to see if any business people present might hire them.
General Manager, Norm Slemenda, spoke with 3 different 2nd grade classes, of approximately 25 students each, at Gerrardstown Elementary School, on April 26, 2012, for Career Day. He covered the many jobs required in radio, the training needed for each position, the satisfactions and also the frustrations of the radio industry. Mr. Slemenda also, discussed expected salary and benefit ranges. Each class was allowed 25 minutes for the presentation and any questions the students might have.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company also offers internships to college and high school students. In June 2011 Zachary King, a student at West Virginia University, Joe Hutzler a student at High Point University and Lindsay Scaccia, a student at Marshall University, joined our intern program and continued through the summer of 2011. They worked closely with the office, sales staff, news department, and on-air programming. Zachary King was hired as a part-time employee after the completion of his internship. Internships are a wonderful opportunity for Prettyman Broadcasting and the students. The students learn firsthand about the inner workings of broadcasting. Prettyman Broadcasting also benefits from the intern program. By working with these students we learn what is being taught and expected of our future broadcasters.
Appendix 1 to
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: WEPM/WICL/WLTF
Section 1: Vacancy Information
Full-Time Positions Filled By Job Title
Recruitment Source of Hires
Total Number of Interviewees from All Sources for this Position
1
Sales Position
Herald Mail-newspaper
5
2
Sales Position
Herald Mail-newspaper
4
3
Sales Position
Referral-client Spirit of Jefferson-newspaper
3
4
On Air Personality/Program Director
Referral-Competitor-106.7 The Eagle-Art Schultz
4
Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 16___
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: WEPM/WICL/WLTF
Job Fairs
August 25, 2011
Washington County One-Stop Job Center
14 North Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21741
301-393-8223
October 26, 2011
Career Fair at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
400 West Stephen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-260-4380
February 17, 2012
Elgin Station Job Fair
Sponsored by Washington County One-Stop Job Center and Hagerstown Housing Authority
Elgin Station
40 Elgin Blvd.
Hagerstown, MD 21742
301-393-8228
March 7, 2012
Shepherd University CareerFest
The Wellness Center
301 North King Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-876-5122
May 18, 2012
Washington Co. One-Stop Job Center
14 North Potomac St.
Hagerstown, MD 21741
301-393-8223
1
1,2,3
D
Hagerstown Community College
HCC College Central Network
Employer Account
www.collegecentral.com/hagerstown/
0
All
E
St. of MD Department of Labor
William Saxman
Apprenticeship and Training Specialist
Business Resource Representative
14 North Potomac Street, suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-393-8223
0
All
F
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Ross Hudson
Employment Specialist
891 Auto Parts Place, Suite 131
Martinsburg, WV 25403-2327
304-267-0007
0
All
H
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jeff Stoddard
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
510 Butler Ave., Room 3A128
Martinsburg, WV 25405
304-263-0811 x4677
0
All
I
Referral-Client
Spirit of Jefferson
210 N. George St.
Charles Town, WV 25414
304-725-2046
1
3
K
Referral-Competitor
106.7 The Eagle
Art Schultz
880 Common Wealth Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-4300
1
4
L
Winchester Star
2 North End Street
Winchester, VA 22601
1
2
M
Internal Posting
Prettyman Broadcasting Office
1606 West King Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-263-8868
0
All
N
Shepherd University-College Central
Employer Account
www.collegecentral.com/shepherd
0
All
O
Herald Mail
100 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
5
1,2
P
DCRTV
Dave Hughes
1981-B Villaridge Drive
Reston, VA 220191
2
4
Q
All Access (Stealth)
www.allaccess.com
1
4
R
Walk-In
WEPM/WICL/WLTF
1606 W. King Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-263-8868
