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Discover how American Job Centers (AJCs) ensure quality services through the recertification process mandated by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). From evaluating effectiveness to enhancing accessibility and outreach strategies, learn how AJCs continuously improve to better serve jobseekers and employers. Explore actionable steps for professionals to meet recertification requirements and enhance the inclusivity of One-Stop Centers. Don't miss out on vital insights into the certification process in this blog!
Discover the transformative impact of EDSI's Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program in North Carolina. Since 2018, EDSI has partnered with Vocational Rehabilitation to equip students with disabilities with essential skills for a successful transition from high school to the workforce. With a focus on holistic support and community engagement, the program has achieved remarkable success! As EDSI looks to the future, it envisions continued growth and impact, aiming to expand its reach and enhance services to ensure every student's pathway leads to post-graduation success.
What is a MOU and why is it important in workforce development and One-Stop's within the American Job Center system? These questions and more will be answered in this blog on MOU's, which are agreements executed between the local workforce board and the One-Stop partners to optimize AJC One-Stop service delivery in local areas.
Partnering with local organizations, cities and schools is one of our favorite ways to do business. Together with the City of Philadelphia, we aim to improve the quality of life in Philly neighborhoods through the CLIP program, which offers opportunities to our jobseeker participants related to training, upskilling and employment.
Supporting New York businesses within the entertainment industry during the pandemic became possible through Federal grants administered through the U.S. Department of Labor's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program, and workforce development service provider, EDSI played a big role in helping coordinate these efforts.
As employers and organizations across the country continue to face workforce challenges, finding new ways to connect with customers is crucial. In this blog, you will learn more about the ways AJC’s have developed and implemented better, smarter, faster ways to deliver services to jobseekers and employers, including creating virtual, innovative programming and specialized support.
Are students prepared for life after high school? What can be done to better support and guide students as they approach graduation and beyond? In this blog, you will learn about a workforce development program in Chester County, PA that is helping students transition through the appropriate educational pathway and then into the workforce.
Career readiness has been a common topic in the workforce development and educational arenas for many years, and now more than ever, bridging the gap between education and workforce preparation is crucial. In this blog, we highlight a curriculum development project with Abington Junior High School. After receiving a state grant, Abington wanted to develop a school-wide curriculum based on educating students on career pathways and employability skills to give them all the foundational skills they would need to be successful in their post-secondary or post-college careers.
Effective, work-based learning strategies build a bridge between learning and real work experiences. In partnership with Workforce Development Boards and employers across the country, we continue to see work-based learning (WBL) initiatives and funding reemerging as critical regional strategies to help the millions of people who are struggling to start or advance in their careers. Let's explore the benefits of effective WBL strategies and the different types of WBL initiatives that are available.