Latest Posts in Workforce Development
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.
Explore the transformative power of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in our latest blog! Delve into the intricacies of VSM, a crucial tool that guides organizations in seamlessly connecting job seekers with employment opportunities, enhancing efficiency, and optimizing processes.
Providing mental health support is a crucial part of serving customers, particularly in the workforce development industry, which is why more and more regions are hiring Behavioral Health Advocates (BHAs) to be part of their staff.
Connecting apprenticeship programs with your state and local workforce system is a win-win partnership and we have extensive experience working with employers and jobseekers to strengthen the workforce and our economy. Our Regional Apprenticeship Coordinator Adina Tayar offers best practices!
It’s no secret that companies in all employment sectors are facing challenging workforce shortages and gaps. What many companies don’t know is that apprenticeships offer a viable solution for recruiting, training and retaining world-class talent. Apprenticeships are an earn-as-you-learn, flexible workforce development tool and training strategy that can be customized to meet the needs of any business.
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.
Are your state and local workforce strategies optimized to support and engage older workers in your region? In this blog, we're sharing important information on serving older adult workers ages 55 and up, including workforce insights, labor market metrics, barrier remediation and 6 strategies you can use to more successfully engage with older workers.
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.