Employer Services Network Understanding Sector Partnerships Aleksandra Walczak, Project Manager July 30, 2012

CASIP  Consortium of independent, community-based agencies and colleges who deliver employment and training services to internationally-trained job seekers and to employers in the GTA  Working together since 1998, we share our experience, expertise and resources to improve service delivery  Together we serve over 70,000 newcomers per year – and some of our organizations have been doing this for over 60 years! Background Together We Succeed

CASIPTogether We Succeed Members

CASIPTogether We Succeed  The Mentoring Partnership  Canadian Workplace Communications  Coordinated Job Development (CASIP ESN)  Bridging Programs  Job Fairs / Just Jobs  Marketing  Professional Development  Information Sharing  Advocacy  Visioning Recent examples of Joint Initiatives

CAIP CASIPTogether We Succeed  Full suite of human resource services  Pre-screened job ready professional candidates  Coordinated access point to diverse and qualified talent pool  Core group of 23 Job Developers with specialized skills  Monthly meetings and job sharing website  Over 70 Job Developers in expanded network  Sector-specific specialization  Tailored recruitment, networking & mentorship events  Hotline and website Services Offered to Employers

CAIP CASIPTogether We Succeed  Full suite of employment services and supports  Sector specific bridging programs  Language training opportunities  Coordinated access to additional programs and services Services Offered to Job-Seekers

CASIP Structure Together We Succeed

CAIP CASIPTogether We Succeed Between April 2011 to June employers referred into CASIP ESN 711 positions on our website 1927 ITIs with increased access to opportunities Over 100 were interviewed at our last Recruitment Event alone! Successes to Date

CAIP CASIPTogether We Succeed What factors have contributed to successful teamwork for you? What about you?

CAIP CASIPTogether We Succeed Factors for Success Trust Collaboration Leadership QualityCoordination

CAIP CASIPTogether We Succeed  Stakeholder roles and responsibilities are clearly delineated and shared  Collaboration is formalized through protocols and partnership agreement  Training and professional development is centralized  Cultivating team spirit builds trust and fosters collaboration  Responsibilities are integrated into performance measurement and job descriptions  Employment opportunities may be referred from external organizations  Employers are given opportunities for in person meetings  Consultative management style  Flexibility and responsiveness Best Practices

CAIP CASIPTogether We Succeed CASIP Employer Services Network Group How to reach us