NCWE Presentation: Student Career Solutions Engaging Students Through Targeted Delivery Systems Building Integrated Workforce Development Systems October 12, 2016 Copyright @ 2016 Geographic Solutions, Inc.
Meet the Presenters Lynn Hatfield Shannon Ramaeker Eastern Region Manager Introduction – Company & Solutions Shannon Ramaeker LMI Project Manager Presentation of the NM Career Portal Solution Copyright @ 2016 Geographic Solutions, Inc.
Introducing Geographic Solutions
Geographic Solutions We are the largest provider of COTS public sector workforce development systems. Main Headquarters: Palm Harbor, FL West Coast Office: Salinas, CA Established in 1992 A staff of over 260 full-time employees focused SOLELY on workforce development and unemployment systems.
Virtual LMI ® – Public Portal America’s Labor Market Analyzer (ALMA) Our LMI Solutions Virtual LMI ® – Public Portal America’s Labor Market Analyzer (ALMA) Real-Time and Historical Labor Market Information National Real-Time Labor Market Analysis Tool
Our Employment and UI Solutions Geographic Solutions Unemployment System® Complete UI Benefits, Tax, & Appeals Solution Reemployment Exchange® Virtual OneStop® A Modular, COTS Labor Exchange and Case Management Solution An Integrated Unemployment Claims & Workforce System
Our Public Sector Workforce and UI Experience Since 1994 we have provided workforce development solutions to more than 30 state level workforce development and unemployment agencies. WA AK HI GUAM VI OR CA NV ID MT ND MN WI MI OH IL IN KY MS AL GA SC NC VA WV PA NY ME VT NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC FL I A MO AR LA SD NE WY U T AZ NM TX OK KS CO TN Local Workforce / LMI System 17 of our customers have had active contracts with us for more than 10 years. Geographic Solutions Systems State LMI System State Workforce / LMI System State Workforce / UI / LMI System Copyright @ 2016 Geographic Solutions, Inc.
Our Partnership with New Mexico New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Implemented Virtual OneStop in 2002 Labor Exchange Case Management Labor Market Information Federal Reporting
Solution - Integration
Integrated and Controlled Job Aggregation Over 20,000 websites – We aggregate jobs from the primary source including: Employer corporate websites Private job boards Government job boards Hospitals Military branch sites Recruiter sites Non-profits Newspapers Social media Volunteer sites Chambers of commerce and others.
Guided and Informed Employment – Not Just a ‘Job Board’ Provide job seekers one site to look for jobs and training Provide advanced job matching using skills, careers, assessments, etc. using our new Sapphire technology Exploit the true power of an integrated system (e.g., in-context Labor Market Information, links to education programs, links to online training)
Labor Market Data Including Real Time Supply and Demand Provides users a complete view of the labor market Shows where job opportunities are including demand for skills, tools and technology and certifications Compares occupation, industry, location, etc. to help make informed decisions
Integrated Assessments – Work Values 34
Career Pathways 35
Local Specialty Portals Education Institutions Senior career resources Natural disaster response Job sites for veterans Specialty resources Green jobs and training sites Local job and industry portals
Responsive Web Design Try it out at: www.NMCareerSolutions.com Tablet (e.g. iPad) Phone (e.g. iPhone, Android) Desktop Workstation Multiple Columns Two Columns Single Column Try it out at: www.NMCareerSolutions.com
Education and Training Youthful, mobile friendly interface Education Solutions Career Solutions Career Path Career Exploration Education and Training Youthful, mobile friendly interface Career Portal Launched June 2016 120 day Implementation https://www.nmcareersolutions.com
Questions and Contact Info ? Shannon Ramaeker LMI Project Manager SRamaeker@geosolinc.com Lynn Hatfield Eastern Regional Manager LHatfield@geosolinc.com Corporate Headquarters: 1001 Omaha Circle - Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Ph: 727-786-7955 – Fax: 727-786-5871 West Coast Office: 234 Capitol Street, Suite A – Salinas, CA 93901 Ph: 831-757-4400 – Fax: 831-757-4401 www.GeographicSolutions.com