Reverse Referral Kick-Off August 15, 2018 7:30 am IBDC, Pendleton Campus

Outcomes for Today’s Meeting Understand how this pilot test can become a model approach to filling the workforce pipeline Meet the needs of business and industry Meet the employment/career needs of individuals in our communities Provide multi-faceted solutions to workforce development

Employment Partnership Program An adequate number of skilled workers An effective and efficient way to help people who want to work for you -- but aren’t currently qualified – to gain the training needed to become qualified An understanding of the programs, benefits and services your referrals will receive and how they will come back to you as stronger, more qualified applicants. What Do You Need? Employment Partnership Program

What Will We Do Together? EMPLOYERS TRI-COUNTY Refer via a standardized process Provide information about your needs to us (re: worker qualifications) Help promote Employment Partnership Open House events using materials we provide Provide initial and follow-up data (how many people came back, applied and were hired) Host Employment Partnership Open House events Create and provide referral materials for you Enroll students in appropriate credit or noncredit programs Provide scholarships (or refer to other sources for tuition assistance) Report data to you Help you connect with program completers (interviews, etc)

Employer Webpage for Referrals tctc.edu/EPP Online Referral Form Documents Program Procedures

Applicant Webpage for Referrals WEBPAGE: tctc.edu/referral

What Does the Employment Partnership Open House Event Look Like? Pre-Registration

Tri-County Technical College Strategic Partnership GDA Clients Students Community Engagement NCCET Strategic Partnership

WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION As part of this partnership, we’re offering a course in WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION Builds and integrates skills necessary for effective workplace communication, including: Establishing Connections Gaining Engagement Understanding Perspective Proposing Solutions Resolving Issues Gaining Agreement $599 Value, Tuition Waived for Students in the CCE/Noncredit Courses

Employment Partnership Program Gets people ready to apply for your company’s jobs. tctc.edu/referral ⚈ 864-646-TCTC (8282)