ONE-STOP EMPLOYER AND WIB BUSINESS SERVICES Mission: "To provide employers and job seekers with universal access to tools, resources and services that assist them with obtaining their employment and business goals" Vision: "The best workforce development system that benefits both employers and job seekers by promoting quality jobs, high skills, high wages and life long learning"

EMPLOYER and BUSINESS ONE-STOP WIB SERVICES MARKETINGMARKETING EMPLOYERS EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE WHEN HIRING BEST CANDIDATE JOB REQUIREMENTS LISTINGS & PLACEMENT PROGRAM/CENTER ROLE BUSINESS/INDUSTRY LINK W/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHETHER HIRING OR NOT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOCUSED SECTORAL SKILLS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES SYSTEMS ROLE

EMPLOYER According to Webster: One who uses or engages the services of Provides a job that pays wages or a salary

BUSINESS/INDUSTRY Purposeful activity Particular field of endeavor Commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a means of livelihood Commercial or sometimes an industrial enterprise A distinct group of productive or profit-making enterprises Manufacturing activity as a whole

EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE Recruit qualified candidates for job openings (staffing) Find out about jobs, job descriptions, job requirements, etc. Make sure job is a good fit On-the-Job Training (OJT) to assist employers with training related costs Referral to ????

LINKING WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Increased Tax Base…the additional revenue provided by economic development supports, maintains, and improves local infrastructure, such as roads, parks libraries and emergency medical services. Job Development…economic development provides better wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Business Retention…businesses feel appreciated by the community and, in turn, are more likely to stay in town, contributing to the economy. Economic Diversification…a diversified economic base helps expand the local economy and reduces a communitys vulnerability to a single business sector. Self Sufficiency…a stronger economic base means public services are less dependent on intergovernmental influences and alliances, which can change with each election. Productive Use of Property…property used for its highest and best use maximizes the value of that property. Quality of Life… more local tax dollars and jobs raise the economic tide for the entire community, including the overall standard of living of the residents. Recognition of Local Products…successful economic development often occurs when locally produced goods are consumed in the local market to a greater degree.

SUPPLY-SIDE Fill the employers need for qualified workers

DEMAND-SIDE Provide a qualified workforce Provide for growth Anticipate training needs Competitive edge Productivity

BEST CANDIDATE Employer Services Representatives (ESR) find the best candidate possible, with the skills that match the employers requirements for a specific job

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS FOCUSED Investigate/Consult to determine business needs Network to provide business resources Advocate for business success

JOB REQUIREMENTS Job Descriptions Education Language Skills Reading Comprehension Math Level Experience Working Conditions

SECTORAL SKILLS To reduce skills gaps and shortages and anticipate future needs; To improve productivity, business and public service performance; To increase opportunities to develop the productivity of everyone in the sector's workforce, including action to address equal opportunities; and To improve learning supply, including the development of apprenticeships, higher education and national occupation standards. * european industrial relations survey on-line

LISTINGS & PLACEMENTS Post Jobs Share Job orders Search Resumes Search SMARTWare Pre-Screen candidates Prepare candidate for Interview Refer Follow-up

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES Business Retention – enhancing existing businesses Business Expansion – attracting new businesses Business Start-ups – encouraging the growth of new businesses Customized and Upgrade Training Outplacement and Career Transitioning

PROGRAM/CENTER ROLE Fill job orders Place clients Find job openings Assist employers with training needs and costs (OJT) Referral of employers to appropriate workforce agency (WIB, EBEDA, etc.) for additional assistance

SYSTEMS ROLE Provide a holistic approach to meet the needs of business Provide information Identify, coordinate and/or leverage resources

MARKETINGMARKETING Job Fairs On-site Recruitment Labor Market Information Assessment Testing Customized/Upgrade Training Career Transition/Outplacement Services ????

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT EMPLOYER OR BUSINESS SERVICES CONTACT Sandy McMullan at Or