Project Compass Workforce Recovery in Florida Stephanie Race Continuing Education Consultant Pam Thompson E-Government Consultant

Miami Gardens June 8 12 participants Niceville June participants DeLand June 3 16 participants Pembroke Pines May participants Boynton Beach May participants Gainesville May participants Sarasota May participants Tallahassee April participants Orlando May participants

Florida’s Participation 9 Face to Face Sessions 172 Participants 57 Counties Represented

Workshop Content 21 st Century Skills Topic Pathways 1.Job Seekers 2.Small Business/Entrepreneurs 3.Personal Finances

Workshop Content

Follow-Up The Conversations Continue Workforce Recovery on WJ Monthly E-Newsletter

Implementation and Impact We had five goals after attending the Project Compass workshop. These were: 1.Update and improve the job searching/resume writing collection in the library 2.Make contact and meet with the local Florida Workforce One Stop Center 3.Prepare or obtain a list of local social service providers 4.Prepare or obtain a checklist of what people need to apply for various types of benefits 5.Organize programs on financial literacy for library patrons.

Implementation and Impact

Implementation and Impact

Implementation and Impact Upcoming Regional Workshops TBLC Layoffs and Beyond – How Libraries Can Help the Unemployed (Two parts) – January 10 and 24, 2012 PLAN Tips to Help You Conduct a Resume Workshop at Your Library – September 21, 2011 Tips to Help You Conduct an Interviewing Workshop at Your Library – September 28,

Stephanie Race Continuing Education Consultant Pam Thompson E-Government Consultant