Jobber: Matching Businesses with Local Talent Global Mobile Communication Challenge

Our Challenge: US businesses struggle to find qualified applicants “About 33% of 848 small-business owners and chief executives said they had unfilled job openings in June because they couldn't identify qualified applicants.” - Wall Street Journal Connecticut Occupations with the Most Openings 2020 Employment Projection Retail Salesperson55,841 Cashier41,105 Customer Service Representative30,002 Waiters and Waitress27,663 Combined Food Prep and Serving Workers27,490 A Nationwide Crisis: The Crisis in Connecticut: Sources: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), CT Dept. of Labor

Solution: The “Jobber” platform utilizes mobile technology to connect low-income employees with job opportunities and training options Platform will allow local businesses to post help wanted signs at their business throughout New Haven Potential job seekers can scan this QR code on help wanted signs or text a number to determine job requirements and apply After scanning the code or texting our platform, the particular opportunity’s requirements will be compared against the seeker’s profile to determine potential fit Job seekers will then be presented with training options to acquire or improve the necessary skills, such as at a local trade school Or Text to apply Scan QR code or text to apply, find job requirements, your fit, and training options You possess 50% of required skills Skill 1 Skill 2 Skill 3 Skill 4 You possess 50% of required skills Skill 1 Skill 2 Skill 3 Skill 4 Skill 2 Skill 3 Skill 2 Skill 3 Help WantedRequired Skills Training