Literacy and Basic Skills/Employment Skills Collaboration Michelle Smith

Bridges to Success meeting and classroom

Bridges to Success computer lab Used daily for LBS learners, OW client workshops and special programming

Marketing

Collaboration Employment Consultants discuss upgrading with clients LBS Instructors discuss employment planning with learners Reciprocal referrals and case collaboration Opportunity to have a service plan open in ES and LBS Co promote programs

Suitability Indicators Take 5 minutes to discuss two indicators for Literacy and Basic Skills and Employment Services Be prepared to share with the group

Internal Advertising

Brainstorm What do your job seekers need? What can LBS offer? Take 10 minutes to discuss this at your table Be prepared to share your findings

Collaboration Determine the need within your client base - Invite learners to attend ES workshops - Share all employment related events with LBS - Partner on learner plans for volunteer opportunities

Collaboration Managers meet regularly to discuss updates, successes and challenges Share community updates Attend community meetings and speak to both programs

Marketing Presentations to Chamber of Commerce members and other business groups on both ES and LBS Job Developers discuss staffing and training needs with employers, including upgrading Television in resource centre includes LBS information

Challenges Lack of referrals from staff (in both programs) Lack of understanding of what each program offers Referrals Co-location Sharing space Suitability indicators differ for each program It can be difficult for ES to get client buy-in to participate in upgrading

Brainstorming Marketing PartnershipsCollaboration

Partnerships

Collaboration

Marketing