1. EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT & PARTICIPANT PLACEMENT  Purpose:  Clarify any TAACCCT requirements  Highlight current activities  Explore new ideas JobTrakPA PA TAACCCT Consortium

2. TAACCCT Requirements  Placement, internships, apprenticeships  Retention  Reporting  Other? Q: Is anyone doing more than required? JobTrakPA PA TAACCCT Consortium

3. Engaging Employers  Networking  Industry events  Use WANTED  Identify the added value  Consistent communication  Advisory group  Find a champion within each industry that will push for your program Q: Who is currently engaging employers? If not, when do you anticipate starting? JobTrakPA PA TAACCCT Consortium

4. Employer Engagement  Maintaining Relationships  Challenges Q: What makes engaging employers? easier or more difficult? JobTrakPA PA TAACCCT Consortium

5. Participant Placement  Where are the jobs?  How can you help participant land and keep the job? Q: Who is actively looking to place completers now?, If no, when do you anticipate starting? JobTrakPA PA TAACCCT Consortium

6. Participant Placement  Develop regional lines of communication about job openings  Advising  Preparation  Elevator speech – yours and participants JobTrakPA PA TAACCCT Consortium