1. Workforce Development at Your Library
Mark Jochem

2. Workforce Development Specialist
Create and maintain a workforce development webpage
Job-resources
Job-related resources (digital literacy, training, and social services)
Help Member Libraries Help Job-Seekers
Connect Member Libraries with Partners
Assist Member Libraries with Training

3. Workforce Development Resources webpage: https://www. scls
Workforce Development Resources webpage: development-resources
Resources for Job Seekers: job-seekers
Two Webpages – Multiple ways to access:
Through the SCLS webpage “Member Resources & Services”
Directly by the web addresses to the left
-OR- Can be linked directly from a library webpage

4. Webpage Contents
Organized in categories resembling job and support service seeking process:
Finding work
Applying for work
Finding employment services
Overcoming barriers
Digital literacy and training
Support services
Several resources are available in printable handout, .pdf format

5. Webpage Content: Finding work
Each category contains several resources:
Find A Job – Job Boards and Career Exploration
Get Ready to Apply for Jobs – Resumes, cover letters, and interviews
Apply for Unemployment Insurance – Instructions and video tutorials

6. Webpage Content: Job Resources
Each category contains several resources:
Explore State Resources – Statewide resources for job seekers, veterans, and people with disabilities
Explore Job Programs and Community Resources by County – Resources specific to counties in SCLS
Overcome Barriers to Employment – Resources targeted to certain segments:
Youth and Older Workers
People with disabilities
Language barriers
Newcomers
Ex-offenders
People experiencing homelessness

7. Webpage Content: Support Resources
Job-Related Resources:
Computer Skills – How-to’s covering: , internet searching, and computer basics
Education and Training – Self-guided training and Wisconsin Technical College System training
Services and Supports – Programs to help job seekers with other areas of life:
Food
Housing
Transportation
Health
Childcare

8. Helping Member Libraries Help Job Seekers
Ways to assist libraries:
Major job-event promotions
Custom resources
Resource walkthroughs
Brainstorming sessions
Organization referrals
Examples:
Custom resources, such as: Major Employer application links and instructions and Word 2013 Resume Template instructions
Consultation on job resource display
Connecting libraries with specific people to assist with programs

9. Connecting Member Libraries with Partners
Working with Partners
Finding people and organizations
To provide services to libraries
To provide information
Meeting potential partners
Attending workforce development events on behalf of SCLS libraries
Examples:
Meeting with the WorkSmart Network – a service provider with the Department of Workforce Development
Connecting libraries with resume and “soft skills” program facilitators
Attending Workforce Development Board meetings

10. Assisting Member Libraries with Training
Upcoming training:
Curating webinar and training videos
Creating how-to guides for navigating workforce development webpages
Collaborating with partners to provide training opportunities to library staff
Suggestions for topics??

11. Questions or Suggestions?
Mark Jochem
Phone: