1. Employment & Training Strategies

2. Different Approach 8,783 Households 50% Employed

3. Time to change… Me Resident

4. Something new…

5. The idea

6. Challenges

7. Center for Employment Services (CES)

8. CES Focus Areas Center for Employment Services Job Training Adult GED Job Search Work Supports Resident Engagement Job Readiness

9. www.Benevolent.net Benevolent is an organization that matches donors with people who need a little help to turn their lives around.

10. Is It Working? 6,105 Customer Visits 4,854 Return visits NAHRO Merit Award $52K for $300K!

11. Our biggest challenges?

12. Job Placements ONLY Center for Employment Services Job Training Adult GED Job Search Work Supports Resident Engagement Job Readiness

13. Intensive Job Placement (IJP) Intake/Skills Assessment Tier 1 Referrals Tier 2 Training Tier 3 Talent Pool

14. What are we selling to employers? By: Mike Fazio, CareerTEAM Solutions

15. New Sector Strategy Prove It! gives you the power to identify and select the most talented candidates. Convergys is a leader in customer management for over 30 years.

16. The Motivation for Change!

17. Old Outputs vs. New Outcomes 75% customized training graduates employed 85% job seekers passed employer tests 50% of program graduates were employed 6,105 Customer Visits 4,854 Return visits NAHRO Merit Award VS.

18. Sustainability

19. Chris Campbell Employment Services Coordinator Charlotte Housing Authority 704-336-8555 Chriscampbell@cha-nc.org