Workforce Development An Economic Development Asset
1. Solutions Through Teamwork MEDA 2010 Economic Development Basic Course – October 7, 2010 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL AND THE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MODEL
19. Example of a Business Solutions Partnership Structure Workforce Development The Economic Developer drives the demand side of the model Workforce Development prepares the labor force with their programs and services Education meets the demand with training programs ALL PARTNERS WORK TOGETHER TO FOCUS ON AND SERVE BUSINESS Economic Development Education
25. Understand your programs and services Learn about your partners Talent Bank Pre-Employment Testing WOTC Identification CRT Training OJT Training EEO/CDBG Tracking Application Pre-Screening EDJT Grants Incumbent Worker Training Resource Rooms Tax Abatements TRA/NAFTA Assistance CDBG Grants Employer Specific Job Fairs Labor Market Research BEST Processes Lay-Off Aversion Projects Education and Training Programs Placement Assistance Retention Call Programs Veteran Employment Project Area Labor Management Groups Empowerment Zones