Employer Engagement

The Center for Career Transformation career pathways program promotes prosperity and growth in local workforce industries. Employers gain a sustainable workforce, and employees gain sustainable growth in their career development. The collaboration facilitated by the career pathways program thus, ultimately leads to a prosperous community.

Incentives:

• Have direct involvement in the development of a skilled workforce
• Tailor the skill requirements desired for future employees
• Set up benchmarks for current employees to climb on a career ladder
• Decrease lost time, recruiting, costs, and resources
• Create job sustainability and growth in our community

How Can Companies Get Involved?:

• Participate in a Needs Assessment
• Set the Standards – Hiring Expectations, Work Readiness Standards, Technical Skills, etc.
• Work-based Learning – Job Shadowing, Apprenticeship, Internship
• Provide workplace relevant learning materials
• Provide equipment, supplies, tools, and resources for authentic learning
• Advise on education, training, credentials, and skills needed
• Co-develop Curriculum
• Mentor
• Provide Local Labor Market Information and Data
• Develop and Deliver Training
• Provide On-site Training Space
• Hire Graduates from the Career Pathways Program

Programs & Services for Employers

• Needs Assessment
• Language Training
• Worksite Training
• Recruiting/Hiring