| What are some
effective ways to engage businesses in our effort? |
- First and foremost, train and equip JfL
students to meet local employers’ needs. Employers
need qualified workers, so your first priority is to help
provide them qualified people and the support needed for
the new employee to be successful
- Engage individuals from local businesses
in the training classes. Invite them to be a part of an
employer roundtable, to be an interviewer during the mock
interviews, to share their company with the class, etc.
- Give them priority to interview class
graduates
- Educate them on the benefits of hiring
JfL graduates both to their companies and to their community
- Provide a clear, easy way for employers
to share their job openings
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| How do we
match students to available jobs? |
During the class, each student will
formally assess his/her skills, abilities, and interests.
This information will help the student develop a vocational
plan which contains a specific job objective and the steps
the student needs to take to obtain that job. With that
roadmap, the student will pursue openings that fit within
his/her plan. Sometimes, students will find employment that
meets their skills and interests, other times we encourage
them to take an entry level job to develop a positive work
history and the skills needed to grow into their career
of interest.
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