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🚀 Key Factors on Being an Access Advocate in Workforce Development: 🚀 1️⃣ Awareness and Understanding: Break down barriers by recognizing the challenges that hinder equal access to employment and training opportunities. Let's create a more inclusive workforce together! 2️⃣ Empathy and Cultural Competence: Step into the shoes of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Tailor your support and guidance to address their unique needs and experiences. Together, we can empower individuals to thrive! 3️⃣ Collaboration and Partnership: Team up with training providers, employers, and community organizations to expand access to workforce opportunities. By joining forces, we can make a lasting impact! 4️⃣ Policy Advocacy and Systems Change: Raise your voice and advocate for policy changes that promote equity in workforce development. Together, we can create a fair and inclusive environment for all! 5️⃣ Resourcefulness and Innovative Approaches: Think outside the box! Use technology, creative outreach strategies, and adapt programs to overcome barriers and find solutions. Let's pave the way for a brighter future! 🌐 Become an Access Advocate today and make a difference in workforce development. Together, we'll break down barriers, foster inclusivity, and create pathways to success! 🌐 #AccessAdvocate #WorkforceDevelopment #InclusivityMatters #Empowerment #Collaboration #Equality #ChangeMakers #BeTheDifference 🌟 Unleash the Power of Access Advocacy! 🌟

Share what your generation offers the workforce!! How do you view communication, workplace values and collaboration compared to professionals of other generations?

Did you know that within the next 5 years, Generation Z will make up over a quarter of the Australian workforce? The values, expectations, and work behaviours have all been shaped by their upbringing in a digital environment, where technology and social media are part of their every day. It is becoming increasingly important for organisations to understand the unique characteristics of Generation Z to effectively lead, engage and retain them as they enter the workforce in greater numbers. 👉 Swipe to learn the “4 Key Insights for Engaging Tomorrow’s Workforce Today”. Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/gf7firmH Insights and data sourced from Ben Hamer and SEEK. #GenZ #GenerationZ #values #workforce 

September is Workforce Development Month! Can't make it to one of our Centers? Our Mobile Unit travels across the county to serve job seekers, employers, and community members where they live, work, and play. Take a look at the resources we carry inside. 🔗For more information about our Mobile Unit, visit bit.ly/OCMobileUnit 📹Stay tuned to learn about our youth services! #OCWorkforceSolutions #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #JobSeekers #MobileUnit "

Dear my friends and partners in HCMC, I am going to co-host a private workshop at American Center in HCMC this month with a special speaker from USA. Only 20-30 participants allowed, so you won't want to miss it out!!! The registration form is closed by 13/Aug: https://lnkd.in/g6_RbYnz Please find the detailed information below. ---- Are you a leader from business & NGOs? Are you struggling to create a work environment where each employee feels welcomed, valued, and has the opportunity to grow? Are you finding it challenging to discover effective methods to attract and retain talent, ensuring their engagement and dedication to your organization? If the answer is “YES,” then you are not alone. Your solution might emerge in the Workshop “Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Practices for Employee Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement.” Joining this workshop, you will have opportunities to meet Ms. Carmen Groom, Manager at the Energy Program at SNAP, USA. SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) is an organization that helps vulnerable individuals in the region face challenges such as racism, discrimination, poverty, and other barriers preventing them from realizing their human potential. SNAP is committed to actively promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in its policies and programs. Ms. Carmen Groom has played a crucial role in implementing DEI initiatives at SNAP, leading to significant positive changes within the organization. She hopes that through her practical insights, managers can find valuable suggestions and inspiration to apply DEI within their enterprises. With sharing from Ms. Carmen Groom, you will be quip with: 1) A free Global DEI Benchmark (GDEIB) tool: Helping you assess your organization's current DEI efforts, identify strengths and areas for improvement. You will learn how to use this tool to create effective action plans. 2) Strategies and initiatives from SNAP: Learn how SNAP has specifically built and implemented DEI plans based on their GDEIB results. 3) Practical experiences: The successes of SNAP in applying DEI in the recruitment, retention, and engagement processes. From there, you will get some interesting suggestions that can be applied to your organization. ----- To ensure the effectiveness of the program, we are limiting the number of participants to between 20-30 people. The organizer will contact you to confirm your successful registration once the registration period ends.

On June 6, 2024, at 8 am, join us in person or on-line for our PCHRA ConxusNEO Workforce Development Series on "Tackling the Digital Divide in Greater Akron for a Thriving and Inclusive Talent Pipeline." This event will focus on the divide's implications for workforce development and present actionable strategies to advance digital inclusion. Discussion Highlights: 🎤 Analyzing the Divide: We will examine the digital landscape in Greater Akron and identify the fundamental causes of disparities in access to technology and digital skills. 🎤 Impact on Workforce Development: Our panel will review how the digital divide affects community employment opportunities, skill-building, and economic mobility and explore how it impacts the workforce and talent pipeline. 🎤 Fostering Creative Collaborations: We will identify opportunities for innovative partnerships among businesses, community organizations, and academic institutions to effectively narrow the digital divide. 🎤 Supporting Underserved Communities: Strategies to aid underserved populations through specialized digital literacy programs and ensure more affordable internet access will be discussed. 🎤 Role of Employers in Digital Equity: Attendees will learn how local businesses can contribute to digital equity through inclusive employment practices, comprehensive training programs, and adaptable work environments. This session will provide insightful discussions enriched with local data, case studies, and established best practices. There will also be the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and to engage in shaping Akron's digitally inclusive future. https://lnkd.in/gAW2K2nE

🔐 The keys: Soon there will be six generations in the workplace, which is often interpreted as a source of conflict. Discover the mechanisms to turn this diversity into a collaborative and fruitful ecosystem. https://acciona.smh.re/M82

Engaging employers can be challenging. Feedback from NRWC’s Employer Engagement Training Workshops revealed a clear need for practical outreach tools. We’re excited to introduce Developing Employer Focused Pitches, now part of the NRWC Employer Engagement Toolkit! This resource helps you: ✅ Craft impactful pitches ✅ Overcome outreach challenges ✅ Use proven sales techniques Built from your input, it’s designed to strengthen employer engagement and open more doors for job seekers. https://lnkd.in/ekp-tz7X Let’s continue building solutions together! 💼 #EmployerEngagement #WorkforceDevelopment #NRWC

💼 Hiring people of all abilities is good for business. Employers are finding their workplaces, and bottom lines, are better off when they hire people of all abilities. Inclusive hiring leads to higher job satisfaction and employee loyalty, saving employers on the costs associated with high turnover and repeated recruitment. 🎥 Together with Community Ventures Society, we created a short film to showcase the incredible value and contributions people bring to businesses and communities. Watch the full film here: https://lnkd.in/gJAU7VHb Visit our website to and take the first step toward making your workplace truly inclusive. https://ow.ly/AVjq50UjqCi Contact employment@inclusionbc.org to learn more!

Almost all employers, regardless of the industry and location, consider finding and retaining a qualified workforce as one of their top three concerns. It's what I hear daily at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. So, what do you think are the key elements that are required to tackle this challenge? As stakeholders, we need to partner to find solutions. Let's work together to resolve this "we" problem. What can you offer to be a part of the solution? Let's share our ideas and collaborate to create solutions that engage and benefit everyone. Remember, this is not just a challenge for individual employers, but for the entire workforce. Let's initiate a conversation and work towards finding a solution for everyone. #Workforce #Community #TalentPipeline #EconomicImpact