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OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN WORKS!

Learn about the services offered by Oakland County Michigan Works! to businesses and job seekers. This overview covers business services, job seeker services, and veterans services.

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OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN WORKS!

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  1. OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN WORKS! Meeting the Needs of Businesses and Job Seekers February 2013

  2. Meeting the Needs of Businesses and Job Seekers • Overview Oakland County Michigan Works! • Business Services • Job Seeker Services • Veterans Services

  3. Overview Oakland County Michigan Works! • Nine Oakland County One-Stops Centers • Ferndale • Highland • Novi • Oxford • Oak Park • Pontiac • Southfield • Troy • Waterford

  4. Overview Oakland County Michigan Works Business Services • Outreach and Recruitment • Candidate Screening • Assessment • Training • Labor Exchange • Labor Market Information • Outplacement Services • Referrals • Business Services Proposals Job Seeker Services • Workshops • Job Search Assistance • Assessment • Training • Labor Market Information • Referrals

  5. Business Services

  6. Business Services • Oakland County Michigan Works! Business Services Team • 13 Certified Business Solutions Professionals (BSP’s) • Represent 6 Oakland County One-Stops • Trained to review and assess workforce needs

  7. Business Services • Outreach and Recruitment Services • Websites • Social Media • Businesses • Michigan Works partners

  8. Business Services • Outreach and Recruitment Services • Education, Community, Economic Development and Business Partners

  9. Business Services • Candidate Screening • On-Site Applications • Email Resumes • Review for education, experience, and skills. • Refer candidates for interviews Success Stories

  10. Business Services • Assessment • When appropriate, provide assessment of candidates prior to hire. • Work Keys, ERI, and other valid assessment tools. Success Stories

  11. Business Services • Training • On-The-Job Training • offers employers an opportunity to hire pre-screened candidates. On-The-Job Training can reimburse employers at least 50% of an employees’ wages during a pre-determined training period. • Focus on long-term dislocated workers Success Stories

  12. Business Services • Training • Incumbent Worker Program • Training program targeted to specific employers or industries that are experiencing decline and have the potential to undergo layoffs. • Previously focused on companies experiencing a skills gap. Success Stories ePrize, EDS, AxleTech, Magna CTS, Intier, Champion Homes, Behr America, PGK Engineering, Ranal, LMS North America, Applied Manufacturing Technologies, bridgeSpeak, Delphi and many others. • 2012 requirements have changed – currently focuses on at-risk companies.

  13. Business Services • Training • Referrals to Partner Training Programs • Oakland Community College • Michigan New Jobs Training Program • Shifting Code • Automation Alley • IT Career Pathways • H1B Technical Talent Development Program • Company-Specific Training Programs

  14. Business Services • 185 skilled trades employees trained at Oakland Community College in: • Electrical Multi Skill Program • Mechanical Multi Skill Programs • 22 various electrical, mechanical, and robotic programs. • Partners: • Oakland Community College • Oakland County Economic Development and Community Affairs • United Auto Workers Local #5960 • State of Michigan

  15. Business Services • 746 employees trained in 74 different courses at Oakland Community College: • Microsoft • TeamCenter • NX • SharePoint • SAP • Inca • Oracle • Partners: • Oakland Community College • Oakland County Economic Development and Community Affairs • Michigan Economic Development Corporation • State of Michigan

  16. Business Services • 31 employees trained at Oakland Community College: • Assistant Substation Operator • Electrical Maintenance Journeyman • Partners: • Oakland Community College • SEMCA • State of Michigan

  17. Business Services • Labor Exchange • Pure Michigan Talent Connect • www.mitalent.org • Post job opportunities and review resumes • Identify Veterans

  18. Business Services • Labor Market Information • Employment Trends • Salary Information • Online Resources • ONET Online (onetonline.org) • Michigan Labor Market Information (milmi.org) • Connection with Dislocated Workers • Partner Organizations

  19. Business Services • Outplacement Services • Facing layoffs or closure? • Provide assistance with resumes, career planning, and navigating the unemployment process. • Partnership with Workforce Development Agency and Unemployment Insurance Agency Success Stories

  20. Business Services • Referrals • Referral to various employer resources • Expansion/Retention • Tax Credits • Education Programs

  21. Business Services • Business Services Proposals • Jointly developed by Oakland County Michigan Works and Oakland Community College to outline and quantify workforce development programs and services. • Available to companies expanding and hiring in Oakland County. • Requests for proposals are typically requested by Oakland County Economic Development representatives.

  22. Business Services • Business Services Proposals • 69 Proposals Executed • Michigan Works! value: $119,140,000.00 • Partners: • Oakland County Economic Development and Community Affairs • Michigan Economic Development Corporation • Oakland Community College • Local Economic Development Partners • Various local training institutions

  23. Business Services • Business Services Proposals Over 1,200 jobs created!

  24. Job Seeker Services

  25. Job Seeker Services • Workshops • Job Search Assistance • Assessment • Training • Labor Market Information • Referrals

  26. Job Seeker Services • Workshops • Resume Writing • Interviewing Skills • Job Search Strategies • Changing Careers • Online Job Search and Social Media • Networking • Baby Boomers Unite • Many others….

  27. Job Seeker Services • Job Search Assistance • Resume Assistance • Develop or enhance your resume • Assistance with MiTalent Connect Resume • Job Postings • Job Posting Books • Online and Social Media • Hiring Events • Virtual Job Fairs • On-Site Job Fairs • Company Hiring Events

  28. Job Seeker Services • Job Search Assistance • Job Search Strategies and Tips • Networking, networking, networking • Customizing resumes and cover letters • Don’t Wait!!! • Identifying skills and qualifications • Targeted job search • Importance of social media • Stay current!!!

  29. Job Seeker Services • Assessments • Formal Assessments • Work Keys – National Career Readiness Certificate • Strong Interest Inventory • Basic Skills Assessments • Informal Assessments • Assessment/Interview Guide • Case Management

  30. Job Seeker Services • Training • Upgrade or gain new skills for in-demand occupations • Classroom Training • Individual Training Accounts • On-the-Job Training • Work Experience • Apprenticeships • Entrepreneurial • Programs • Workforce Investment Act (Dislocated Worker, Adult, and Youth) • Trade Adjustment Assistance • PATH - Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope

  31. Job Seeker Services • Partner Training Programs • Shifting Code and IT in the D • Technical Talent Development Program • Community College Workforce Dev Programs • JVS Programs • MI Trade School

  32. Job Seeker Services • Labor Market Information • Employment Trends • Salary Information • Online Resources • ONET Online (onetonline.org) • Michigan Labor Market Information (milmi.org) • Connection with Hiring Companies

  33. Job Seeker Services • Labor Market Information • Information Technology • Engineering • Advanced Manufacturing • Healthcare/Medical • Professional/Financial Services

  34. Job Seeker Services • Referrals • Staff can provide referrals to various community programs for: • Housing/Shelter Assistance • Food Assistance • Child Care • Medical/Health Insurance • Employment Services • Financial Aid

  35. Veterans Services

  36. Veterans Services • Veterans Employment Specialists – Michigan Works • Priority of Service • All Programs • Online Resources • My Next Move • Career OneStop • Veterans Job Bank • MiTalent Connect

  37. Veterans Services • Gold Card Program • 6 months of intensive job search assistance including assessment and job coaching. • Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) • 12 months of training in demand occupations

  38. Questions? Kathy Molesa Program Coordinator – Troy Michigan Works! kmolesa2@troy.k12.mi.us 248.823.5117

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