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Global Mobile Communication Challenge. Jobber: Matching Businesses with Local Talent. Our Challenge: US businesses struggle to find qualified applicants. A Nationwide C risis :.
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Global Mobile Communication Challenge Jobber: Matching Businesses with Local Talent
Our Challenge: US businesses struggle to find qualified applicants A Nationwide Crisis: “About 33% of 848 small-business owners and chief executives said they had unfilled job openings in June because they couldn't identify qualified applicants.” - Wall Street Journal The Crisis in Connecticut: Sources: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), CT Dept. of Labor
Solution: The “Jobber” platform utilizes mobile technology to connect low-income employees with job opportunities and training options • You possess 50% of required skills • Skill 1 • Skill 2 • Skill 3 • Skill 4 Help Wanted Required Skills Scan QR code or text to apply, find job requirements, your fit, and training options Training Or Text 56921 to apply • Skill 2 • Skill 3 • Platform will allow local businesses to post help wanted signs at their business throughout New Haven • Potential job seekers can scan this QR code on help wanted signs or text a number to determine job requirements and apply • After scanning the code or texting our platform, the particular opportunity’s requirements will be compared against the seeker’s profile to determine potential fit • Job seekers will then be presented with training options to acquire or improve the necessary skills, such as at a local trade school