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Employer Expectations

Employer Expectations. Preparing Youth for the Contemporary Labor Market February 3 rd 2015 A Presentation by the Center of Excellence & Advocacy. Quote from employer. What are they looking for. Video. Video : Gov of Minnesota.

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Employer Expectations

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  1. Employer Expectations Preparing Youth for the Contemporary Labor Market February 3rd 2015 A Presentation by the Center of Excellence & Advocacy

  2. Quote from employer • What are they looking for

  3. Video • Video: Gov of Minnesota

  4. Studies show that students who engage in workforce development activities demonstrate a higher rate of college completion as well as better success in the labor market. (US Department of Justice) • Identification of career interests, skills, and abilities; • exposure to job requirements and responsibilities, employer expectations, workplace etiquette, and workplace dynamics; • development of critical workplace skills and a solid foundation for good work habits; • improvement of post-school outcomes; and • selection of appropriate courses of study tied to career goals. Work exposures and experiences help youth make the critical connection between education and work! The Benefits of Internships & Work Experiences for All Youth

  5. The student should: • Come to work on time • Be a team player • Be positive (don’t complain or whine) • Ask for help when needed • Be courteous and friendly • Use office equipment for work- related tasks only • When voicing concerns, be respectful • Show respect for yourself and others • Use good personal hygiene Source: National Center on Secondary Education and Transition • Keep personal telephone calls to a minimum • Take personal responsibility • Come to work appropriately dressed • Keep personal visits to a minimum • Be reliable and follow through • Ask for more work when tasks are complete • Keep absences to a minimum and be sure to call in when sick • Work HARD! Work Attitude is Our Job and Employers #1 Complaint! Before placing a student in the community be sure they have the right work ATTITUDE. Aptitude (skills and productivity) will / can be developed.

  6. LMI LORI

  7. LMI CONT

  8. *reference from valuing people now handout

  9. Best Practices • Transitional Services and Supports: • Linking school to Careers, Occupations, and Employment • Interactive Learning Assessments, Activities, and Employment Experiences in Career Planning from Middle to High School • Exposure and Experiences to Post Secondary Education • CCRI: Access Program • RIC: Prep Program • URI: Talent Development Program

  10. Educating the Employer • Connect2Careers

  11. Business Programs • Department of Labor and Training Website • Workforce Development – Business Center Training Program • Job Fair Listing (See site)

  12. Job Opportunity Board • Cea.fedcap.org/job • TJX Companies • PriceRite • Walgreens • Sam's Club • Savers • Opportunity board not only provides employment opportunities, it also can be used as a training tool.

  13. Governors Workforce Board • Workforce Initiatives in Rhode Island • Employer Initiatives • Adult Initiatives • Youth Initiatives • Industry Partnerships Initiatives • Career Pathways Initiatives Resources: http://www.gwb.ri.gov/

  14. Have Questions? Contact Us! Center for Excellence & Advocacy 662 Hartford Ave Providence, RI 02909 www.cea.fedcap.org Joanne DelAngelo, Director Community Based Training jdelangelo@fedcap.org Jillian Grossguth, Training Support Coordinator jgrossguth@fedcap.org

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