Project Compass: Libraries lead the workforce for the 21 st Century

1. Project Compass: Libraries lead the workforce for the 21stCentury Part 2 of 3 Presented by Linda Bruno www.LindasWorkshops.com Oregon State Library

2. To review: Project Compass is funded by a grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. Oregon State Library State Library of North Carolina

3. To review: 21st century skills for the workforce  Social & Cross-cultural Skills Creative Thinking & Innovation Productivity & Accountability Teamwork Global Awareness Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication & Collaboration Technology Literacy, Media Literacy Flexibility & Adaptability

4. To review: Shifting nature of the workforce It’s a “globally interconnected information economy.”

5. To review – 5 elements to each topic pathway: Discovery & Assessment 21st Century Skills Collections Topic Pathway Training & Programming Collaboration Communication

6. To review: is a checklist of actions Topic Pathway that allows you to see what you have already accomplished and what you would like to focus on next

7. To review – the “flow” Small Business & Entrepreneurs Pathway – EXAMPLE TO SHOW THE “FLOW” Guiding question Remember to integrate other approaches Resources for each action

8. Small Business & Entrepreneurs Pathway – EXAMPLE TO SHOW THE “FLOW” Remember that these actions are inter-connected with all the other approaches Yes but need more

9. To review – 4 topic pathways: Topic Pathways P Core Services Job Seekers Small Business Personal Finance (pages 25-30 of your handouts)

10. To review – 5 elements to each topic pathway: Discovery & Assessment 21st Century Skills Collections Job Seekers Training & Programming Collaboration Communication (pages 25-30 of your handouts)

11. URLs Reference List ~ for your information (pages 31-32 of your handouts) Oregon State Library

12. See where there are plenty of checkmarks Begin thinking about your … Action Plan Select circled areas for focused actions Identify strategies, tools, partners, communication plans, etc. and have a better idea of what success looks like

13. What will Youdo? • Where are you now with Jobseekers? • What is your goal? • Discovery/Assessment • Collections • Training & Programming • Collaboration • Communication • Who is your audience? • What are your next steps/resources? • Who’s responsible? • By when?

14. How do you begin? • You can… • use the worksheet on pages 49 & 50 • use a checklist • “mind-map” on a blank sheet of paper • whatever will help you take the next step

15. What will Youdo? Here are a few ideas to get you started… • Set up computers specifically for job search – • hang an updated weekly job listing from Workforce • next to those computers. Do not require a • sign-in or a time limit. • Collaborate with Workforce to come to the library • and offer workshops. • Hang a bright sign around the jobseekers’ • computers: “Are you networking? Ask me how!”

16. What will Youdo? Here are a few ideas to get you started… • Ask Friends to purchase thumb drives for job seekers. • Don’t forget the “personal touch.”People need to • know we care. • Conduct step-by-step computer training. • Create a “resume advice kit.” • Make sure Wi-Fi is “on” 24/7 so that patrons can • access it from the parking lot on weekends or after hours.

17. What will Youdo? Here are a few ideas to get you started… • Look for partners in the community who could offer • workshops/sessions on coping with the news of • losing your job, dealing with the stress of being • unemployed, etc. • Develop a Community Partner Program and train others • to be “certified” in helping to complete applications, • resumes, etc. • Invite HR personnel from companies to come in to • do training on job skills.

18. What will Youdo? Here are a few ideas to get you started… • Use eye-catching titles in advertisements for job • seeker programs. • Start a job club or connect patrons to career • support groups. • Teach job interviewing in English to bilingual job • seekers.

19. What will Youdo? How will you know you have succeeded? Be sure your goals are S M A R T Specific Measurable Attainable/Action-oriented Realistic and Relevant Time-bound

20. To review: Workforce Resources on WebJunction Oregon State Library

21. WebJunction.org To review:

22. webjunction.org/workforce-resources To review: See the Member Center for additional information on setting up an account and contributing to discussions and documents.

23. Pathway to Personal Financial Skills To review: State Library of North Carolina Oregon State Library

24. Project Compass Pathways on WebJunction To review: Digital version of each pathway on WebJunction with links live to all resources • Core Services • Job Seekers • Small Business and Entrepreneurs • Personal Finance Oregon State Library State Library of North Carolina

25. Growing Workforce Resources To review: National community continues to contribute to: • Resources • Templates • Questions/Answers • Webinars • Twitter #libs4jobs No contribution or question is too small…all are welcome! Oregon State Library State Library of North Carolina

26. To review: Twitter hashtag #libs4jobs Youcan tweet to this hashtag!

27. Stay Involved To review: On WebJunction webjunction.org/workforce-resources Crossroads (monthly newsletter) webjunction.org/crossroads Events webjunction.org/events/webinars Questions? info@webjunction.org Oregon State Library State Library of North Carolina

28. Thanks for being here – have a great evening – and thanks for helping !