[acb-hsp] Job Development Webinar with Rob Hoffman & Partnering for Employment with Nancy Keeler

[Baracco, Andrew W]

Subject: Job Development Webinar with Rob Hoffman & Partnering for Employment with Nancy Keeler 

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January Webinar Opportunities from APSE

Developing Relationships with Employers-It’s about asking for time, not jobs.

Date:  Thursday, January 12, 2012 

Time:  2pm - 3pm EST

Presenter: Rob Hoffman, Owner/Senior Consultant at Employment Analytics

Note:  This Webinar will be Captioned.

Register Online Here <http://www.apse.org/registration/webinar/index.cfm> 

Session Description:

We know that the most effective method of gaining employment is using networks and connections. This is especially true in challenging labor markets. This webinar will provide information on the employer development process which includes:

·         How we prepare to meet with employers-understanding our services and the benefits of each so we can clearly communicate these to employers.

·         Using business language to avoid confusion and having to “over explain” what we do.

·         Developing and focusing our message to employers.

·         How to gain valuable insights into the needs and expectations of our employer customers.

·         Networking – it’s hard to do from your office and it isn’t always “office hours”

·         Managing information and knowledge about employer customers to make better job matches and ultimately increase employment opportunities. 

The information presented will include insights from employers about how they currently view our services and what they would prefer to see in terms of how job developers approach and interact with them. Ultimately, we have to get away from merely a sales approach and understand that in order to increase employment outcomes for individuals we need to invest time in developing employer relationships, understanding their needs and expectations and, focus less on “quotas” and more on facilitating a good match between the employer and the job seeker.

Bio:

With over 30 years in the field, Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in employment services, management and leadership. His experience includes providing direct supports, directing employment agencies and directing training & technical assistance programs at a number of universities. He has provided training and consultation throughout the nation where he combines best practice with real life examples. Rob’s areas of expertise include all areas of employment services, marketing, employer development and, consultation with organizations on enhancing service delivery, leadership and management practices. Additionally, he has developed and supported numerous business partnership efforts including working with Business Leadership Networks and he is currently involved in the Add Us In-Kansas City Initiative. Recently, Rob has designed and developed EDP a web-based service that allows employment agencies to build employer development portfolios to assist them in increasing both employment outcomes and profitability (www.edpsite.com).  He has served on numerous state and national boards including a number of terms on National APSE’s Board. Rob holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management & Leadership paired with undergraduate work focusing on Marketing and Public Relations.

Websites:

Employment Analytics: www.employmentanalytics.com <http://www.employmentanalytics.com/> 

EDP: www.edpsite.com <http://www.edpsite.com/> 

 

National Service:  Partnering for Employment

Date:  January 24, 2012 

Time:   3pm - 4pm EST

Presenter:  Nancy Keeler, Trainer at The Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts—Boston

Session Description:

National service programs, such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, can prepare participants – with and without disabilities – for employment.   Learn about the transformative power of a year of service and how service and disability organizations can and do partner with national service programs to create opportunities for skill development and resume building which can lead to employment for people with disabilities.

Presenter Bio: 

Nancy Keeler is a trainer for the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts—Boston. At the ICI, Mrs. Keeler works on the National Service to Employment Project (NextSTEP), in conjunction with the Corporation for National Community Service, researching and training on national service and volunteerism leading to employment opportunities for youth with disabilities. Prior to joining the ICI, Mrs. Keeler was an AmeriCorps VISTA in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Keeler’s work on NextSTEP includes training on service leading to employment at national conferences; facilitating two policy demonstrations on service to employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and creating links between national service and the business community.

Register Online Here <http://www.apse.org/registration/webinar/index.cfm> 

$50 Members/$100 Non-Members

Webinar Questions?  Contact Jenny at apse.org <mailto:Jenny at apse.org> 

Captioning is available on request (48 hours notice is required)

 

Laura Owens, APSE Executive Director
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