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OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN WORKS!
Meeting the Needs of Businesses and Job Seekers
February 2013
Meeting the Needs of Businesses and Job Seekers
• Overview Oakland County Michigan Works!
• Business Services
• Job Seeker Services
• Veterans Services
Overview Oakland County Michigan Works!
• Nine Oakland County One-Stops Centers– Ferndale– Highland– Novi– Oxford– Oak Park– Pontiac – Southfield– Troy– Waterford
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
Business Services
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
Business Services
• Outreach and Recruitment Services• Websites
• Social Media
• Businesses
• Michigan Works partners
Business Services
• Outreach and Recruitment Services
• Education, Community, Economic Development and Business Partners
Business Services
• Candidate Screening• On-Site Applications• Email Resumes• Review for education, experience, and skills.• Refer candidates for interviews
Success Stories
Business Services
• Assessment• When appropriate, provide assessment of
candidates prior to hire. • Work Keys, ERI, and other valid assessment tools.
Success Stories
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
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 StoriesePrize, 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.
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
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
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
Business Services
• 31 employees trained at Oakland Community College:• Assistant Substation Operator• Electrical Maintenance Journeyman
• Partners:• Oakland Community College• SEMCA• State of Michigan
Business Services
• Labor Exchange– Pure Michigan Talent
Connect• www.mitalent.org• Post job opportunities
and review resumes• Identify Veterans
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
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 AgencySuccess Stories
Business Services
• Referrals– Referral to various employer
resources• Expansion/Retention• Tax Credits• Education Programs
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.
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
Business Services
• Business Services Proposals
Over 1,200 jobs created!
Job Seeker Services
Job Seeker Services
• Workshops• Job Search Assistance• Assessment• Training• Labor Market
Information• Referrals
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….
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
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!!!
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
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
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
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
Job Seeker Services
• Labor Market Information– Information Technology– Engineering– Advanced
Manufacturing– Healthcare/Medical– Professional/Financial
Services
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
Veterans Services
Veterans Services
• Veterans Employment Specialists – Michigan Works
• Priority of Service– All Programs
• Online Resources– My Next Move – Career OneStop– Veterans Job Bank– MiTalent Connect
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
Questions?
Kathy MolesaProgram Coordinator – Troy Michigan Works!
