Division of Workforce and Economic Development Strengthening Department of Labor and Adult Basic...

Division of Workforce and Economic Development

Strengthening Department of Labor and Adult Basic Education Grant Programs with Career Coach and

Analyst

Nancy Holman, Garner Presser & Melissa Schroeder2015 EMSI National Conference

CSN Division of Workforce Facts

• Largest institution of higher education in the state of Nevada

• DWED is the non-credit side of the college

• Served 17,000 students last year

• Healthcare Programs• Community &

Personal Enrichment• Workplace Safety• TAACCCT Grant

funded classes• Adult Education • Business Services &

Nevada Workforce Development Center

Division of Workforce and Economic Development

CSN, Career Coach & Student Success

Rational For Use of Career Coach in EL&L Program

-Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act

-Personal Employment Goals

-Degree & Certification Information

-Increased Computer Skills

Career Coach Implementation by Student Advisors

-Student Advisors visit ESL & HSE

classes twice a term

-1st Visit: General Advising Session

-2nd Visit: Career Coach Tutorial

Use of Career Coach by ESL & HSE Instructors in the Classroom

-Increased Computer Skills

-Resume Building

-Small Group and Classroom Presentations of Job

Information

-Employment “Scavenger Hunts”

Improve the education & training of individuals toward diversifying and strengthening Nevada’s workforce.

Accelerated curriculum in specific career-technical programs

• Implement learning opportunities • Develop necessary technical skills• Include student support services

Technology based toolsLearning to navigate the site

Identifying Career Opportunities

Providing students with vital skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace as well as occupational training programs that prepare for successful entry into the workforce.

IBEST Model Employability Skills

CSN & AnalystHow EMSI’s Analyst tool assists with program development

What is it and how can I use it?• Labor Market data

compiled from 90+ data sources*

• Job posting analytics• Track historical trends• Study job hires and

postings• Industries• Occupations• Programs• Companies & more!* Information from EMSI’s website

Sample Occupation Report for Clark County

Sample Industry Report for Clark County (Manufacturing)

Created for employers as a workforce funding and training solution

Partnered with the Department of Employment Training & Rehabilitation

Customized training, job posting assistance, hiring events, WorkKeys Assessments &…

The ability for us to use LMI from Analyst to assist with expansion and development planning

Q & A Time

Presenter Contact Information

Garner Presser, Student Advisor Adult Education Programgarner.presser@csn.edu

Nancy Holman, TAACCCT Grant Program Project Leadnancy.holman@csn.edu

Melissa Schroeder, Business Services Coordinatormelissa.schroeder@csn.edu