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An initiative of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc.
“This project is funded in part by a grant/cooperative agreement with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and
the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission”
Work Incentive and Disability Employment Grants Conference
Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
May 29-31, 2002
Who is WORKFORCE ONE? Facilitator
Catalyst
ConvenerWorkforce One brings all of the key players together generating trust, cooperation, and mutual respect as workforce issue are identified & solutions are formed.
What is WORKFORCEONE?
• A community-based, initiative of the Chamber the Greater Richmond Partnership, and the Richmond Regional Planning District established in 1998
• Unites the business community, educators, training providers, job seekers and local organizations to identify the workforce development needs of the Greater Richmond region.
• Catalyst that sparks the development of initiatives that address the specific needs.
The Ultimate Goal
Facilitate the expansion of the Pool of Qualified Workers by Identifying and Communicating the Needs of the Business Community
Facilitate the Expansion of the Pool of Qualified Workers by Improving Access to Workforce Information, Services and Opportunities
Key Partners of aWorkforce System
Business
Education & Training
Local Government
Workforce Investment Boards
Community Organizations
Economic Development
(Chamber & GRP
Jobseeker
WORKFORCE ONECurrent Work
• Community Action Groups
• Industry Action Groups
• Business Service Center supported by the Workforce Wizard, web based technology
BLNBusiness Leadership
Network
Corrections
MRENMetro Richmond
EmploymentNetwork
CAGs
Sub-committeesfor CAGs
Community Action Group Initiatives:
Adult Issues
Steering Committee
Business Advisory
Juvenile Issues
Steering Committee Steering Committee
• Verizon TechnoTrain
• United Way
• Early Childhood Development Grant
Metro Regional Employment netWORK
In partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and
WORKFORCE ONE
“Where Richmond Works Together”
MetroRichmondEmployment
N E T W O R
KYour Workforce Connection...
MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance partnerships among workforce development professionals
and the business community.
What is the netWORK?
• Coalition of over 25 public and private organizations.
• Forum for business to inform the public sector about their company and recruit potential employees.
• Opportunity for Job Developers and Employment Counselors to COORDINATE
• Services for business.
Hire from alternative labor sources
• Persons with disabilities
• Down-sized/displaced workers
• Economically disadvantaged persons
• Mature workers
The netWORK Advantages
• Cost-effective• Quick, easy access to screened, qualified candidates
• Free with NO obligation
• Access to diverse labor sources
• Gain financial incentives• Access to applicable tax credits
• Subsidized on-the-job training programs
Contact Information
WF1 website page
wf1.org/business_industry/business_industry_mren.asp
or
(804) 662-7153
Business Leadership Network
What is the BLN ?• Employer led venture of the US Dept. of Labor
– Office of Disability Employment Policy
• Promotes best practices to enhance employment opportunities for those who happen to have a disabilityDiversity policies that include people with disabilitiesHiring practices that target candidates with disabilities
• Thomas Donohue, President / CEO of the US Chamber serves as Head CEO of the BLN
VABLN• SunTrust Bank - Virginia’s lead company
• Corporate commitment to increase workforce diversity thru a letter of commitment
• Partner with VA Dept. of Rehab Services– Review accessibility and accommodation issues
with employers and customers– Conduct internal sensitivity and awareness training– Outreach to applicant pool thru MREN
Our MissionIncreasing workforce and marketplace
diversity by including people with disabilities
Our VisionA network of Best Practice Employers recognized as
Virginia’s business resource to enhance the employment of
people with disabilities
VABLN Membership and its Benefits
• Business Led Network
• Workforce Diversity
• Marketplace expansion
• Best Practice Resources
• Offers Business Case – speaks same business language
• Increase diversity to include people with disabilities
• Focus on products and services
• Recognize and promote best practices
Contact Information
USBLN
www.usbln.com
VABLN
e.mail: [email protected]
(866) 624-3502
www.vabln.org
ManufacturersConstruction/
TradesIT HealthIAGs
Sub-committeesfor IAGs Manufacturers Educ
Consortium
Gateway Group
ApprenticeshipCommittee
Plant Managers Group
Education
Marketing
Industry Action Group Initiatives:
The Business Service Center Research
• 15 Focus Groups• Representation from
business, education & training, community, economic development, state & local government
• Regional representation
• Single point of contact for business and economic development
• Provide the services business needs
• Expand the pool of qualified workers
• Facilitate and complement, not duplicate
• Be financially self sufficient
Business Service Center“Workforce Wizard”
Business Service Center“Workforce Wizard”
• Coordination of Recruitment Services
• Coordination of Training Services
• Dissemination of Labor Market Information
Business Service Center
Workforce Wizard
(Business Service Center)
Industry Action Groups
Community Action Groups
Jobseeker
Business
Economic Development
VEC/WIB’s
Education/Training Providers Public
and Private
Recruitment/Staffing
Organizations
Local Government
Community Organizations
How successful are you at building partnerships with:
Community organizationsLocal Chamber of Commerce
Dept. of Rehabilitative Services
Contact Information
Patricia M. Walton
Senior Manager, Community Initiatives
Workforce One
201 East Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23219
www.wf1.org
www.workforcewizard.org
