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Partnering for SuccessMichigan Works! and Adult Education
Michigan Works! Annual ConferenceOctober 5, 2015
IntroductionsKim Onstott – Lead Employment Specialist –
Isabella County Michigan Works!
Roxanne Scharaswak – Office Specialist – Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella & Montcalm County Michigan Works!
Stacie Zeien – Student Services Supervisor – Mt. Pleasant Community Education
Overview
Collaboration of Career Services between Adult Education & Michigan Works!
WIOA Adult EducationProgram GoalsProgram DesignProgram OutcomesProgram Modifications / RevisionsPartner for Success in your area!Q & A
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
WIOA aims to increase access to and opportunities for employment, EDUCATION, training, and support services, predominantly for individuals with the greatest barriers to employment.
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act
WIOA requires States and local areas to establish strong partnerships with core programs and other partners in the community, including local educational agencies in order to successfully serve program participants, workers, and learners.
Adult Ed & WIOA Collaboration
By working together, Adult Education programs and WIOA partners can create a more efficient and effective education and training system that improves education and employment outcomes for individuals and meets employer workforce needs.
Adult Education Funding Sources
State School Aid,Section 107FTE based on 450 hour
program2 or 4 count periods
per school yearISD fiscal agent, LEA
providers based on 10 MI Prosperity Regions
Program types: ABE, HSC, GED, ESL, JER
Evaluation: align with WIOA negotiated performance measures
Workforce Investment
Opportunity Act, Title II
Supplement, not supplant, adult education programsEvaluation: Annually negotiated performance measures
Participant Eligibility Criteria Ineligible Eligible All * Items: Exceptions noted on complete tableAdult Education Participants
FEDERAL WIA STATE SCHOOL AID – SECTION 10716 Years or Older 16 and Over Under 20 Years of Age on Sept. 1st 20 Years and Over on Sept. 1st
With GEDWith HS Diploma
Without GED or HS
DiplomaWithout GED or
HS Diploma With GED With HS Diploma With GED With HS DiplomaWithout GED or HS
DiplomaABE * ESL * *4 *4 GED * HSC * *5 JOB/EMPLOY *3 *3
Ø Additional Eligibility Criteria: Federal WIOA Title II State-Section 1071.) Not enrolled in secondary institution (K-12, including alternative education students) Applies Applies2.) ABE: Participant must pre-test between 0-8.9 grade level in Reading or Math, or both Applies AppliesESL: Participant must pre-test below 236 on CASAS and unable to speak, read, or write the English language
Complete table available at http://www.michigan.gov/wda Follow: Education and Training Adult Education Guidebook Adult Education: Program Eligibility for Federal & State Programs
Adult Education: WIA Transition to WIOAFour Core Partners
◦ Title I - Adult, Dislocated Workers & Youth Services◦ Title II - Adult Education and Family Literacy Act◦ Title III - Wagner-Peyser Employment Services◦ Title IV – Vocational Rehabilitation Employment ServicesWDBs must include representative(s) from providers of
each Title service within their region. 2015-16 is the transitional year; last year for
implementation of WIA activitiesTransitional activities required to prepare for full
WIOA implementation on July 1, 2016:◦ Integrated Education and Training◦ Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education◦ Workforce Preparation Activities
INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAININGAdult education and literacy
activities are provided concurrently & contextually with workforce preparation activities & workforce training.
For a specific occupation or occupational cluster.
For the purpose of education and career advancement.
INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATIONEducation services provided to English language
learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enable such adults to:◦ achieve competency in the English language, and…◦ acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to
function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States.
Such services shall include:◦ instruction in literacy and English language
acquisition, and…◦ instruction on the rights and responsibilities of
citizenship and civic participation, and…◦ may include workforce training.
WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIESActivities, programs, or services designed to
help an individual acquire a combination of ◦ basic academic skills, ◦ critical thinking skills, ◦ digital literacy skills, and…◦ self-management skills, including:
competencies in utilizing resources, using information, working with others, understanding systems, and
◦ obtaining skills necessary for….Successful transition into and completion
ofpostsecondary education or training, oremployment.
Adult Education WIOAPerformance Measures
Increase one EFL in ABE/GED/HSC/ESL = 21-44%◦Six EFL’s spanning K-12 grade equivalencies◦Each EFL includes spans approx. 2 grade levels ◦Each EFL has a specific performance benchmark
Obtain High School Diploma or GED = 78%Enter Employment = 44%Retain Employment = 88%Placement in Postsecondary Ed/Training =
28%
Program GoalsTo facilitate career development
within our adult education community so that students have the tools they need to climb the career ladder and become self-sufficient.
To enroll students upon graduation for training and job search assistance.
To work towards shared success with Mount Pleasant Community Education.
Original Program Design Six sessions held over the 12 week
trimesterSessions held bi-weeklySome sessions took place at Mt. Pleasant
Community Education and others were held at Michigan Works! Service Center
Sessions were designed to build upon one another
Attendance was taken at every class so MPCE could issue high school credits for program completion
Original Program DesignMichigan Works! Programs/ServicesLabor Market InformationO*NET Profiler – Career ExplorationCreated Resume on www.mitalent.orgAttended Workshops
◦ Interviewing for Success◦The Winning Resume◦Technology & Social Networking
Career ResearchGoal Setting
Original Program Review
What worked?◦Engaged students◦Got them thinking about career choices◦Those who attended every session completed
with a solid plan for their future career◦Documented success
What didn’t work?◦Using “build upon” classes – the student
group changed often and we were always trying to play catch up with the new students
◦Very few students attended all sessions
Revised Program DesignChanged program to better suit the
“come and go” design of Adult Education classes
Sessions no longer build upon one another
Michigan Works! created 12 stand alone sessions to rotate through
Sessions are designed to be one hour in length
Added Career Club at the end of the MPCE Sessions (once per month)
Added Career Club
Build Upon Career Sessions◦30 minute sessions that take place
after the stand alone sessions◦Designed for students with excellent
attendance that are ready to move onto the next level
◦These sessions build upon one another so regular attendance is a requirement
Career ClubTopics Covered:
◦O*NET Interest Profiler ◦Choosing and Comparing Two
Careers◦Pros / Cons Worksheet◦Goal Setting◦Individual Career Guidance◦Resume Review◦Mock Interviews◦Individualized Job Search
Compare Careers Worksheet
Pros/Cons Worksheet
Goal Worksheet
Stand Alone Sessions1. Introduction to Michigan Works! Services2. The Winning Resume3. A Fresh Start4. Interviewing for Success5. Technology & Social Networking6. The Confident Job Seeker7. Job Searching in Today’s Market8. Cover Letters & References9. Career Exploration10. Job Applications – Paper & Online11. Soft Skills12. Labor Market Information
Introduction to Michigan Works! Services
oMichigan Works! Partner Agencieso Free Services – computers, fax, copy
machineoResources – Books, Videos, Brochureso Free Job Seeker WorkshopsoWIOA Programs – Training
OpportunitiesoO*NEToCareer Portal
The Winning ResumeGetting Your Ducks in a Row
Resume Fact
One job posting typically draws in at least 200 resumes!
Are you on the top or bottom of the pile?
Power / Action Words
1. Administered2. Advanced3. Assigned4. Assessed5. Accelerated6. Balanced7. Built8. Collaborated9. Designed10. Delegated11. Demonstrated12. Developed13. Efficient14. Enhanced15. Excelled16. Exceeded17. Formulated
18. Generated19. Guided20. Implemented21. Increased22. Influenced23. Integrated24. Innovated25. Mentored26. Multiplied27. Negotiated28. Operated29. Ordered30. Obtained31. Performed32. Planned33. Promoted34. Provided
35. Recommended36. Retained37. Recovered38. Sustained39. Skilled40. Saved41. Secured42. Served43. Simplified44. Streamlined45. Strengthened46. Supervised47. Troubleshot48. Trained49. Updated50. Validated
A Fresh Start
Topics to Cover: Michigan Works! and our services
Pure Michigan Talent Connect (www.mitalent.org)
Fidelity Bonding & Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Who will hire me?
Application Review
Interview Tips
Michigan Works! is here to help you
Pure Michigan Talent Connectwww.mitalent.org
HIT A HOMERUN AT YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW
Welcome to: Interviewing for Success
The Handshake
Handshakes matter more than we think.
"We've always heard that interviewers make up their mind about a person in the first two or three minutes of an interview. The first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview."
Greg Stewart, Associate Professor of Management and OrganizationsUniversity of Iowa
www.bcjobs.ca.com
1. Tell me a little bit about yourself.
2. Tell me about your boss at your last position.
3. What would your former co-workers say about you?
4. Tell me what you liked most about your last job.
5. Tell me about a problem you had and what you did to overcome it.
6. What is your greatest strength? Weakness?
7. What do you know about this position for which you are interviewing for?
8. Describe a situation where you were working on a group project and no
one in the group liked your ideas. What did you do?
QUESTIONS
Technology & Social
NetworkingFriend or Foe?
It was said that employers who took a candidate out of the running for a job after researching social media sites reported finding a variety of concerning content. Top mentions ranged from evidence of inappropriate behavior to information that contradicted their listed qualifications:
50% - Candidate posted provocative/inappropriate photos/info
48% - There was info about candidate drinking or using drugs
33% - Candidate bad mouthed previous employer
30% - Candidate had poor communication skills
28% - Candidate made discriminatory comments related to race, gender, religion, etc.
24% - Candidate lied about qualifications
To help job seekers better understand the role of social media in their job search, CareerBuilder.com conducted a survey in
2013. They asked 2,303 hiring managers and human resource professionals if, how, and why they incorporate social media
into their hiring process.
At the same time, some employers also noted that they came across information on social media sites that made a candidate more attractive or solidified the decision to extend a job offer.
One in five hiring managers (19%) said they found something that has caused them to hire a candidate. The top mentions include:
57% - Candidate conveyed a professional image
50% - Got a good feel for candidate’s personality
50% - Candidate was well-rounded and showed a wide range of interests
49% - Candidate’s background information supported professional qualifications
46% - Candidate was creative
43% - Great communication skills
38% - Other people posted great references about the candidate
Let’s take a moment and switch roles…
You are now the employer!
You are hiring for the following positon:
THE CONFIDENT JOB SEEKER
TOPICS TO COVER IN TODAY’S SESSION
The First 3 Minutes – Make the right first impression
Body Language – What does yours say about you?
Your Speech, Your Tone Confidence vs. Cocky Sell Yourself! Know what qualities and skills
you have to offer Michigan Works! is here to help you
As a job seeker, how do you see yourself?
Depending on how you feel about yourself, your physical actions and verbal responses can express you in many different ways… Confident Cocky Shy or Soft Spoken Nervous Scatterbrained Professional Pushy Competent
Job Searching in Today’s Market
Several tips and professional advice to assist you during your job search
Current statistics from employers including how some employers “screen” their applicants
Job search websites: The Good, The Bad, and The Scary!!
How can MI Works! help you along the way
Today, you will learn:
Have a telephone answering machine or voice mail system in place. Keep it simple yet professional
Make sure that your voice message and ringback are professional
Have a professional email address ◦ Bad Examples: bigdaddy@, sexycowgirl@, or weedsmoker@◦ Good Examples: jane_doe@, joesmith1972@, john_d@
Put your cell phone number on your resume so you can follow up in a timely manner
If your email is listed on your resume, make sure you regularly log in and check your mail (this includes your “Junk” or “Spam” boxes
Being Prepared May Get You The Job!
Cover Letters & References
TOPICS:
What is a Cover Letter?Parts of a Cover LetterTemplates are available (WinWay Resume Deluxe, Microsoft Word, etc.)How should my Cover Letter be formatted?References: Who should and should not be used as a reference?Your Reference Document – What should be included?Michigan Works! is here to help you.
PURPOSE OF ACOVER LETTER
The first point of contact with a prospective employer
Acts as a letter of introduction Explains why you are sending a resume A chance to convince an employer to consider you Highlights aspects that set you apart Demonstrates your communication skills and
professionalism
Career Exploration
Have you ever asked yourself...
“What do I want to be when I grow up?”OR
“What do I do now?”
Today you will learn:• Available resources that can help guide you in
making your career path decisions• Look before you leap!• How to “aim at your target”• How can Michigan Works! help you along the way
• Don’t just dedicate your job search to one site• As many as 80% of all jobs are not advertised!• Network with people• Aim for your target – Where do you want to work?
Advice on Applications
Criminal record– Write, “Please see me”, or “Would like to discuss”
Do not lie– The truth will come out eventually and lying might cost you
the job Education
– Only the education you completed Work History
– Do not leave out any employers. – The less gaps you have the better. – Include your volunteer work
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TOPICS TO BE COVERED What are soft skills? Why do you need them? What do employers look for? Common soft skills needed for
employment
SOFT SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS
Communication Body Language Teamwork Time Management Behavior & Attitude Flexibility/Adaptability Accepting Criticism Personality Working Under Pressure Anger Management
Labor Market Information
presented by Michigan Works!
Labor Market Information
What is labor market information?
Why is it important? Where labor market information
comes from How to apply labor market
information to your career exploration & job search
Collaboration BenefitsMichigan Works! is able to recruit
WIOA participants◦Enroll to assist with training upon
high school completionIncrease in numbers
◦Workshop Attendees◦Service Center Visitors
Services aren’t being duplicatedShared Success!
Partner for Success in Your Area
Put together a list of free resources and workshops offered at your Michigan Works! location
Contact your local adult education director to request a meeting – preferably at your Michigan Works! Office◦Offer a tour of your location to show
available resourcesDiscuss how you can share services
without re-creating the wheel
QUESTIONS?
Contact Information
◦Kim Onstott [email protected]
◦Roxanne Scharaswak: [email protected]
◦Stacie Zeien: [email protected]
ResourcesWDA Adult Education website: AE Guidebook, list of
AE providers, policies, etc.◦ www.michigan.gov/adulteducation
Michigan Adult Education Professional Development◦ www.maepd.org
WIOA resources, College & Career Readiness Standards at OVAE◦ http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/ovae
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html
National Skills Coalition◦ http://www.nationalskillscoalition.org
Unites States Department of Labor◦ Office of Career, Technical & Adult Education