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Talent Development SystemIn transitionTen key elements requested by Governor
SnyderIncrease access points for hard to serve
customers
NorthwestLarge region – 10 counties – geography is the
same size as the state of ConnecticutFour primary population centers, lots of small
communities throughoutTransportation is inefficient due to bodies of
waterJuly 1, 2013 – down to two full-time and two
satellite service centers
Strategies for Increasing AccessKiosksCareer ConnectionsCareer Café WebsiteCareer Counseling by EmailSkype
CareerCafe.orgAll resources available onlineCategorized as a “menu” of servicesAccessible anywhere, also used in Resource
Rooms and on kiosks
Career ConnectionsLibraries, Chambers, SchoolsTwo-hour workshopContent:
Learn – attendees learn about a specific topic i.e. resumes, interviewing, networking
Connect – attendees connect with staff and other job seekers
Career ConnectionsMarketing
Consistent Brand, titlePersonal – get to know the staffSuper-Localized – work with local media such
as weekly papers to market locally, emphasize services in their community
Web site: www.nwm.org/careerconnection Repetition
Email Career CounselingSingle email for all Career FacilitatorsWork with client over emailMeet in person only when necessary