Job Developer Orientation

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Course Description
The workforce development field has many different names for the role of job developer: employment specialist, career counselor, business services representative, corporate account manager, employer relations coordinator, etc. Despite these varied titles, your responsibility remains the same: to connect qualified job seekers with quality employment opportunities. Easier said than done, right? Not only do you have to develop partnerships with business clients, but you have to be well versed in your job seekers’ strengths and challenges in order to facilitate effective placements. This interactive, hands-on session will teach you strategies to be more effective in your role.

Topics covered include:

  • Identifying the value of your business services
  • Communicating effectively with employers
  • Crafting and delivering an effective pitch
  • Conducting quality intake assessments
  • Handling employer objections
  • Using an asset-based approach with clients

Audience
New job developers and workforce development staff who work directly with employers to create opportunities for job seekers

Course Duration
Full day workshop–9:00am-4:00pm.

Course Dates
July 12, 2012
October 25, 2012
January 24, 2013
April 24, 2013

Costs
Members: $75
Non-Members: $115

Facilitators:
Ellen Johnson, Frontline Focus staff

Location
Chicago Jobs Council
29 E. Madison St. Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60602

Questions
Please contact Cheryl Hester, Frontline Focus Administrator, with any questions: 312.252.0460 x108; cheryl@cjc.net

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