Two Big Problems
1. Employers are experiencing a talent crisis in the form of a labor shortage.
2. A segment of the population experiences chronic unemployment, often living in poverty as a result
Likely you aware that there is a talent crisis in the United States. Rather, we might say that employers across the nation are experiencing a labor shortage as they struggle to identify workers who bring value to the organization. Employers are struggling to identify workers with strong foundational soft skills, as well as solid job specific capability. And, employers are struggling with the time it takes to identify the highest quality talent in the marketplace. Often, employers are interviewing five applicants for every one hired. Getting it wrong increases the cost of turn-over and hurts the bottom line.
Research validates that employers are requiring baseline or foundational skills lacking in the available candidate pool. Skills such as communication, problem solving, and critical thinking. This is known as the skills gap. As a result, employers find themselves facing a complex talent acquisition environment.
Simultaneously, there is a population of chronically unemployed folks; uncounted in unemployment statistics. These folks are living right next door (so to speak) to the same employers who are struggling to identify valuable workers every day. These folks have experienced barriers to sustained employment for a variety of reasons: unstable home life, past decisions, lack of education or support resources, perhaps recovering from substance abuse.. Very often this segment of our communities are living in poverty.
But, we believe we have a unique and transformational solution. And, we are compelled to get involved as a means to improve the lives of the workforce in our communities, to eliminate poverty, and simultaneously provide employers with a value added candidate pool.
Solving Both Problems: Columbus Works, Inc., A Transformational Approach to Workforce Development
Providing students an opportunity to participate in an innovative and transformational approach to workforce development, Columbus Works is delivering training already in place and proven to be highly effective, in multiple states throughout the United States via award winning Cincinnati Works. As the Columbus Affiliate, we offer the same curriculum, holistic support approach, offers students a hands-on, interactive experience proven to be highly effective, successful, and award winning for 20 years. The goal is to fill the skills gap and produce a confident, desirable employee, ready to be successful in the 21st century job market; providing value to the employer today & tomorrow.
We also realize that sometimes management teams need help leading the 21st century workforce. So the Columbus Works approach includes leadership readiness, and a new hire assimilation plan proven to engage workers from the beginning and increase retention.
Building Employer Relationships
Through Columbus Works, Inc. we are currently forming relationships with Star Employers who will commit to interviewing and hiring program graduates in the greater Columbus, Ohio area.
Contact us for more information on how your organization can add the Columbus Works to your talent acquisition strategy.
2. A segment of the population experiences chronic unemployment, often living in poverty as a result
Likely you aware that there is a talent crisis in the United States. Rather, we might say that employers across the nation are experiencing a labor shortage as they struggle to identify workers who bring value to the organization. Employers are struggling to identify workers with strong foundational soft skills, as well as solid job specific capability. And, employers are struggling with the time it takes to identify the highest quality talent in the marketplace. Often, employers are interviewing five applicants for every one hired. Getting it wrong increases the cost of turn-over and hurts the bottom line.
Research validates that employers are requiring baseline or foundational skills lacking in the available candidate pool. Skills such as communication, problem solving, and critical thinking. This is known as the skills gap. As a result, employers find themselves facing a complex talent acquisition environment.
Simultaneously, there is a population of chronically unemployed folks; uncounted in unemployment statistics. These folks are living right next door (so to speak) to the same employers who are struggling to identify valuable workers every day. These folks have experienced barriers to sustained employment for a variety of reasons: unstable home life, past decisions, lack of education or support resources, perhaps recovering from substance abuse.. Very often this segment of our communities are living in poverty.
But, we believe we have a unique and transformational solution. And, we are compelled to get involved as a means to improve the lives of the workforce in our communities, to eliminate poverty, and simultaneously provide employers with a value added candidate pool.
Solving Both Problems: Columbus Works, Inc., A Transformational Approach to Workforce Development
Providing students an opportunity to participate in an innovative and transformational approach to workforce development, Columbus Works is delivering training already in place and proven to be highly effective, in multiple states throughout the United States via award winning Cincinnati Works. As the Columbus Affiliate, we offer the same curriculum, holistic support approach, offers students a hands-on, interactive experience proven to be highly effective, successful, and award winning for 20 years. The goal is to fill the skills gap and produce a confident, desirable employee, ready to be successful in the 21st century job market; providing value to the employer today & tomorrow.
We also realize that sometimes management teams need help leading the 21st century workforce. So the Columbus Works approach includes leadership readiness, and a new hire assimilation plan proven to engage workers from the beginning and increase retention.
Building Employer Relationships
Through Columbus Works, Inc. we are currently forming relationships with Star Employers who will commit to interviewing and hiring program graduates in the greater Columbus, Ohio area.
Contact us for more information on how your organization can add the Columbus Works to your talent acquisition strategy.
How We're Funded
Columbus Works, Inc. is a non-profit organization that works with residents living in poverty, offering transformational training and removing barriers to successful employment, in the Columbus, Ohio area. We are funded by individuals, foundations, and grants. Contact us to learn how you can support this life-changing work in central Ohio.
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