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#EmployerStandards helps businesses of all sizes, to close their skills gaps and raise the quality of their careers education outreach. The video below gives an excellent example of how using the #EmployerStandards self-assessment tool will help you capture a snapshot of how you engage with local schools/colleges. This will enable you to review the quality and impact your engagement is having with the view to benefitting your company. Click on the link below to register and the self-assessment only takes 25 minutes to complete. Get in touch with our Employer Standards Champion Beverley Ashley if you would like to know more. #employerstandards #quality #careers #impact

"The closer we work with schools, the more we learn and we develop." Thatcher's Cider are seeing real business benefits from engaging with local schools and colleges over the long term. This engagement is helping Thatcher's to: 👉 Shape their recruitment process. 👉 Shape how they attract the next generation of talent. 👉 Shape how they onboard their apprentices. Over 600 businesses are using #EmployerStandards, our free framework and self-assessment tool, to raise the quality of their #careers education outreach, helping to inspire and prepare their future workforce. Take our free self-assessment today to see how well your business is delivering careers education outreach: https://bit.ly/3xDNEar Thatchers Cider Company Ltd

In the Work Trial Program, employers like Mark were empowered to assess talent effectively. Assigned two apprentices, Mark navigated a seamless decision-making process by comparing and reviewing their performances. This method not only streamlined the hiring process but ensured choices aligned with specific needs and expectations. #eduCLaaSSuccessStory #WorkTrialProgram #RemoteWork

What an awesome program connecting students with employers to explore career pathways and opportunities. Are you interested in being a participating business in Career Accelerator? Do you know a student who should check into the program? click below for more details! 👇 👇 👇 #CareerAccelerator #WakeEdPartnership #WakeCountySchools

Deryl Beasley, WDI's Regional Director for the Lower Hudson Valley and the Bronx, weighed in on 2024 workforce prospects in this recent conversation with Westchester Magazine. There are a lot of great career opportunities developing from New York State's commitment to clean energy, including union building trades apprenticeships and many other STEM careers. Check out the article here: Hiring Trends to Note in Westchester for 2024 (https://lnkd.in/eVxub8D4)

In today's evolving business landscape, small to mid-sized businesses are facing a significant skilled workforce shortage. The below Forbes article emphasizes the importance of adopting a hands-on approach, such as investing in comprehensive training programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships with educational institutions, to bridge the skills gap. The manufacturing sector alone could have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, and similar challenges are seen in healthcare, technology, and construction. Companies that proactively upskill their workforce see substantial returns, including a 24% increase in productivity and improved employee retention. Are you looking for effective strategies to address the skills gap in your organization? If so, let's chat about how ADP can help!

With Lightcast Career Coach™, you can engage current and prospective learners at scale — from high school seniors, to undecided freshmen, to working adults — with career recommendations based on their interests and skills. It then shows how your institution’s programs connect to those careers, allowing learners to transition seamlessly from career exploration to enrollment decision. https://lnkd.in/eQDX5Hwc

Know anyone who is thinking of starting an electrical trade apprenticeship? Meet Kiera and Ben, apprentices from the Ausgrid Bright Spark Program to learn more about the Apprenticeship Program at Ausgrid.

As we face a potential shortfall of 3.8 million manufacturing jobs between 2024 and 2033, attracting and retaining Gen Z talent is more important than ever. Engaging Gen Z through apprenticeships, vocational training, and showcasing modern, innovative work environments is essential. This article highlights key strategies for engaging this tech-savvy and purpose-driven generation: https://ow.ly/QtLW50SHwjN #GenZ #Manufacturing #FutureOfWork #TalentAcquisition #WorkforceDevelopment

I like to start a new year with some good luck and participate in having the traditional New Year’s Day meal of Hoppin’ John, cornbread, and collard greens. 🤤 I also like to take some time to reflect back on the previous year.  Thinking about 2023 a few professional highlights came to mind. Namely, my Authority Magazine interview, and getting named Chair of the American Staffing Association’s IDEAs Council, but I’m most proud of YUPRO Placement launching our #SkillsFirstJobsNow campaign and Skills-to-Staff™ Professional Apprenticeship Program. While 2023 was not without its challenges, it's the bright spots that truly defined our year. Our journey has been marked by the dedication of our talent, proving time and again that skills are the true currency in today's job market. Our mission-aligned training provider partner network grew significantly, focusing on building the skills for the workforce of tomorrow while collaborating with us to connect their graduates with job opportunities at America's top companies. Our employer partners' commitment to embracing diverse talent and investing in human potential has been a driving force behind this progress. As we reflect on the year, it's clear that these collective efforts have set a new standard for how we address the complex hiring needs of today and the future. Looking ahead to 2024, I’m starting to see organizations reprioritize and consider their social impact. My recommendation? Kick off your year with a commitment to skills-first hiring. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2024! #SkillsFirstJobsNow #Inclusion #Upskilling #Hiring #NewYear