Resources f or for Volunteers Seeking E mployment Employment October 2010

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1 Resources for Volunteers Seeking Employment October 2010

2 Agenda Current Healthcare Workforce Challenges Healthcare as a WIB Industry Sector Strategy Healthcare Industry Partnerships Targeting In-Demand Occupations Pacific Gateway s One-Stop Career System Workforce Skills Development Tools Youth Resources, Programs and Services Adult Resources Making Connections

3 Healthcare Workforce Challenges The Great Recession is Over? Changing Demographics Healthcare Reform New Technology Hospital Needs Workers & Volunteers Workforce Pipeline Gaps Recruitment t & Retention ti

4 Building on Regional Collaboration WIB Sector Strategies 2004 Mayor s Medical Industry Summit Trained New Professionals Expanded Capacity WIB Industry Taskforce Strategic Planning Resource Sharing

5 = Regional Healthcare Industry Partnerships WIB Role as Convener Multiple Hospitals, Clinics, Other Employers Myriad Departments HR, Volunteer, Education, Pharmacy, Workforce Development Educational Entities High Schools, Post- Secondary, Colleges, and Universities Community Based Organizations Others

6 Targeting In-Demand Occupations Registered Nurses Licensed Vocational Nurses Pharmacy Technicians MRI Technicians Radiology Technicians Medical Billers & Coders Patient Care Assistants Certified Nursing Assistants Home Health Aides

7 Focus: One-Stop Career Center System Four Regional Career Centers in Long Beach, Torrance, and San Pedro Core Services through Partner Collaboration Employment & Training Services for Job Seekers and Business Labor Exchange: Technology & Human Connections No-Cost One-Stop Career Center Services Funded d under WIA, other Federal & State Programs Variable Program Eligibility Requirements

8 Workforce Skills Development Tools Candidate Assessment Targeted Training Incumbent Worker Training Customized Training On-the-Job Training Internship & Work Experience Volunteering & Job Shadowing Pre-Apprenticeship Training

9 Youth Resources Get Educated Mentoring, Counseling Academic Assistance Diploma Completion Programs College Preparation & Referrals Career Awareness & Exploration

10 Youth Resources Get Experienced Job Training Classes Targeted Internship Programs Apprenticeships Volunteering & Job Shadowing Get Employed Job Search Skills Development Online Labor Exchange Recruitment Events

11 Sample Youth Training/Work Sites Goals: Engage Youth in Building Their Community Develop Valuable Work and Life Skills Program Organization Job Title Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP) City of Long Beach Dept. of Health & Human Services Administrative Assistant Intern Clerical Inventory Clerk SYETP City of Long Beach Public Health Laboratory Laboratory Aide SYETP Cope Health Solutions / St. Mary Medical Center Red Shirt Intern Pathways to Careers Pathways to Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy Pharmacy Intern SYETP Harbor-UCLA Medical Foundation Coding / Billing Assistant Data Entry Assistant SYETP Pacific Hospital Pharmacy Clerk SYETP St. Mary Medical Center Families in Good Health Junior Youth Organizer SYETP St. Mary Medical Center Senior Services Program Assistant SYETP The Children s Clinic HRIS Intern, Disaster Plan Assistant, Graphic Designer, Admin Assistant SYETP Job Shadow Days Veterans Administration (VA) Long Beach Healthcare System Patient Transport

12 Know Your Skills Assess Job Readiness Labor Market Information Resource Referrals Develop Your Skills Adult Resources Basic Computer Skills Training Skills Development Workshops Targeted Industry Training Get the Best Job Possible with Your Skills Employment Assistance Online Job Search Hiring Events

13 Celebrating Success Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Customized Training: Personal Care Assistants Classroom & Didactic 7 week, 240 hour training WIB recruits and prescreens applicant suitability Employer interviews, trains, and hires completers Strong career pathway Outcomes from 09/ /2010: 54 recruited, 39 still employed Win win for hospital new employees and Win-win for hospital, new employees, and community

14 Making Connections Career Centers Services Brochure Employment Services Brochure Business Services Brochure Hire-A-Youth Brochure Youth Workforce Development Magazine Adult Skills Development Workshops & Job Fair Calendar

15 Questions? Susan Gainey Lucius Martin Thank you!