Check out this recent article published in the Philadelphia Enquirer, that discusses a report released by the Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN) about how training equates to increased company profits.
"....Computer Components spent $25,924 to train employees to read blueprints,
to do specialized welding and conduct quality audits. The company also
spent $16,075 on salaries for the 25 employees while they were in class
and $7,047 in staff time attending meetings with the Southeast
Pennsylvania Workforce Development Partnership, which sponsored the
training. The company’s total expense: $49,045."
Read the entire article here and tell us what you think!
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Showing posts with label employers. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Long-Term Health Care
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI) has been contracted by the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund to hear from the voice of employers in long-term care and community health. Their work to date has revealed some key barriers to employment in the metro-Detroit area for our target population. We are continuing to work with PHI to hone in on which barriers to address that will have the greatest impact of furthering the career advancement of incumbent workers while improving the opportunities for new workers seeking to enter in to this healthcare sector.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Feature in Model D
We're excited that Model D is featuring a story about one of our workforce partners, Restaurant Opportunities Center of Michigan, specifically, COLORS Restaurant in Detroit.
Here's a snip-it from the article:
"...It’s a common misconception that restaurant workers make tons of easy cash. For a tiny percentage of servers and bartenders at high-end or very busy restaurants, this may be the case. But for the vast majority of workers -- hosts, bussers, dishwashers, cooks, and other staff who keep the machine running smoothly -- restaurant jobs typically offer low pay, no benefits, no paid sick days, little job security, and little or no opportunity for advancement. On top of that, jobs within a restaurant are often highly segregated with regard to race and gender. ROC’s mission is to shed light on these issues and to bring about industry-wide improvements in working conditions. "
To enjoy the full article click here.
Here's a snip-it from the article:
"...It’s a common misconception that restaurant workers make tons of easy cash. For a tiny percentage of servers and bartenders at high-end or very busy restaurants, this may be the case. But for the vast majority of workers -- hosts, bussers, dishwashers, cooks, and other staff who keep the machine running smoothly -- restaurant jobs typically offer low pay, no benefits, no paid sick days, little job security, and little or no opportunity for advancement. On top of that, jobs within a restaurant are often highly segregated with regard to race and gender. ROC’s mission is to shed light on these issues and to bring about industry-wide improvements in working conditions. "
To enjoy the full article click here.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
State of the Union Acknowledges Skills Gap
Last night, President Obama gave his annual State of the Union Address (if you missed it, you can watch and read it here). In his speech, he acknowledges that there is a growing gap between the skills people have and the jobs available:
"I also hear from many business leaders who want to hire in the United States but can’t find workers with the right skills. Growing industries in science and technology have twice as many openings as we have workers who can do the job."
Andy Van Kleunen, Executive Director of the National Skills Coalition, applauded the President's commitment to train 2 million workers through a streamlined workforce system built on partnerships with businesses. Van Kleunen agrees that talking to employers and talking to workers is the best way to assess and get a real idea of the skills gap that exists. Read Van Kluenen's complete response to the State of the Union Address here.
"I also hear from many business leaders who want to hire in the United States but can’t find workers with the right skills. Growing industries in science and technology have twice as many openings as we have workers who can do the job."
-President Obama, State of the Union Address, January 24th, 2012
Andy Van Kleunen, Executive Director of the National Skills Coalition, applauded the President's commitment to train 2 million workers through a streamlined workforce system built on partnerships with businesses. Van Kleunen agrees that talking to employers and talking to workers is the best way to assess and get a real idea of the skills gap that exists. Read Van Kluenen's complete response to the State of the Union Address here.
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