Board Development Training: Creating Collective Community Solutions

Workforce Development Boards are charged with a very specific and imperative responsibility, they exist to provide guidance and support to those within their workforce areas to further the economic growth, financial stability and security of their communities. Accomplishing this work can be daunting, confusing and even frustrating. But, it can also be incredibly rewarding. This […]

Creating Positive Community Conversations: Facilitation and Frameworks

Online

Are you interested in improving your community’s ability to engage in productive conversations about important issues? Are you looking for ways to improve your ability to facilitate productive conversations among your team, colleagues, partners, or clients? In today’s complex and rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever to have the skills to navigate […]

CWA & METRIX LEARNING WEBINAR AUGUST 22 & 24, 2023

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between CWA and Metrix Learning. This collaboration will allow us to provide your clients with an even more comprehensive suite of services and solutions. Metrix Learning is a leader in online career training and job readiness programs, and through this partnership, CWA will be able to offer […]

ARE YOU WORKING TO BURNOUT OR WORKING TO WELLNESS? HOW TO REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY AND BURNOUT IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS!

This is a very difficult time to be in the workforce development field. Stress, anxiety and burnout are proven killers, and they will shorten your life span. The lingering impact of Covid and the high numbers of unemployed people especially those with multiple and severe barriers to employment. In many places there is a lack […]

FROM JOB LOSS TO JOB FOUND! HOW TO HELP ADULTS AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN LAID OFF SURVIVE JOB LOSS AND GET REEMPLOYED IN LESS TIME THAN EVER!

A research study cited by the British Broadcasting Company showed that 89% of laid off workers experience health problems as the result of the layoff. Substance abuse, depression and other mental health problems and even suicide rates increase dramatically because of layoffs. Actually, the health problems start before the layoff as people feel the incredible […]

THE SECRETS BEHIND TURNING VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS INTO JOB OFFERS! THE HIDDEN TRICKS OF THE TRADE TO GIVING VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS THAT LEAD TO “YOU GOT THE JOB!”

“Virtual interviews are here to stay.” Quote from the Society of Human Resource Management. SHRM is the world’s biggest association of people in human resources. “83% of hiring managers use virtual interviews.” Quote from Indeed which is the highest traffic job website in the United States. Virtual interviewing is here to stay, and it is […]

THE CAPTAIN AND COACH APPROACH TO CASE MANAGEMENT! HOW TO USE MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, SOCIAL SYSTEMS STRATEGIES AND OTHER INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO REINVENT CASE MANAGEMENT

While much has changed in the world of workforce development over the last few decades, the approach to case management has remained the same.  Job seekers report that case management often feels like a subservient relationship with the case manager having all the power.  Hard-to-employ adults and youth do not respond well to this dynamic […]

Day at the Capitol

More information here: https://calworkforce.org/training-and-events/day-at-the-capitol/

MAKE EMPLOYERS THE CHAMPIONS OF YOUR PROGRAM! USE BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND EMPLOYERS WILL SUPPORT YOU WITH COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, CAREER PATHWAYS, DONATING TO YOUR PROGRAM, PROVIDING VOLUNTEERS AND CONNECTIONS TO MORE EMPLOYERS AND MUCH MORE!

Do you have a well thought out effective strategic plan that will take your beginning level relationships with businesses to higher levels of collaboration and transform employers into powerful champions for your program? Are you getting the most benefits possible from your relationships with businesses? This webinar will transform the entry level use of your […]