Workforce Readiness

Workforce Readiness:  A Working Definition

Ensure that today’s and tomorrow’s workforce has the skills, competencies and behaviors to succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s workplace. 

Focus: Affiliated Chapters and State Council Plan 

Young adults make a successful transition from high school to work life.

• Build Relationship with the local Workforce Center Workforce Center Locations
• Identify business people to serve on the local WFC Youth Council

SHRM:

• Job Description - Find out what it takes to be successful as a chapter Workforce Readiness Advocate.
• PPT presentation -    For Chapter leaders to use in their chapters

National Projects:

• America's Promise                 Job Shadow                     Junior Achievement  

Workforce Readiness reference, reading materials and resources:

• 'Why Get Involved in Workforce Readiness' (article)
• 'Building a 21st Century World-Class Workforce' (article)
• The Workforce Alliance (TWA) is a national coalition of community-based organizations that invest in the skills of America's workers, so they can better support their families and help American businesses better compete in today's economy.
• Linkedin group - Workforce Analytics & Workforce Planning (Login on Linkedin, click on groups and insert the name of the group.)