Dear Reader:
Our August newsletter is here and includes local talent in search of employment, training grants to boost your employees' skills, details about the end of UI and our Fall Job Fair, workforce equity grants for SE Wisconsin employers and WEDC's vaccine episodes.
Contact us for further assistance.
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Karen
Business Solutions Rep.
TERRITORY 1
Addison, Belgium, Cedarburg,
Colgate, Fredonia, Germantown, Grafton, Hartford, Hubertus Jackson, Kewaskum, Mequon, Newburg, Port Washington, Richfield, Saukville, Slinger, West Bend
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Giovanni
Business Solutions Rep.
TERRITORY 2
Big Bend, Delafield, Dousman, Eagle, Genesee Depot, Hartland, Lannon, Menomonee Falls, Merton, Mukwonago, Muskego, Nashotah, New Berlin, North Lake, North Prairie, Oconomowoc, Okauchee, Pewaukee, Sussex, Wales
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Debbie
Business Services Rep.
TERRITORY 3
Butler,
Brookfield,
Elm Grove,
Waukesha
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WE HAVE LOCAL TALENT LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT
This month's WOW Factor features local talent in search of employment opportunities in the following positions:
- Construction / Facility Maintenance
- Driver
- Executive / Administrative Assistant
The majority of our clients qualify for our On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, which offers new hires an opportunity to earn as they learn while employers are reimbursed to help compensate for the costs associated with skills upgrading and loss of production for the training of a newly hired employee.
Advantages to the employer include:
- The employer sets the qualifications, interviews and selects the candidate(s);
- With our assistance, the employer develops a training plan to address the gap between the new hire's existing skills and the job skill requirements; and
- On average, an employer is reimbursed $3,500 per new hire.
Our turnaround time is within 24 hours or sooner. Don't delay and contact your Business Solutions Team before you extend a job offer to your next hire.
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BOOST YOUR EMPLOYEES' SKILLS!
Round II of Incumbent Worker Training Grants are now being accepted. The Incumbent Worker Training Grants provide funding to employers who want to upgrade the skills of their current employees to enhance their expertise in the workplace, avert layoffs, and make their business more competitive.
How it Works!
- Participating businesses must have a facility located in Wisconsin.
- Employers select the training to be provided to their employees.
- Trainings may range from 1 day to 16 weeks.
- Employers complete and submit an application, detailed training description, training invoice and job descriptions for each employee going to training.
- After the employee(s) successfully complete the training, the employer will be reimbursed between 25% and 75% of costs of training their employees.
- Training costs cannot include travel, training supplies or materials such as books, manuals, etc.
- Fall 2021 trainings must be completed by December 31, 2021 and Spring 2022 trainings must be completed by June 17, 2022.
Applications for Round II are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, October 1, 2021.
Click below to view the full grant program announcement and forms.
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PREPARING FOR OUR NEXT JOB FAIR & UI BENEFITS
We've seen the news and reminders issued to Wisconsin residents that federal extended unemployment benefits end on September 4th. Accordingly, we are preparing for the potential influx of job searches by hosting a Fall Job Fair on October 13th.
FALL JOB FAIR
October 13, 2021
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Waukesha County Expo Center
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188
As we continue to experience the unpredictably of the pandemic, we are going to accept booth reservations and invoice participating businesses 2 weeks prior to the event. The following are some useful talent attraction tips:
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Average UI Benefits: A recent podcast featured the Chief Economist of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development that mentions unemployment benefits average between $14.22 and $16.75 per hour based on industry.
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Competitive Pay: A "competitive" salary is no longer just about pay. It also includes benefits and perks needed to attract in a tight labor market. Utilize WisConomy widgets to determine if your wages are competitive and consider providing flexible work, hybrid schedules to reduce commuting time, offer a paid leave program, and reasonable healthcare. Similarly, offer a child care benefits program. For examples of child care programs, check out this CNBC article.
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Application Process: It is vital to be empathetic, transparent, and communicative to your candidates throughout the application process. Be honest about every aspect of the job’s details and streamline your application process. Don't waste time and be ready to extend the job offer ASAP.
Please visit our webpage for full job fair details and how to reserve a booth.
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WORKFORCE EQUITY TRAINING GRANTS
DWD announced a new workforce training grant opportunity for employers in Southeastern Wisconsin!
Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, and Milwaukee county employers and organizations working in a consortium with those employers may apply for grants to provide occupation-related education, skills training, work experiences, and job placement for workers from under-served populations in those counties.
Must Knows
- Up to $577,350 in grant funds is available for proposals ranging from $5,000 to $400,000.
- Training programs should provide education, skills training, post-employment support, and placement in occupational training in high-demand occupations.
- Post-training positions must have a clear career path, identified advancement requirements, and should have minimum post-training wages of $15/hour.
- This grant opportunity focuses on training workers of under-served origins in specific southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Areas (WDA) that exhibit racial and education disparities. Under-served populations are defined as Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and those that reside in WDA 1 (Kenosha, Racine & Walworth) and WDA 2 (Milwaukee).
Applications are due 3 p.m. CST on Monday, October 4, 2021.
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STANDARD WISCONSIN FAST FORWARD GRANTS
DWD's is now accepting application for their "Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants." The objective of the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) standard grant program is to award funds to businesses from all Wisconsin industry sectors that reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. The customized, business-driven training will qualify workers for full-time employment, higher level employment, or increased wages.
Open to all industry sectors and companies of any size.
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Amount: Approximately $4 million is being made available for this GPA.
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Grant Amount: Grant awards range from $5,000 to $400,000 per grantee.
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Match: Cash or in-kind match equal to 50% of the amount of the grant award is required.
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Application Deadline: 3:00 p.m. CST on Monday, October 18, 2021.
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WISCONSIN EMPLOYER VACCINE FORUM
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is connecting business owners with experts in employment law, human resources and financial management to provide timely insights on how to bring COVID-19 vaccinations to your organization. You can view all 5-episodes now!
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Episode 1: Vaccination from an Employer Perspective.
Learn about the latest vaccine information, the benefits of a vaccinated workforce and opportunities to secure funding and support for your business through the Small Business Administration and its partners.
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Episode 2:
Vaccination and Your Employees.
Learn about important ADA policy considerations like whether vaccination proof is a disability-related inquiry, how not to violate employee medical rights and protections, and much more.
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Learn about tax considerations of recent grants and loans businesses may have participated in during the pandemic as well as other operating cost shifts and savings they may uncover, including changes to tax laws.
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Learn of shifts in communication and approaches to culture that are important to consider as vaccines enable a return to the workplace.
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Episode 5: Vaccination Adoption and its Role in the Economy
Learn how the Delta variant could lead to vaccination and mask mandates.
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Forward Careers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Service Provider. If you have a disability and need information in an alternative format, including language assistance or translation, and/or need assistance with this information, please contact us at (262) 695-7800 or call through Wisconsin Relay Service 711. Funding provided by the WOW Workforce Development Board through the Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County, & United Way of Washington County, |
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