Welcome to issue number 84 of the free newsletter published by Robbin and Associates! Over 25,000 people read this newsletter! It is read by management, staff and leaders in workforce development, career counseling, social services, nonprofits, government agencies, training providers, schools, apprenticeship programs and many other types of organizations. You can see over 500 articles from back issues of the newsletter on our website at https://larryrobbin.com/v2/newsletter-archive/. Please send any feedback you may have about the newsletter to larry@larryrobbin.com

REENTRY EMPLOYMENT WEBINAR SPONSORED

BY THE OREGON WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP

PRESENTED BY LARRY ROBBIN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ROBBIN AND ASSOCIATES

HOW TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE IN REENTRY IN LESS TIME

AND GET BETTER RESULTS THAN EVER!

JULY 15 1:30-3PM EST

We keep having to serve more people in reentry all the time, but when we use old service delivery models and employment counseling strategies we don't have enough time to serve all of them. This webinar is for program management and direct service staff. It will show you how to transform your way of working into a high capacity model that will make it possible not only to serve more people, but also to help more of them become employed in less time. Learn how to apply private sector "lean principles" to your work and you can work much more efficiently and have enough time to give people the best services possible. This model will also build the social capital of your program participants which will make it possible for them to successfully job hunt in the hidden job market where most of the hiring takes place!

For a full description, registration and details go to https://www.oregoneta.org/series/keep-the-bars-behind-you/

For questions contact Georgia@OregonWorkforcePartnership.org

For more information about the presenter Larry Robbin and the over 100 webinars he presents, go to www.LarryRobbin.com. 

Email Larry at larry@larryrobbin.com.

WHAT CUTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WILL MEAN TO YOU

https://tcf.org/content/report/what-cuts-to-the-department-of-labor-will-mean-for-you/ This is one of the most stressful times in the history of the workforce development field. Staff stress and burnout have become major barriers to employment. Click here for information on my training, Are You Working to Wellness or Working to Burnout? How to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Burnout in Workforce Development Programs! Bring this webinar to your program now!

NEW WEBINAR TOPICS FROM LARRY ROBBIN

With these new additions to my list of webinars, I am now offering over 100 different webinar topics. To see more information about my webinars go to www.LarryRobbin.com.

PEER PRESSURE! ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL HIDDEN BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH. HOW TO HELP THEM OVERCOME IT

HOW TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR JOBS AND CAREERS THAT DO NOT EXIST! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD OF WORK

MAKE YOUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM A MAGNET! GO BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA TO RECRUIT PEOPLE TO YOUR

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

UPWARD BOUND! MAKE YOUR PROGRAM A SKYROCKET TO SUCCESS! HOW TO TEACH PEOPLE TO ADVANCE IN THE

WORLD OF WORK

HOW TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE IN LESS TIME AND GET

BETTER RESULTS!

Please email me at larry@larryrobbin.com for descriptions of any of these webinars.

WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR WORK WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE?

CHECK OUT THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO OF MY WEBINAR

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCCESS WITH ANGRY AND CHALLENGING CUSTOMERS! HOW TO GET TO WIN WIN

Sponsored by the Ventura County Workforce Development Board

WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO BY LARRY ROBBIN

LARRY ROBBIN WINS THE LEGACY AWARD

FROM THE NATIONAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT COALITION!

I want to thank the National Youth Employment Coalition (http://www..nyec.org) for giving me the Legacy Award at their recent annual conference. The award is given to someone in recognition of the many years they have worked to improve the employment outcomes of youth. I feel that I should share this award with all of the youth that I have worked with over the years that taught me, mentored me, challenged me and supported me. They changed my life. Thanks to the NYEC and to all of the youth! If your employment program works with youth, go to www.nyec.org and join this important organization. It will benefit your staff and youth and improve your outcomes! For information about the webinars I offer for youth employment programs, click here.

HAWAII PRESENTS MY WEBINAR

DON’T THINK I – THINK WE

DON’T THINK MY PROGRAM - THINK SYSTEM

HOW TO MAKE PARTNERSHIPS STRONGER, LAST LONGER

AND MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN EVER!

My thanks to Andrea Gaines and Lei Nakamura of the City and County of Honolulu for bringing my webinar to the people in workforce development in Hawaii. I have trained many times in-person and virtually in Hawaii and I am always moved by the passion and spirit people bring to this work. It was a real joy to train for them. If you are having challenges with your partnerships bring this webinar to your program. Click here for a description of the

webinar training.

LARRY FINISHES A THREE PART SERIES OF ARTICLES ABOUT IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES WITH

DISLOCATED WORKERS

I want to thank the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP (http://www.nawdp.org) for giving me the opportunity to write these articles. Click here for the articles. I will be beginning a new series of articles titled the Barrier Buster! New Ways for Workforce Staff to get better outcomes with the hard-to-employ. Join NAWDP and don’t miss any of the articles in this new series and get the many other benefits the

organization offers.

WHY DO ORGANIZATIONS USE MY WEBINARS?

“The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County has benefited tremendously from Larry's exceptional expertise and training capabilities. His extensive knowledge of workforce development, combined with his remarkable ability to connect with diverse audiences, makes him an invaluable resource for our organization. Larry's customized webinars have consistently provided our staff with practical, innovative strategies that translate directly to improved outcomes. His engaging presentation style, authentic approach to complex topics, and cultural competency have enhanced our team's professional development. What truly sets Larry apart is how he balances decades of industry wisdom with fresh, adaptable approaches that address our evolving workforce needs.”

NORMAN ALBANCES, PHD 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

OF VENTURA COUNTY

Thanks so much for the very kind words Norman! It has been a real joy to train for you and your wonderful team over the years. 

HOW TO USE AI FOR NETWORKING

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-use-ai-networking-jan-tegze-qzlnf/?trackingId=oQvNFMhyTkqHKUc8qBkGmA%3D%3D

BEST PRACTICES IN WORK BASED LEARNING

https://wbl.fhi360.org/

SOFT SKILLS ARE REALLY SUCCESS SKILLS

ARE YOU TEACHING THEM IN YOUR PROGRAM?

Click here for a description of the training

I provide for workforce staff on soft skills

18 PODCASTS FOR CAREER PROFESSIONALS

https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2024/12/27/career-development-on-the-go-18-podcasts-to-boost-your-knowledge/

WHAT ARE ACES AND WHY DO THEY MATTER IN THE WORKPLACE?

https://skilledwork.org/what-are-aces-and-why-do-they-matter-in-the-workplace/?utm_source=Corporation+for+a+Skilled+Workforce&utm_campaign=956027166c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_16_09_56_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-234210a936-721353083

COLLEGE MAJORS WITH THE BEST AND WORST JOB PROSPECTS

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/16/college-majors-with-the-best-and-worst-employment-prospects.html

FIND FREE OR AFFORDABLE TRAINING THAT LASTS LESS THAN ONE YEAR FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT COLLEGE DEGREES

A network of organizations offering free and affordable training to help people without college degrees get good jobs. https://skillup.org/

FEDERAL WORKERS LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK

https://workerslegaldefense.org/

LAYOFF AVERSION GUIDEBOOK

https://www.nelp.org/app/uploads/2015/03/LayoffAversionSummary1.pdf

HOW TO WORK ON EMPLOYMENT WITH NEURODIVERSE INDIVIDUALS

https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity/NaW/E2E/E2E010.html

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ADDRESSING WORKPLACE BULLYING - RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT

https://careerwise.ceric.ca/2024/02/23/addressing-workplace-bullying-6-resources-to-check-out/?mc_cid=d900aa8f63&mc_eid=2986402614

DISLOCATED WORKERS

You will see a lot of good ideas in this comprehensive document, A Guide to Well Developed Services for Dislocated Workers. You can access it here. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/publications/A Guide to Well-Developed Services for Dislocated Workers.pdf

FROM PINK SLIP TO PAYCHECK!

HOW TO HELP DISLOCATED WORKERS GET

REEMPLOYED IN LESS TIME THAN EVER!

CLICK HERE FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THIS

VERY POPULAR LARRY ROBBIN WEBINAR

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larry@larryrobbin.com. Don’t forget to check out the 500 articles from back issues of the newsletter at https://larryrobbin.com/v2/newsletter-archive/. The information in those articles will help you make your job easier and help you get better outcomes! See you in the next issue!