Workforce development organizations provide a more relationship-based approach to hiring than anonymous job websites. Unlike online platforms, these organizations get to know job seekers personally, offering them a helping hand when they need it. They act as matchmakers for employers, getting to know both the job seekers and the specific skills required for each position. By partnering with these organizations, businesses can receive competitive, pre-screened candidates and access subsidies to offset training costs, making it easier to find trustworthy and skilled talent.
We know that most people get jobs through social networks. It reassures us when we know someone who knows the applicant we’re considering hiring. We know they’re trustworthy and will be a reliable employee; websites can’t provide that peace of mind. Anonymous clicks, resumes written by AI, and job seekers with no information on what they’ve applied for put the burden of screening and assessing honesty and dependability on already overburdened teams.
Unlike anonymous websites, workforce development organizations know job seekers on a personal level. They stay in close contact for many months and offer critical assistance for maintaining employment. Just like the village matchmakers back in time, local workforce organizations are the most reliable way to get referrals from trusted sources, such as existing employees or personal networks.
Your local workforce development organizations can act like a matchmaker for your business– they seek to understand what you look for in employees, they know the skills and experience each position requires, and can provide pre-screened candidates whom they can vouch for. In many cases, they can also provide up to $5,000 of wage subsidies to offset the cost of training new employees.
For more information or an introduction to your local organization, email EASTBAYWorks’ Regional Manufacturing Careers Specialist, Claire Michaels, at cmichaels@ehsd.cccounty.us
