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Strengthening the System for Reemployment
Posted on June 12, 2009 by Diane Walton
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STRENGTHENING THE SYSTEM FOR REEMPLOYMENT

It was great to hear people talking about the why, how, what, who of strengthening systems for reemployment at the San Francisco Forum today.  Nevada (represented by the awesome Kim Morigeau who also told tales of reemployment strategies at the Dallas Forum) and Oregon (represented by effectiveness  & efficiency, employment & workforce development gurus  Bill Fink and Krissa Caldwell )  kicked off the 90 minute discussion.  While Oregon and Nevada  have similar goals, their state and local system structures in their states are different, and each has designed different strategies to get where they want to go.   Attendees were energized by the differences and the similarities! 

 

 Bill   and Krissa  articulated the big picture goals they work toward

Goal 1:  Ensure ALL employers have a skilled workforce for competitive success in the global market.

Goal 2:  Prepare an agile, innovative workforce with the skills to succeed in the knowledge-based economy.

Goal 3:  Build a flexible, unified workforce education and training system that consistently meets or exceeds the needs of  workers and businesses.

 

and Kim described the tangible outcomes Nevada seeks from a strengthened system for reemployment:

Trust Fund Savings – direct cost savings to employers

Entered Employments – returns skilled  workers to employment 

 

 

 

Do you have explicit  big picture and operational goals?  How are you getting better results for your claimants, and for your system? 


 

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Regional Recovery and Reemployment Forum

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), significant investments are now being made to rebuild the country‘s infrastructure, address energy and environmental concerns through investments in green jobs, and develop reemployment opportunities for individuals who have lost their jobs due to dramatic economic shifts. The national Reemployment Summit, held in Baltimore in January 2009, was a key component of ETA‘s ongoing efforts to support the workforce system in redesigning reemployment functions and services to meet the needs of today‘s unemployed workers and in contributing to economic growth and recovery. During the Summit, participants identified key reemployment principles and topical areas of focus. Now, six follow-up Regional Recovery Forums will be held to build on the lessons learned at the Baltimore Summit. The Regional Recovery Forums will provide participants with the opportunity to address challenges impacting their reemployment efforts, and, in consultation with experts and colleagues, develop concrete action plans for addressing current reemployment needs while also positioning their workforce systems for long-term success and sustainability.