employer engagement how to develop relationships with businesses that will provide work experiences...
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CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE STARTING TO GET WORK EXPERIENCES Has the student worked at an in-school business Do the parents support the work experience? Does the student have a resume and interview skills When is the best time to refer the student to VR Types of long term supports needed when in paid employmentTRANSCRIPT
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENTHow to develop relationships with businesses that will provide work experiences for transition age youth
INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENTFOCUS ON COLLABORATION
Employment First Initiative adopted in Oregon in 2008
Executive Order 15-01 stating that all individuals experiencing a disability have the right to integrated employment at competitive wages.
MOU: Education, VR and ODDS
CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE STARTING TO GET WORK
EXPERIENCES Has the student worked at an in-school business Do the parents support the work experience? Does the student have a resume and interview
skills When is the best time to refer the student to VR Types of long term supports needed when in
paid employment
SEQUENCE FOR THE GOAL OF PAID EMPLOYMENT
Types of Work1. In school
business2. Work
experience/Volunteer work
3. Job Shadow4. Paid employment
Who is responsible
1. School2. School3. School/VR4. VR in partnership
with “Employment Team”
Seamless Transition Flow of Student Services
Serv
ice O
utco
mes
10th Grade(or 3 yrs prior to exit)
ENROLL
11th Grade(or 2 yrs prior to exit)
VR opens case
Applicationsfor Post school
(DD,MH)
12th Grade(or 1 yr prior to exit)
PaidEmployment
Linkages
Post School Completion(2 yrs beyond high school)
Post schoolFollow Up
Selection Criteria• Desire to participate• Need supports to
seamlessly transition• Receiving Special
Education services• Eligible for VR service
In paid employment receiving supports from
CRP (if needed)
or
Enrolled postsecondary education receiving
supports from Disability campus services (as
needed/as requested)
Dire
ct S
ervic
es
• Self-determination instruction
• Positive personal/ career profile
• Work-based Experiences • Paid Employment Supports
DISCOVERY PROCESS
Student-led IEP development Health & Social Linkages
Family Support/Participation Public Benefits Management
(all services are adjunct to school and academic preparation)
4 STEPS TO EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT
Prospect Needs Analysis Benefits/selling Follow up
FINDING TARGET COMPANIES
Finding businesses that have the types of work experiences (jobs) that would mirror the students job interests
Determine the geographic area(s) that you want to look for businesses. Example: close to school and transportation accessibility
HOW TO FIND COMPANIES MEETING ESTABLISHED CRITERIA
“Google” Job sites: Indeed and Craigslist Drive the area Networking
TYPES OF BUSINESS Animals Grocery People Fitness/Sports Retail Cooking/Restaurant Caregiving
TYPES OF JOBS Office work Stocking Greeter/Customer Service Walking dogs Cleaning (cars/restaurant) Shipping Prep Child care (supervised)
TARGET LIST Once you have chosen 20-30 businesses
put them into a tracking system. What format will work best for you to
track each contact with the businesses
TRACKING PHONE CALL/MEETING NOTES
Tracking system for the information from phone calls and meetings you have
What to put in the notes “Reminders” for follow up contact…
include the date and the information to be provided.
COMPANY CONTACT NAME TITLE EMAIL PHONE ADDRESS LAST CONTACT SUMMARY
TIME TO “MARKET” Have dedicated time each week to
market Be diligent in keeping this time Set goals for yourself
PLANNING MEETINGS/DRIVING AN AREA
Plan to go to as many businesses in a specific area that are on your “target list”
Group targets on target list by location and day. Example: Portland-SE on Monday/SW on Tuesday/NE on Wednesday/NW on Thursday
HOW TO FIND THE DECISION MAKER Can start with “influencer” Someone you may know from outside
the business with a contact LinkedIn
MARKETING MATERIAL Business cards Brochure/Trifold Business references or testimonials
INITIAL CONTACT: WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU
PHONEEMAIL IN PERSON
INITIAL CONTACT What is the purpose of contacting this
person Features (what you have to offer) and
Benefits (how will this “benefit” this company or hiring manager)
SCHEDULING A MEETING Tell the person the reason you want to
meet. Be specific with this. Give them 2 or 3 times/dates to choose
from Specify the location of the meeting Tell them the meeting will last for
(specific number of minutes).
FIRST MEETING This is when you start building the
relationship…people work with people they like and respect
Do the Business Needs Analysis Go over “Features and Benefits” Ask them the best way to communicate with
them? Examples: phone or email Discuss next steps. Examples: tour of facility,
meeting other staff or bringing student out to do a job shadow.
SUBSQUENT MEETINGS Continue to build relationship Get more information on the business
and how their needs fit what your students can do
The benefits again of our students working for their company.
JOB CARVING When meeting with company discuss
the types of tasks the student(s) can do. What the student can contribute to the company
Give examples of tasks that the student(s) can do that relate to the job(s) you’re creating
WORK A “JOB” THAT THE STUDENT WILL BE DOING Volunteer to work the “job” that you are
going to have your students do. Creates “buy-in” from the employer
QUESTIONS?????
