the power of partnering! kace - manhattan december 2014
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The Power of Partnering!
KACE - ManhattanDecember 2014
WORKFORCE AREAS
What is KANSASWORKS?• Services at no cost• Recruitment Assistance
• Finding Employees- Posting Job Openings- Searching Résumés- Job Fairs- Assessments- Hiring Incentives
• Training• And more…
Why is this important?
Finding Employees
Create an Account
Create an Account
Employer Account
Post a Job
Three ways you can post:• KANSASWORKS staff can post for you and
search résumés
• You can post and search résumés
• You can post and ask us to review and search résumés
Post a Job
• Number of Jobs• Education Required• Salary
- Hourly/Annual- Min / Max Salary
• Drivers License
• Job Info:
- Description- Duties- Requirements
• Shifts / Hours• Benefits• How to Apply
Job Descriptions
• O*NET OnLine• www.onetonline.org
- Tasks- Tools & Technology- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities- Work Activities- Education- Wages & Employment Trends
Search Résumés
Search Résumés
• Keyword• Location• Veterans• Work Experience• WORKReady!• Commercial Drivers License• Education
Search Résumés
KANSASWORKSConnects Employers & Veterans
• Recruitment & RetentionStrong work ethicTransferable skills to civilian workforceLeadership
• Military Job Fairs• Training • Tax Incentive for Hiring• Take the Pledge “To Hire a Veteran”
https://kcva.ks.gov/kanvet
Job Fairs
Assessments
What is WORKReady!?
Kansas WORKReady!
is a credential that is:
•Nationally recognized assessment developed by ACT
•Portable & good for a lifetime•Certifies essential skills important for
workplace success•Proctored by certified staff
WORKReady! Assessments
Certificate documents skills using three assessments:
• Applied Mathematics• Locating Information• Reading for Information
Certificate Levels & Employability
35% of occupations
65% of occupations
90% of occupations
99+% of occupations
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Bronze3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6 6
Core employability skills for:
Kansas WORKReady! helps employers:• Staff key positions with qualified employees• Reduce expenses related to:
– Recruiting– Selection– Hiring– Promotion– Training– Turnover
Benefits for Employers
ACT Occupational Profile
WORKTalent! Assessment
• Developed by ACT• Measures work related attitudes and
behaviorsTeamworkWork disciplineManagerial potentialCustomer service orientation
• Helps determine the best candidate for your position
Hiring Tools / Incentives
Federal Bonding
Federal Bonding
Individual Fidelity Bonds to Employers • Record of arrest, conviction, or imprisonment • History of alcohol or drug abuse • Lack of employment history • Dishonorable discharge • Poor credit history
Each bond is for $5,000 coverage for six-months at no charge to employers
The Bond
• Free of charge
• Effective day applicant starts work
• Bond certificate mailed to employer
• Easily extended
Requirements for Coverage
Before worker can be covered:
• Firm job offer• Full-time work (at least 30 hours)• Permanent job (at least 6
months)• Not self-employment
Easy to Apply
• No paperwork for employer
• Workforce Center staff or Participating Agency completes application and sends confirmation to employer
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Work Opportunity Tax Credit• Federal Income Tax Credit for private-for-
profit employers• Hiring incentive to help individuals gain
employment• Qualified Candidates Include:
- Veterans- TANF & SNAP Recipients- Ex-Felons- Rural Renewal County Resident - Age 18-39
Not Eligible for Certification
• Rehires
• Relatives
• Non-Related Dependents
• Self-Employed Individuals
• Majority Stockholders
• Members of Partnerships
• Sub-Chapter S Shareholders
Forms
Both:• Prescreening Notice & Certification Request (IRS-
8850)
• Individual Characteristics Form (ETA-9061)Or
• Conditional Certification for the WOTC ProgramForm (ETA-9062)
Employer Partner Incentive
• Hiring incentive for individuals with qualifying disabilities
• Eligibility determined by Dept. for Children & Families
• Incentive after 90 days of employment
• Additional incentive after one year
• Amount determined by full / part time employment
Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ)
• Kansas Income Tax Waiver- Established residency in a ROZ county- Lived outside Kansas for 5+ years- earned less than $10,000 in Kansas Income
• Student Loan Repayment- Established residency in a ROZ county- Associate's, Bachelor's or Post-graduate
degree - Outstanding student loan balance
• Employer Sponsorship
Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ)
• Applications received – 1,866• Approved applications – 822• Out of state applicants – 502• Applicants from 42 different states• 34% graduated form K-State or FHSU• 34% attended an out of state college
Training
Registered Apprenticeship includes two components:
REGISTEREDAPPRENTICESHIP?
Employment Related Technical Instruction
&
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP Employer or industry-sponsored
occupational training
Paid on-the-job training
supervised by employer’s
mentor/skilled worker
Related technical instruction
HOW DO EMPLOYERS BENEFIT?
Trains and promotes new or incumbent workers
Transfers skilled employees’ knowledge and experience to apprentices
Pays apprentices a progressively increasing wage based upon performance
Employee loyalty and engagement
Increased retention and productivity
WIA Training
• Through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
• Short term training • In Demand Occupations• On the Job Trainings (OJT) Available• Must meet eligibility guidelines
Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act (WIOA)
• WIOA signed into law 7/22/14• Better align the workforce system with
education & economic development• Engaging the private sector to lead local
workforce development efforts• Improved response to labor market needs
Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act (WIOA)
• Increase the employment, retention & earnings of participants
• Increase attainment of recognized credentials
• Improve the quality of the workforce• Reduce welfare dependency • Meet skill requirements of employers
Other Resources
Resources
Rapid ResponseLay-off Facilitation
• Support for employers and employees• Pre-layoff Information
- Job Search- Training Opportunities- Unemployment Insurance- Educational Opportunities- Personal and Financial Impact of
unemployment
Labor Market Information
Also:Kansas Dept. of LaborBureau of Labor Statistics
Virtual Services
Mobile Center
Mobile Center
• 11 Computer Work Stations • One Private Work Station• SMART Board for Training• PA System, External Canopy & Video Screen• Handicap Accessible• Color Printer and Fax Machine
Mobile Centermay be scheduled for
• Assessments & Skills Training• Job Search Assistance • Job Fairs & Trade Shows• Workforce Services to Rural Communities• National or State Disasters or emergencies• Mass Layoffs or Business Closures
(877) 509-6757Questions?