Establishing and Maintaining Employer Partnerships

Establishing and Maintaining Employer Partnerships
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
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What will this webinar cover?
This webinar will delve into identifying potential employer partners, understanding their unique needs, and effectively communicating the value of hiring skilled and motivated newcomers. Attendees will learn how to leverage resources, such as local business networks and newcomer community connections, to facilitate long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships between employers and jobseekers from diverse backgrounds.
In addition, this webinar will explore strategies for maintaining and nurturing employer partnerships over time. We will discuss best practices for continuous communication, addressing potential challenges, and providing ongoing support to both employers and employees to ensure high-quality job placements. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to set expectations with employers to ensure that job opportunities are high quality with high potential for employee growth, while simultaneously benefiting the employer partners. By the end of the session, attendees will be better equipped to create a robust network of employer connections that ultimately leads to successful and sustainable job opportunities for ORR-eligible populations.
Is this webinar for me?
This webinar is geared toward employment specialists, job developers, caseworkers, and other economic empowerment team members tasked with developing job opportunities for ORR-eligible populations and maintaining relationships with employer partners.
Why should I attend?
After attending this 90-minute webinar, you will be able to:

Describe the importance of employer partnerships in the context of job placement for ORR-eligible populations
Identify key considerations and benefits for both employers and newcomer employees when establishing and maintaining employer partnerships
Implement best-practice job development approaches to effectively support newcomer clients in securing high-quality job placements
Recognize common challenges in maintaining employer relationships and name strategies for overcoming them while maintaining healthy professional boundaries