Becoming an Industry Insider

There are a number of online tools and websites that can help you be more successful in working with both employers and job seekers. For example, knowing where to find and how to use labor market information can help you develop and deepen employer relationships. Additionally, online interest assessments can be a great starting point for connecting your job seeker with a career they’ll love. This class will introduce you to a wide variety of tools that can be used to understand career growth opportunities, determine salaries for different job titles, discover which industries are growing, which businesses are downsizing, and what training and education is necessary for your clients.
 

Topics covered include:

• Identifying useful labor market information online
• Filtering data to understand labor market trends
• Teaching job seekers to use data to find an appropriate career path
• Using online assessments to help your job seekers identify their skills and passion

Audience:
This course is for both supervisory and frontline workforce development staff.
 

Date/Time:
Tuesdays, September 19th & 26th, 2017
9:00am-12:00pm CST (2 half days)
*both days are required.

Cost:
$95/members; $135/non-members
Breakfast is included both days.
*To access this member price, you must log in to your CJC account when registering.
 

Facilitator:
Eric Halvorson, Chicago Jobs Council

Location:
MicroTrain
200 W. Adams, Suite 410
Chicago, IL 60606