Illinois workNet has posted an updated PowerPoint for Workforce & Education Partners to use for outreach to employers in their area. The PPT, titled Customizable Business Services Presentation, can be updated to incorporate services you offer to employers in an updated and visually appealing format. Download the PPT template on the Employers Outreach and Marketing page.

In addition to this PPT, the Illinois workNet team has released an entire area for Workforce & Education Partners on Helping Employers. This area provides resources and tools for the following:

• Guide for Helping Employers - This page provides a high-level overview of what the Helping Employers area will provide.
• Employer Outreach and Marketing – This page will review specific steps you can take to provide effective outreach in your area, including downloadable materials.
• Employer-Based Training Services – This page reviews what employer-based training services are and includes downloadable materials that you can use.
• Labor Market Information – This page reviews key components of LMI and shows you how to find this information to use throughout Illinois workNet and other resources.
• No-Cost Human Resources Services – This page will provide you with information on how to assess employers, pre-screen candidates, and identify local talent.