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The WIB Benchmarking Project researched and identified high-profile, top-performing WIBs for a series of site visits and interviews with staff and Board members at each of the participating sites. The WIBs ranged in geographic scope and population from rural, to suburban, to urban, and were located in the states of Texas, Connecticut, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Florida.
The WIRED Initiative (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development), launched in November 2005, stresses the critical role talent development plays in creating effective regional economic development strategies. WIRED goes beyond traditional strategies for worker preparation by bringing together state, local and federal entities; academic institutions (including K-12, community colleges and universities); investment groups; foundations; and business and industry to address the challenges associated with building a globally competitive and prepared workforce. Click here for more information on WIRED from U.S. DOL.
SHARE (Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers) Network is a U.S. Department of Labor’s Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives program that has been embraced by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development. SHARE Network is designed to expand access to workforce development services and strengthen the effectiveness of Missouri’s 42 Career Centers by building linkages with community and faith-based organizations, service providers, and government agencies, as they collaborate to deliver employment and training services.
SHARE Network incorporates two distinct components: a no cost online resource directory of services, and access points. SHARE Network Access Points (also known as “SNAPs”) are located within FBCOs in underserved neighborhoods who offer job seekers in-kind services (such as clothing, transportation, or mentoring) and are staffed by trained volunteers. This high-tech, high-touch approach allows the workforce system to expand well beyond the Career Centers to enhance services throughout Missouri.
Any entity offering employment related services can sign up to be a resource directory member. It only takes a couple of minutes. Go online to www.sharenetworkmo.org and select the “Become a Member” button. You will be asked to review and agree to some basic guidelines and then you will complete a simple application form. Currently, over 4,800 organizations have listed services in the online resource directory!
Workforce3 One offers workforce professionals, employers, economic development, and education professionals a dynamic knowledge network featuring innovative workforce solutions. Online learning events, resource information, and tools help organizations learn how to develop strategies that enable individuals to be successful in the 21st century economy by understanding the skills and competencies needed by business and industry.
Alchemy SISTEM Training is a standardized competency-based training for workforce system staff as well as customers – both businesses and job seekers. Selected courses for DWD staff and partners will be accessible through the internet. All other modules are offered through the local Career Centers. Each hour of digital training is equivalent to about four hours of classroom training, making learning more efficient and effective.