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Workforce DevelopmentAt Employment Options we provide employment services for individuals recovering from mental illness and people with low-income in the Metrowest area. Over the years, we have successfully offered these opportunities through our Clubhouse program. Employment Options has successfully created and facilitated strategic partnerships with the department of employment training, department of transitional assistance, employers, ESOL programs, and community colleges in the Metrowest and surrounding areas, to provide and coordinate training, education, and career coaching support. The Employment Options Way Employment Options’ approach to Workforce Development is to work with stakeholders to assess and coordinate training, career counseling and education. Advocating as intermediaries, Employment Options’ serves as a bridge between employers and those seeking career advancement. We are committed to addressing the significant "skill gaps" in today's workforce through the delivery of career initiatives for entry-level employees. Collaboration with employers We have helped sustain and develop entry-level employees which has reduced turnover, lowered recruiting costs, improved productivity, and enhanced customer service. We have formed long-term partnerships with 5 nursing homes in the MetroWest area helping them invest in their entry-level workers through our core services. Typically, we provide the bridge between employers and community colleges where we coordinate many or all aspects of the development and facilitation of classes. With several years of experience in entry-level employee career development and career/life counseling, our team understands the challenges employees face in their efforts to be successful and help employers as they:
Services for community participants For employees we have been able to provide English and entry level skills, to improve an individuals’ ability to become employable and/or advance to higher wage and skilled jobs in the healthcare industry. Our track record in healthcare has led to retention rate improvements, increased employee work skills and confidence, and has developed succession planning to fill critical skill shortages at the mid and upper level nursing career ladder. Some of our training work is done directly with employees in group settings. Other times we work with individual employees in a one-on-one environment, helping them to identify and pursue career goals. Employment Options will continue to form partnerships to serve Options Clubhouse members, employers, incumbent workers, and low-wage earners, by:
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