1. RECRUITING THE REGIONAL WORKFORCE CSSC Conference September 28, 2007 Bruce England Executive Director Susquehanna Workforce Network

2. WIBS AT WORK Making the Public Workforce System work for their regions  Creating Solutions to meet the workforce needs of business  Connecting area residents with career and employment opportunities

3. BRAC PRIORITIES 1.Workforce Attraction 2.Spousal Employment 3.Talent Development/Workforce Creation

4. ANALYSIS: Occupations & Educational Levels closely match projected BRAC Occupational Requirements WORKFORCE ATTRACTION: Identifying the Potential Workforce WORKFORCE ATTRACTION: Identifying the Potential Workforce

5. WORKFORCE ATTRACTION: Discovering Employment Opportunities Wide variety of Inbound Positions –77 different Federal occupational classifications Occupational Categories –Engineering/Science40% –Log/Supply/Maintenance25% –Admin/Business15% –Contracting10% –Clerk/Assistant4% –Info Tech6% DoD position summaries, skill sets, and requirements identified

6. www.mwejobs.com WORKFORCE ATTRACTION: Communicating the Opportunities

8. WORKFORCE ATTRACTION Enhance Workforce Center and System Services –Demystify federal hiring process –Communication with transferring commands and contractors –Job Fairs –Customized recruitment strategies –Youth Programs

9. SPOUSAL EMPLOYMENT  Outreach to incoming commands and contractors  Broad base of Occupational Clusters  Relocation Fair  Workforce Centers & MWE a valuable resource

10. TALENT DEVELOPMENT/ WORKFORCE CREATION Identify population segments –Retired military/DoD –Career changers/transitioners –Youth Develop occupational & industry specific training programs Increase access to higher education offerings Public School curriculum and program enhancements Longer range & BRAC sustainment strategy

11. YOUR CONNECTION TO BRAC EMPLOYMENT www.swnetwork.org