1. IHUM Statewide Marketing Update

2. In the Works Enhance Iowa Website: www.enhanceiowa.com
Targets Iowans who are looking for employment.
View in-demand jobs in their local area through Career Coach.
Gather information on local in-demand jobs then see education/training provided through their local community college that prepares them for employment in an in-demand IHUM industry.
Directs visitors to contact admission offices & career pathway navigators at each college, leading to enrollment in IHUM signature programs.

3. Nov15’–Feb16’ Statewide Plan
Enhance Iowa Website Launch
Digital Campaign / Social Media Campaign
Facebook: Enhance Iowa
Print Campaign
Iowa Workforce Development
Goodwill Career Connection Centers
Libraries
Home Base Iowa
Iowa Food Banks
United Way
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Service
Iowa Correctional Facilities

4. Regional Marketing Plans
Coordinate regional marketing plan with college’s IHUM team.
Project Lead, College Marketing Dept., Dean/Chair of Signature Program, Grant Writer.
Explain “Enhance Iowa Guidelines for Marketing Teams” document.
Develop regional plan to market your signature programs to TAA-eligible, unemployed, underemployed and veterans based on best practices.
Participate in monthly IHUM marketing meeting.
Social Media Info: pictures/updates on your scheduled week.
news and updates:

5. Regional Marketing Ideas
Printed Handouts – Highlights signature program. Can be distributed on campus and at events.
Open House / Mobile Booth- Displaying new equipment purchased for IHUM signature programs & distribute signature program handouts.
Present Info to IowaWORKS Center – At workshops and to employees.
Career Fair – Promote through Local Iowa Workforce Development.
Dedicated IHUM Web Page – Place on your college’s website. Call to action for your efforts.
Career Coach – Get it up and running & promote it.
Identify participant for testimonial.
Explanation of how they benefit from IHUM signature programs.

6. Regional Marketing Example

7. Regional Marketing Example (Cont’d)

8. Marketing Contact Info
Todd Oesterle
Phone: (319)
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