ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR BUSINESS WORKFORC

Develop relationships with the business community for the purpose of determining the employment and training needs of local employers. 2. Perform a variety of marketing activities focused on the business community. This includes: Outreach and relationship development to provide workforce development assistance to businesses, economic development organizations, business membership organizations, and industry stakeholders; Develop a monthly Business Newsletter focused on highlighting significant workforce development events and initiatives offered by in the Capital Region. Plan, coordinate, and implement various career fairs, including monthly hiring events, in collaboration with regional business services partners Attend business focused meeting and events sponsored by Chambers of Commerce and other local business associations and committees. 3. Perform the duties of an Account Representative with individual businesses and companies; assisting them with filling job openings, obtaining/arranging appropriate customized training funds, and developing and managing the various On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs. Responsible for executing and monitoring all training contracts with business customers. 4. Through contacts with local employers, develop employment opportunities for the Capital Regions Career Centers job seeking customers. Provide case management and program advisement services to individuals referred to and/or employed through the OJT program. 5. Sit on the Workforce Development Boards Business Services committee providing reports on outreach activities. 6. Perform required data entry utilizing the One Stop Operating System (OSOS) to record and manage all program and customer activity.