The Widing Group recognizes that building staff capacity is an ongoing challenge for most Boards and One-Stops. We've developed a range of learning services that meet a wide variety of needs.
Assessing Staff Functions and Competencies
One-Stop staff work in a variety of programs and provide a number of
different services. But regardless of their job titles, they generally
must possess a series of core competencies. The Widing Group has
identified 12 core competency areas needed by most One-Stop staff and
defined the key behaviors and activities associated with competency in
those areas. We can help you use this information to devise hiring and
interviewing strategies and to develop individualized training plans
for your existing staff.
Providing Staff Training
We can provide staff training to Board and One-Stop managers and staff on a wide range of topics. Our training is hands-on and experiential. Wherever possible, we create learning experiences that allow staff to practice new skills and have extensive interactions with others. Our trainings are based on best practices in business and workforce development and can be customized to meet your individual organizational needs.
Partial List of Training Topics
- Comprehensive Career Assessment
- Career Planning and Decision-making
- Integration of Career and Service Planning
- Understanding and Using Labor Market Information
- Understanding LMI in a Flat World
- Employment Facilitation and Job Development
- Training and Group Facilitation Skills
- Case Management and Counseling
- Team-building and Communication Skills
- Manager Skill Training
In addition, we can develop and deliver customized training to support the roll-out of your organizational initiatives, such as new policies and procedures.
Customization Options
The Widing Group can customize training for specific staff groups (i.e., case managers, job developers, etc.) and for specific organizational needs. We can also work with your time-frames for training, providing programs that can last anywhere from a couple of hours to several days, depending on the needs of your organization.
Other Capacity-Building Strategies
Besides staff training, The Widing Group can also assist in building organizational capacity by:
- Organizing and coordinating best practice conferences and events
- Conducting and disseminating best practice research
- Developing informal and e-learning strategies to support ongoing staff development efforts.
To learn more about how The Widing Group can help build your staff capacity, click here.
