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Workforce Strategies

Skills and Services

Primary research, including survey design, implementation, and analysis
Focus group design, facilitation, and analysis, and one-on-one interviews
Work with diverse populations
Collecting, compiling, and analyzing secondary research and best practices
Practical application of information
Facilitating social change in partnership with business
Comprehensive knowledge of workforce development
Workforce diversity and cultural competence
Program evaluation





CASE STUDIES


             
   
 
  City of Milwaukee 

   Growing Regional Opportunities in Wisconsin–City of Milwaukee, Office of the Mayor


                Conducted primary and secondary research on foundation and public funding for workforce   
                  development in the Milwaukee 7-Region.


                Compiled a comprehensive database of foundations and public sources of relevant funding

                Analyzed funding and devised recommendations for regional workforce development strategies,
                  including a funder collaborative and workforce intermediaries

                Planned a funders conference to focus on issues of workforce development within the region




    Menomonee Valley Partners, Inc.

                Conducted primary research with employers, employees, and community partners and
                  residents to improve communication strategies


                Developed strategies to better connect employers to job seekers in surrounding neighborhoods

                Proposed methods of employer-employee communication and low cost or no cost benefits to
                  staff to increase retention

                Created an action plan for building bridges between the community and Valley businesses
                  and their employees