Learning About Employer Needs (CFL)

  • The initial employer intake meeting serves primarily as an opportunity to assess the employer’s alignment with CFL’s funded program areas. The process is primarily focused on relationship building and allows the Business Services Coordinator to determine the most viable path forward, rather than collecting standardized intake documentation.
  • The Business Services Coordinator asks questions about the company and their hiring needs, delving into details such as the size of their company and their industry (whether they are producing goods or in the service industry). These questions are essential for determining the most appropriate path forward, as companies are typically referred due to a specific hiring need for a grant or because they are seeking reimbursement for training. 
  • This initial conversation focuses on assessing their activities, making sure they are suitable for CFL’s programs, or identifying if they should be referred to other partners for services CFL cannot offer.

This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Eileen Vesey in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.