- The Partnership receives referrals from various sources, such as local Chambers of Commerce, the Illinois Department of Employment Securities, and other employers. By using Career Connect, The Partnership is able to provide real-time feedback to referring partners and any other organizations that are involved in the placement about the status of an opportunity. This keeps providers, employers, and job seekers informed about the placement.
- The Partnership takes advantage of and encourages shared placement opportunities. The procedure for adding this information to Career Connect is available here. For example, a BRED Specialist may ask providers to send a list of pre-screened talent for a specific open position. If the candidate is selected, both The Partnership and the referring organization will receive credit for the placement. This process reduces competition among the various provider organizations in the ecosystem.
This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Claudia Cattouse and Tonya Cody-Robinson in 2024. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
