- National Able Network collects basic information from employers such as company name, size, and contact information using the Business Sign-Up Form on the organization’s website.
- During a discovery discussion, Business Services Representatives begin collecting pertinent information from employers.
- Collecting the FEIN allows National Able Network to register employers in funder systems and is necessary if the employer will be using programs like OJE and OJT.
- Employers complete a needs assessment collecting the following information:
- Company Information:
- Company name
- Industry sector
- Number of employees
- Current Workforce Needs:
- Most pressing workforce challenges
- Skills most needed for open roles today
- Future Workforce Planning:
- Anticipated skills needed in the next 2-5 years
- Planned expansions or changes affecting workforce needs
- Training and Development:
- Most beneficial types of training programs and/or certifications/licenses
- Specific areas needing workforce development help (i.e., classroom training, on-the-job training, training reimbursement/funding, etc)
- Recruitment:
- Most difficult positions to fill and why
- Desired qualities or qualifications in candidates for these roles
- Frequency of open entry-level positions
- Partnerships:
- Desire to utilize OJT, or IWT for filling roles
- Interest in internship or apprenticeship programs to build talent
- Feedback:
- Past experience with workforce development programs
- Suggestions for improving services
- Company Information:
This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Matt Weiss in 2024 and 2025. This content was approved by the organization in March 2025.
