National Able Network
National Able Network employs a structured approach to gathering employer information through their Business Account Executives (BAEs). These professionals conduct detailed discovery meetings with employers to understand their comprehensive needs and requirements.
During these discovery meetings, BAEs collect specific information about current hiring needs and the volume of positions available, as well as detailed requirements including qualifications, credentials, wage rates, and benefits. They also gather information about background check and drug testing requirements, training needs, and the employer's willingness to provide on-the-job training. Geographic preferences for hiring are also documented.
For OJT opportunities specifically, National Able uses a formal pre-award document that captures essential business information including legal business name and FEIN, company history and years in operation, workers compensation information, payroll systems, record keeping practices, current employee count, and hiring projections.
Here is the information they collect:
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 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
