Job Development. The district conducts or accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants. Yes No If yes, the district participates in job development activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP participants. Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: Business Link is HRA’s in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. HRA’s Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through cold calling, street canvassing and networking (e.g., attending job fairs and industry events). Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA and SNAP recipients, as well as those with housing needs and others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a job opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Business Link also invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre-screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and referred to the employer for an interview. Interviews can occur at the employer’s place of business or at HRA facilities. For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre-screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and providers play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to the event. HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and retail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the City. These organizations offer participants a variety of services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract providers to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job placements has been a central part of HRA’s existing employment plan and engagement process. In addition to matching participants with job openings, the providers conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 14-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and provide a variety of post-employment services. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:
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Samples: Temporary Assistance
Job Development. The district conducts or accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants. Yes No If yes, the district participates in job development activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP participants. Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: Business Link is HRA’s in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. HRA’s Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through cold calling, street canvassing and networking (e.g., attending job fairs and industry events). Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA and SNAP recipients, as well as those with housing needs and others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a job opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Business Link also invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre-screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and referred to the employer for an interview. Interviews can occur at the employer’s place of business or at HRA facilities. For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre-screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and providers play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to the event. HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and retail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the City. These organizations offer participants a variety of services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract providers to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job placements has been a central part of HRA’s existing employment plan and engagement process. In addition to matching participants with job openings, the providers conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 14-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and provide a variety of post-employment services. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:
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Job Development. The district conducts or accesses job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participantsclients. Yes No If yes, the district participates in job development activities in the following manner: District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP Temporary Assistance participants. Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: Business Link is HRA’s in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. HRA’s Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through cold calling, street canvassing and networking (e.g., attending job fairs and industry events). Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA and SNAP recipients, as well as those with housing needs and others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a job opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Business Link also invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre-pre- screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and referred to the employer for an interview. Interviews can occur at the employer’s place of business or at HRA facilities. For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre-screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and providers vendors play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to the event. HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and retail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA Temporary Assistance and/or SNAP participants. Below is the description of how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts. HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the City. These organizations offer participants a variety of services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract providers vendors to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job placements has been a central part of HRA’s existing employment plan and engagement process. In addition to matching participants with job openings, the providers contractors conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 14-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and provide a variety of post-employment services. These contracts are being revaluated and rebid as part of HRA’s reform process. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:
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Job Development. The a. Does the district conducts conduct or accesses access job development services to expand job opportunities for TA and SNAP participants. ? Yes No If yesYes, select how the district participates in job development activities in the following manner: activities. District staff contacts employers to solicit jobs for TA and SNAP participantsParticipants. Below is the description of Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc.: . Business Link is HRA’s 's in-house employment service for public assistance recipients and other clients. HRA’s 's Business Link Job and Account Developers develop job opportunities by building relationships with NYC employers through cold calling, street canvassing and networking (e.g., attending job fairs and industry events). Business Link develops positions in a variety of industries that have high-growth potential. For job candidates, NYC Business Link provides free job placement to TA and SNAP recipients, as well as those with housing needs and others who receive financial assistance in New York City. When a job opportunity is identified, Business Link recruits qualified candidates by mail, email email, text and phone by advertising positions in various industries that candidates can select. Business Link also invites candidates to come to the Business Link office to review current job opportunities, which is a voluntary process. Candidates can then attend pre-screening orientation sessions. Qualified candidates are screened for the position and referred to the employer for an interview. Interviews can occur at the employer’s 's place of business or business, in-person at HRA facilitiesfacilities or remotely. For employers, Business Link offers wage-subsidy reimbursement to all employers interested in hiring TA recipients. Business Link provides a full complement of services to businesses, including on-site opportunities with employers in facilitating pre-pre- screening, interviewing, customized recruitment and testing. HRA conducts job fairs throughout the year to connect qualified candidates to available positions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. HRA staff and providers play a major role in recruiting employers with available positions and screening applicants prior to the event. HRA has focused Job Fairs that are sector specific, for example, health care, security and retail. District contracts or has an agreement with another agency to contact employers and solicit jobs for TA and/or SNAP participants. Below is the description of Describe below how this is done, including number of staff, frequency of contacts, etc. HRA contracts with several specialized employment and training organizations that serve Temporary Assistance participants at over 50 training sites across the City. These organizations offer participants a variety of services; however, their primary responsibility is to contact employers and solicit jobs for Temporary Assistance participants. The utilization of contract providers to solicit jobs from employers and assist Temporary Assistance participants with job placements has been a central part of HRA’s 's existing employment plan and engagement process. In addition to matching participants with job openings, the providers conduct skills assessments, prepare employment plans, engage participants between 1412-35 hours per week, as appropriate, and provide a variety of post-employment services. OTDA Jobs Program staff are charged with job development as indicated in section 2.3. Additional information, if any, is described below:.
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Samples: Temporary Assistance