COSHRM

Workforce Readiness:  A Working Definition

Ensure that today’s and tomorrow’s workforce has the skills, competencies and behaviors to succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s workplace. 

2011 Focus: Affiliated Chapters and State Council Plan 

Young adults make a successful transition from high school to work life. 

• Build Relationship with the local Workforce CenterWorkforce Center Locations
• Identify business people to serve on the local WFC Youth Council

Support the Governor’s SUMMER JOB HUNT!!  Learn more details about providing job listings for the program by contacting Julie Berge.

SHRM:

• Job Description - Find out what it takes to be successful as a chapter Workforce Readiness Advocate.
• PPT presentation -    For Chapter leaders to use in their chapters

National Projects:

• America's Promise                 Job Shadow                     Junior Achievement  

Workforce Readiness reference, reading materials and resources:

• 'Why Get Involved in Workforce Readiness' (article)
• 'Building a 21st Century World-Class Workforce' (article)
• The Workforce Alliance (TWA)is a national coalition of community-based organizations that invest in the skills of America's workers, so they can better support their families and help American businesses better compete in today's economy.
• Linkedin group - Workforce Analytics & Workforce Planning (Login on Linkedin, click on groups and insert the name of the group.)

To get involved in Colorado SHRM Workforce Readiness programs and initiatives, contact local chapter and state council Workforce Readiness directors: 

• Colorado Springs Chair: Kathy Vincent
  Boulder Chapter Director: Cindi Schlager
  Northern Colorado WFR Chair: Kathy Dotson
  Western Chapter Edu.Director: Tonya Moore
  Denver Chapter Director: Jim Schultz
  High Country WFR Director: Mary Cunningham
  SHRM State Council Co-Directors: Alexis Miles and Jeanne Kerr