For a non-profit agency in today's economic climate, collaboration is the most important strategy for sustainability and growth. Collaboration is something that many organizations either don't want to do, don't know how to do, or refuse to do. It is a fundamental principle of the Hire Learning vision to connect and collaborate with other community stakeholders, and I don't understand why more agencies do not find it vitally important to do so.
So, this is how I see it: 1) resources are limited - anyone funded by the State of Illinois knows this painfully well; 2) community need is vast; 3) even if I wanted to, I CANNOT serve everyone that needs to be serviced. Understanding these three variables, I believe that my willingness to collaborate makes my delivery more efficient and impactful.
No, I am not bragging on how fabulous we are (although we are pretty dope!), but at this moment I am humbled and appreciative of the new partnership created between Hire Learning and the Salvation Army Joan and Ray Kroc Community Center! After much conversation about the needs of the 34th Ward community, their Board has agreed to partner with Hire Learning to offer Information Technology certification classes to any WIA eligible community members! Participants will be able to learn computer repair and maintenance, networking, IT security, website development, and Microsoft Office Suite. Classes are tentatively scheduled to begin in early October (Please check our website for updated information.) As well, participants will receive soft skills training such as resume writing, interviewing and job search techniques.
Today's jobs require employees to have technical knowledge. We are interested in providing real solutions to unemployment by giving people the skills they need to move into high-wage earning industries, and make enough money to really take care of themselves and their families. And we are thrilled to be in partnership with the Salvation Army to better serve the community!
No comments:
Post a Comment