Overview:
This workshop is tailored for frontline staff involved in workforce development, focusing on cultivating a consultative approach to business services. Participants will acquire the skills to engage businesses effectively, gaining insights into both internal and external business services resources within workforce development. The session aims to enhance their ability to establish deeper, mutually beneficial, and sustainable relationships with local businesses. Additionally, the workshop will feature a dedicated segment on fostering local partnerships and strategies to prevent business fatigue through the alignment and coordination of services. It provides a comprehensive framework for workforce development professionals to navigate and excel in their engagement with businesses within their communities.

• Understand the principles of consultative engagement with businesses.
• Gain knowledge of business services resources within and outside workforce development.
• Develop skills to connect with businesses for deeper, mutually beneficial, and sustainable relationships.
• Explore strategies for fostering local partnerships.
• Learn how to avoid business fatigue through alignment and coordination of services.