Many employers face ongoing workforce shortages, while newcomer job seekers often struggle to access opportunities that align with their skills and experience. Strong employer partnerships help bridge this gap in a mutually beneficial way. This tip sheet offers five tips for taking a strategic, relationship-based approach to employer engagement and newcomer job placement:
- Do your research
- Demonstrate the value of partnership to employers
- Offer multiple forms of engagement
- Focus on the right match
- Follow up to sustain employer partnerships
