5 Tips for Building Employer Partnerships to Connect Newcomers to Employment

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