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Geographic Solutions Develops No-Touch Solutions To Serve Workforce Development Industry And Job Seekers Alike

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:51:00 GMT

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PALM HARBOR, FL – (October 1, 2020) – In response to the events of 2020, Geographic Solutions has prioritized solutions to provide support to American Job Centers in an effort to maintain high service delivery outcomes while protecting the population as Americans return to work. Now more than ever, workforce agencies across the United States are looking for creative solutions that allow staff and job seekers the physical security they need to come together to achieve their shared goal of reemployment.

Geographic Solutions has developed no-touch and virtual solutions, and partnered with both Big Interview and Metrix Learning to expand the career tools available within Virtual OneStop® Sapphire (VOS Sapphire). These key moves demonstrate the company’s commitment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of workforce development organizations as well as the underlying goal to equip those seeking employment with the tools they need to find quality, high-paying jobs that not only match their skills, but their career interests.

Geographic Solutions has developed remote signature functionality to allow for the signing of documents by those who are receiving services and job seeking virtually. An important tool to help people maintain the recommended social distance, it provides multiple accessible methods for signing documents—which can be signed anywhere from any device, including tablets and smartphones.

As companies explore non-traditional hiring methods, the system’s Virtual Job Fair option has become a successful way to reach a large audience of talent while still safeguarding everyone’s health. As the country shifts into a mode of recovery, Virtual Job Fairs are becoming an excellent recruiting tool to help employers promote critical job openings and connect virtually with job seekers.

Geographic Solutions helps job seekers upskill using the Metrix Learning platform. For those looking to sharpen their interviewing skills, Big Interview’s virtual coaching platform can be accessed within VOS Sapphire.

For more information on no-touch solutions in VOS Sapphire, contact Deane Toler, Director of Marketing and Sales, at 727-786-7955 or DToler@geosolinc.com.

Geographic Solutions is the nation’s leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, unemployment insurance, labor market information, human services, corrections, education, employment, and training. The company has developed state-of-the-art systems for agencies in more than 35 states. Geographic Solutions’ software is available to over 75% of the job seekers and employers in the country. For more information, visit www.geographicsolutions.com or call 727-786-7955.

Texas Offers Paid Job Training

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:38:00 GMT

Read the full article by Erica Proffer at www.kvue.com.

The Texas Workforce Commission moved $10 million into a skills development fund. This investment marks a concerted effort to help job seekers upskill and boost their job search efforts. With more than two million Texans out of work, these workforce development efforts couldn't be better timed. The state spent $1.7 million for everyone to have access to Metrix Learning, with than 5,000 courses, so state residents can learn new skills and take the next step in their careers.

New IowaWORKS Mobile App Helps Job Seekers Connect With Workforce Services

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:36:00 GMT

Press release provided by Iowa Workforce Development; originally published on September 14, 2020.

DES MOINES - Today, Iowa Workforce Development announced the launch of the new IowaWORKS mobile application that expands work search services for Iowans. The mobile app is an extension of the employment services system IowaWORKS.gov, which helps job seekers update their resumes, search for jobs, and communicate with IowaWORKS staff members. Customers can download the app at no cost to them through Google Play or the Apple App Store.

“The pandemic has brought to the forefront of almost every aspect of our lives, the need to have a comprehensive and robust digital presence. Our new application for mobile devices will connect Iowans with IowaWORKS resources and provide direct communication with our talented workforce advisors,” said Director Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development. “We will continue to find new ways to provide assistance to Iowans in the safest and broadest terms possible and today's launch is a big step forward for Iowa Workforce Development."

IowaWORKS Mobile App Features:
•   Customize and save job searches
•   Communicate with IowaWORKS staff
•   View jobs from multiple job boards
•   Update resume information
•   Apply for jobs

“The mobile app is an all-in-one tool for job seekers who want to take their job search with them anywhere,” said Michael Witt, IowaWORKS Division Administrator. “Customers can customize their job search by location and connect with employers through this app. We look forward to helping our customers find great opportunities through their mobile device.”

The mobile app is part of the IowaWORKS.gov system launched by IWD last year to streamline workforce services for Iowans. This system aligns with the guidelines of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to make workforce resources more accessible to citizens.

New users can set up their account and current users can use their existing IowaWORKS.gov account on the mobile app. For more information about the IowaWORKS employment services system, please visit www.IowaWORKS.gov.