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Geographic Solutions Launches VOS Sapphire AI+: The Next Level of Workforce Development Innovation

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:20:00 GMT

We are excited to introduce VOS Sapphire AI+, the next version of its award-winning VOS Sapphire AI^® platform, which boasts a heightened user experience and more integrated AI-driven tools to enhance employment service delivery. VOS Sapphire AI+ introduces several new enhancements, including a redesigned interface and streamlined navigation for job seekers, employers, agency staff, and administrators.

Building upon the success of the VOS Sapphire AI platform, the new version features a refreshed dashboard that displays key activities and related links through dashboard widgets. The latest dashboard design now offers clearer insights and client-themed customization options.

Across the system, improved notification and navigation bars streamline access to essential features, enhancing usability and accessibility. VOS Sapphire AI+ also introduces breadcrumb navigation, which provides a clear and simple trail throughout the system, helping users stay organized and easily return to previous sections or pages.

"The development of VOS Sapphire AI+ was driven by feedback from our clients and users," said Paul Toomey, CEO of Geographic Solutions. "We carefully redesigned the platform to be more modern, intuitive, and accessible, aiming to improve the user experience. VOS Sapphire AI+ leverages the latest advancements in AI and user interface design to streamline service delivery and provide job seekers and employers with powerful tools to assist them in today's job market."

In addition to several design enhancements, staff can use AI Assist to improve service delivery and reporting by using natural language to pull reports and analyze key trends, ultimately saving time and simplifying the data retrieval process.

Job seekers can use AI Assist tools to support their job search efforts, including the new ability to describe their desired job rather than using a keyword to display relevant matches. VOS Sapphire AI+ also offers enhanced job cards with functionality that promotes user engagement, including card shuffle animation and a customizable layout.

For employers, VOS Sapphire AI+ offers a simplified job order creation process with a step-by-step guide that helps them quickly post jobs and make them visible to potential candidates. New candidate match cards are also available to assist employers with analyzing summary information about job seekers who are a good fit for a posted job. Additionally, employers can now use AI Assist to describe their ideal candidate in a single input field to access relevant matches, making it easier to pinpoint suitable job seekers.

The release of VOS Sapphire AI+ reflects Geographic Solutions' commitment to continuous evolution, providing its users with cutting-edge tools that leverage modern technology, improve service delivery, and drive better employment outcomes for all users.

Geographic Solutions Publishes Article in the Global Government Forum

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:10:00 GMT

We're thrilled to share our latest thought leadership article on how emerging technology is reshaping the public sector and empowering job seekers.

This article, published in the Global Government Forum, explores how emerging technologies are transforming the public sector and fundamentally changing the way people find jobs. It discusses how governments implement AI-driven solutions, like VOS Sapphire AI, to improve user experiences and to simplify tasks for agency staff, job seekers, and employers.

The article also highlights software that creates second-chance opportunities, such as the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network, which provides justice-impacted individuals with essential career tools and connects them with 'second-chance employers' to reduce recidivism.

Follow the link here to read more!

Geographic Solutions Partners with Microsoft to Release New Case Study

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:07:00 GMT

We have teamed up with Microsoft to release a case study highlighting how we are leveraging Microsoft Azure's AI capabilities in our VOS Sapphire AI software. This study shows how the collaboration aims to connect job seekers with meaningful career opportunities while empowering employers to identify candidates who meet their requirements.

But don’t just take our word for it. The study also includes testimony from clients and insights from Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey and Melina Tabares to showcase the benefits of VOS Sapphire AI and the positive impact our software has had on our clients in Georgia and Texas since its launch.

Click here to read the full case study.

Congrats to our Partners at Iowa Workforce Development

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:32:00 GMT

Congratulations to our partners at Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) for receiving the 2024 Full Employment Award! Their innovative Reemployment Case Management (RCM) program, which is Powered by Geographic Solutions’ Reemployment Exchange (REX) software solution, has significantly reduced unemployment claim durations, saved over $350 million in taxpayer funds, and positively impacted countless lives.

We take great pride in our partnership with IWD and are beyond thrilled to celebrate this impressive milestone with them. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to drive positive outcomes that not only benefit the state but also individuals searching for unemployment assistance and job opportunities.

Follow the link to this news article from Corridor Business Journal to learn more.

Geographic Solutions' Involvement in new Apprenticeship Network Featured in Tampa Bay Inno

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:47:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions has recently partnered with Tampa Bay Tech as well as 15 other local tech companies to form a new apprenticeship network, which is set to launch on January 1, 2025.

This initiative aims to cultivate local talent, bridge the skill gap, and ultimately build a stronger tech community within the Tampa Bay area.

Click here to learn more.

Geographic Solutions Featured in a Tampa Bay Business Journal Article

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:28:00 GMT

Geographic Solutions was recently featured in a sponsored article from the Tampa Bay Business Journal! The article explores the evolution of Geographic Solutions, the positive impact the company has made within the Tampa Bay Tech community, and how its software solutions are pushing the boundaries to drive innovation in the workforce development industry.

Additionally, Geographic Solutions was also featured within the Tampa Bay Business Journal's annual Workforce Development Guide. Check out our Ad in the guide below.

Click here to read the complete article.

Geographic Solutions Unveils VOS Sapphire AI: The Next Generation of Its Flagship Software

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:42:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the launch of VOS Sapphire AI, the next generation of the company's industry-leading VOS Sapphire software suite.

VOS Sapphire AI is a dynamic collaboration between OpenAI, Microsoft, and innovative functionality - showcasing the art of prompt engineering and the transformative potential of reshaping interactions for labor exchange. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence into multiple levels of VOS Sapphire will provide a more intuitive and seamless user experience for building résumés, interview preparation, job search, job posting, and more. VOS Sapphire AI is designed to streamline the job search process and reduce the time it takes for job seekers to find suitable employment. It also enables employers to quickly identify the most qualified candidates for their job openings.

"We are thrilled to introduce AI into the next generation of VOS Sapphire," said Paul Toomey, CEO of Geographic Solutions. 'This new system reinforces our ongoing efforts to provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients and users. Our goal with VOS Sapphire AI is to provide employers and job seekers with access to a broader range of adaptive tools and resources to help them thrive in today's ever-evolving and competitive job market.'

VOS Sapphire AI enables job seekers to effortlessly generate a new résumé and cover letter using their profile data and AI-generated text - creating a bespoke résumé that perfectly aligns with any requirements and specifications listed in a job description; as well as a cover letter that conveys enthusiasm, experience, and captures the attention of hiring managers. VOS Sapphire AI also aids job seekers in preparing for interviews by providing them with details about the employer and position, as well as a curated list of AI-generated questions they can use during an interview. Additional tools for AI-centric practice interview platforms also exist to aid job seekers in interview preparation.

Employers can use similar AI features throughout VOS Sapphire AI to generate job descriptions and interview questions tailored to any candidate's background. Recruiters can also use AI to create job descriptions that include position details, the company's preferences, and requirements for a role.

VOS Sapphire AI reflects Geographic Solutions' commitment to providing its users with innovative tools that drive better outcomes, reduce inefficiencies, and adapt to the individual's ever-evolving needs. As a testament to the company's efforts, the system was recognized by the 2024 Tech Ascension Awards as the Best AI / ML Powered Solution for its modular, customizable design, robust security protocols, and ability to help employers and job seekers in today's competitive job market.

You can read the complete press release here - which has been syndicated to The Associated Press, Yahoo Finance, Benzinga, Seeking Alpha, and 359 additional publications.

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

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:51:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

Iowa Workforce Development Launches New User-Friendly Employment Services System

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:43:00 GMT

*Press release first appeared at IowaWorkforceDevelopment.gov

Des Moines, IA - Today, Iowa Workforce Development Launched the new IowaWORKS online employment services system across the state. The IowaWORKS site provides a variety of employment resources, tools and services to meet the needs of customers, employers and staff members.

Iowa Workforce Development modernized the system to align with the regulations of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which streamlines employment resources and makes services more accessible. New and existing users can connect to the IowaWORKS system at regional IowaWORKS offices and anywhere they have internet access.

"IowaWORKS is a customer-centric program that makes it easier to navigate our employment services," said Director Beth Townsend, Iowa Workforce Development. "Whether you are a job seeker posting a resume or an employer looking for the right candidate, the IowaWORKS system helps connect Iowans to opportunities throughout the state."

Key IowaWORKS features include:
•   Individual user portfolio
•   Assisted job search
•   Resume and letter builder
•   Virtual recruiter
•   Advanced skills matching

For more information about the new IowaWORKS employment services system, visit www.IowaWORKS.gov.

How To Find A Job In Louisiana Through The LWC

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:36:00 GMT

Article written by Bethany Blankley, and first appeared at TheHayride.com

Following a recent article about Louisiana’s 4th worst state to get a job ranking by consumer site WalletHub, the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) pointed out that the Pelican State has broken employment records over the last several months.

Based on the most recently released data by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Louisiana set an all-time seasonally adjusted employment record for the month of July, after an employment record for June. Louisiana also set an all-time seasonally adjusted employment record in April.

LWC also pointed to state resources like grants for employers, free employee training, and online and other resources for job seekers to find employment.

Its Helping Individuals Reach Employment (HiRE) online system currently has 79,193 open job listings, for which job seekers are encouraged to apply. Job seekers can look for work by industry and region of the state. There are links for recruiting events, employment services, and reemployment services for job seekers, as well as a link for employer services.

The recruiting events are held throughout the state, hosting a range of employment opportunities. Last year, the LWC helped host more than 1,100 hiring-related events for both employers and job-seekers statewide.

The LWC partners with employers by offering several programs that are federally and state-funded. They include the numerous Registered Apprenticeship programs, across industry sectors, including lineman utility training, welding, and ongoing Medical Assistant (MA) Now.

They also include the Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) through which nearly 150 Louisiana employers were approved for more than $18.8 million in IWTP contracts in Fiscal Year 2017-2018. IWTP helped retain more than 24,000 employees and created more than 1,580 jobs, and contributed to an average 7.8 percent wage increase for participants, the LWC reported.

Another free program is the Small Business Employee Training (SBET) for employers with 50 or fewer employees. “Last fiscal year, the LWC approved 1,558 SBET awards, totaling more than $3.7 million in SBET contracts, allowing more than 7,300 existing employees to be trained,” the commission stated.

Similar to other states, Louisiana takes issue with the WalletHub ranking, pointing out that the top-ranked states like Washington and Colorado have high minimum wages of $11.50 and $10.20, respectively. This is hard to compare to a state like Louisiana, which does not have a minimum wage, despite several legislative attempts to establish one.

An LWC spokesperson said, “It’s clear that the rankings are focused predominantly on job quality (satisfaction, benefits, non-discrimination, disability-friendliness, commuting, etc.) and less so on labor market performance (employment growth, unemployment rate, etc.). All Louisiana employers and business organizations are responsible in helping the state move these indicators in the right direction. It’s also important to note that LWC programs are targeting some of these job quality issues that have historically received little attention, like the inclusiveness of disables persons in the workplace.”

LWC states on its website that unemployment insurance claims are less this month than they were at the same time last year. Claims ending the week of Aug 11, 2018, dropped to 2,111 from the previous week’s total of 2,204; by comparison, during the week ending Aug 12, 2017, 2,725 initial claims were filed.

The LWC website also has information for job seekers and benefits recipients on how to avoid scams, as well as free subscription to several email lists.

North Carolina Integrated Workforce System Provides Cost Savings of Over $10.2 Million Over Five Years

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:48:00 GMT

Jobseekers and employers in North Carolina now have a brand new cutting-edge tool at their disposal to assist them in finding suitable jobs, locating training opportunities, identifying skilled candidates and assessing the local labor market. NCWorks, developed with Version 12.1 of Geographic Solutions’ Virtual OneStop®, launched on August 4^th.

NCWorks replaces NC JobConnector and is expected to eliminate the need for eight additional information systems, saving an estimated $10.2 million in the next five years. The site provides universal access to online services for individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking employees. All of the services provided on the site will be available at no charge to jobseekers and employers.

NCWorks Virtual OneStop is an intelligent technology software solution that effectively captures,tracks,and reports labor informationon a variety of workforce programs and services. This leading-edge software serves as a highly-effective integrated workforce system for staff,and an efficient data compliance and federal reporting system for North Carolina workforce administration, as well as a robust online workforce system for employers and jobseekers.

Version 12.1 of Virtual OneStop® will provide jobseekers the ability to search for available jobs using a search engine that aggregates jobs from company and government websites, newspaper postings and corporate job boards. Job searches can be conducted within a radius of a zip code, by city or county, by metropolitan or workforce area, or on a statewide basis. Job seekers will also be able to search for training opportunities within the system. In addition to job search functionality, Virtual OneStop® will also provide Labor Market Information and skill requirements for each job listing. In addition to labor exchange functionality; jobseekers can develop resumes and cover letters and then submit them directly to the employer online.

Employers can easily post jobs, as well as search for talent and rank the candidates according to best fit using the automated system. Employers can access recent training graduates and labor market information. This gives them a competitive advantage in knowing whether or not their wage and benefit offerings are comparable.

NCWorks will provide workforce staff with the most cutting-edge job matching and referral system. All services provided to employers or job seekers, whether self-service or staff-assisted, will be accounted for and used to improve agency performance and regional economic growth initiatives. One-stop Case Managers can also enter and track individuals’ financial aid, budgeting, employment plans, training attendance, and WIA case management. Version 12.1 also brings a plethora of new staff productivity tools, which will allow for an increase in services provided to jobseekers and employers.

Geographic Solutions is a rapidly-growing software development company based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Geographic Solutions is the nation’s leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, employment and training. The Company has developed state-of-the-art systems for employment and workforce development agencies for more than 30 states. Our software is now available to over 75% of the job seekers and employers in the country. For more information, visit www.geographicsolutions.comor call 727-786-7955.For more information on NCWorks, email Lynn Hatfield at LHatfield@geosolinc.com.

South Florida Workforce Ranks #1

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:53:00 GMT

- In an effort to assist in bolstering the region's economic recovery and growth, over 9,000 people were placed in jobs in the month of January through the assistance of South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB), ranking the region #1 in the state.

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Workforce Florida Inc. established a Monthly Job Placement Report in response to the Governor Rick Scott’s call for enhanced measurement of performance outcomes in workforce development. The report highlights job placement achievements to allow regional workforce boards and other workforce system partners to identify and replicate best practices and strategies to better assist job seekers in gaining employment.

SFWIB is ranked No. 1 for the first time since the inception of the three month-old Monthly Job Placement Report, up from its No. 2 ranking in December 2011. The regional workforce boards are assigned a ranking of 1-24 based on their job-placement performance. Some of the factors in their ranking include; the number of job seekers who gain employment after being assisted by the Career Center or through the Employ Florida Marketplace job-matching website at EmployFlorida.com; the number of available job openings in their region based on EmployFlorida.com data; and the number of people receiving unemployment compensation benefits who find employment after receiving workforce services.

“We are committed to delivering high performance employment and training services to our region’s citizens, while fostering economic prosperity. SFWIB established in-house customized performance-based measuring tools to determine the overall efficiency and effectiveness of how services are delivered. Through these innovative tools, we are able to evaluate how timely workforce professionals in the Career Centers match qualified job candidates with businesses seeking to hire, and determine the level of consistency of how job seekers utilize the services available to them at no-cost, said, Rick Beasley, executive director for South Florida Workforce Investment Board.

SFWIB’s tools have afforded the agency to raise the quality of customer service and increase opportunities to help employers find qualified job candidates with the skills and experience they are looking for in a successful hire.

About South Florida Workforce Investment Board: South Florida Workforce Investment Board is a public-private partnership and integral partner in Miami-Dade's economic plan that initiates state and federally funded workforce development and training policies for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Additionally, South Florida Workforce services and resources are available to everyone at no cost through a network of Career Centers located throughout the Region.

For more information on the SFWIB's performance measures, contact SFWIB at 305-594-7615. Media Contact: Olivia Almagro at 305-594-7615 ext. 274.

Geographic Solutions Announces the Launch of Virtual OneStop® Version 11.1

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:34:00 GMT

Jobseekers and employers now have an even more enhanced tool at their disposal to assist them in finding suitable jobs, locating training opportunities and identifying skilled candidates. Version 11.1 of Virtual OneStop®, made its debut May 30^th, providing universal access to online services for individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking employees. All of the services provided are available at no charge to Job seekers and employers.

Version 11.1 of Geographic Solutions’ Virtual OneStop® will provide users with a wide array of employment-related services. Job seekers will be able to search for available jobs using a search engine that aggregates jobs from company and government websites, newspaper postings and corporate job boards. Job searches can be conducted for a radius of a zip code, by city or county, by metropolitan or workforce area, or on a statewide basis. Job seekers will be able to search for training opportunities within the system and employers can have access to recent training graduates. Employers can search for talent and rank the candidates using the automated system.

Virtual OneStop® will provide Labor Market Information and skill requirements for the job listed. Job seekers can develop resumes and cover letters and then submit them directly to the employer online. Job seekers will now be able to search for 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act initiatives such as Green Jobs, Veteran-preferred jobs, Summer Youth, etc. Version 11.1 can also be configured to integrate with our UI benefits functionality.

Occupations that are identified as O*NET Green Occupations, are now indicated with an icon in Virtual OneStop and Virtual LMI, similarly how high-demand and Bright Outlook occupations are. The templates available for resumes have also been enhanced to include a Federal format option, which can be used when applying for government jobs.

Version 11.1 will provide staff with the most cutting-edge job matching and referral system. All services provided to employers or job seekers, whether self-service or staff-assisted, will be accounted for and used to improve agency performance and regional economic growth initiatives. Case Managers can also enter and track individuals’ financial aid, budgeting, employment plans, training attendance and WIA case management. Version 11.1 also brings a plethora of newly added staff alert notification/subscriptions.

Version 11.1 also focuses on REEMPLOYMENT.The Department of Labor identified that workforce was in need of a system to improve UI service delivery in five areas: IT improvements/automation, fraud/abuse reduction, unemployment insurance claims filing, payment methods, and one-stop administration, as well as provide job seekers with a means to find jobs and training. In response, Geographic Solutions developed the nation’s FIRST integrated unemployment solution- Geographic Solutions Unemployment System (GUS) and later the Reemployment Exchange (REX).

GUS is ideally suited to provide the necessary functional and technological requirements, including claims, appeals, benefit payment control and adjudication and is easily modified to meet state requirements. New or existing Web components can be added to support agency requirements, partners, and businesses interacting with these agencies. REX provides a link between UI and a workforce system that monitors and ensures that claimants are fulfilling their entire work search requirements while providing labor exchange and labor market information.

Geographic Solutions is a rapidly-growing software development company based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Geographic Solutions is the nation’s leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, employment and training. The Company has developed state-of-the-art systems for employment and workforce development agencies for more than 30 states. Our software is now 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.

Geographic Solutions Announces the Launch of the Virginia Workforce Connection Version 11.1

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:19:00 GMT

Jobseekers and employers in Virginia now have an even more enhanced tool at their disposal to assist them in finding suitable jobs, locating training opportunities and identifying skilled candidates. Version 11.1 of the Virginia Workforce Connection, a hybrid Virtual OneStop® and Virtual LMI® site, launched May 2011, and provides universal access to online services for individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking employees. All of the services provided are available at no charge to Job seekers and employers. The website for the Virginia Workforce Connection is www.vawc.virginia.gov.

Version 11.1 of the Virginia Workforce Connection provides users with a wide array of employment-related services. Job seekers will be able to search for available jobs using a search engine that aggregates jobs from company and government websites, newspaper postings and corporate job boards. Job searches can be conducted for a radius of a zip code, by city or county, by metropolitan or workforce area, or on a statewide basis. Job seekers will be able to search for training opportunities within the system and employers can have access to recent training graduates. Employers can search for talent and rank the candidates using the automated system.

The system provides Labor Market Information and skill requirements for the job listed. Job seekers can develop resumes and cover letters and then submit them directly to the employer online. Job seekers will now be able to search for 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act initiatives such as Green Jobs, Veteran-preferred jobs, Summer Youth, etc. Version 11.1 can also be configured to integrate with our UI benefits functionality.

Version 11.1 provides staff with the most cutting-edge job matching and referral system. All services provided to employers or job seekers, whether self-service or staff-assisted, will be accounted for and used to improve agency performance and regional economic growth initiatives. Case Managers can also enter and track individuals’ financial aid, budgeting, employment plans, training attendance and WIA case management. Version 11.1 also brings a plethora of newly added staff alert notification/subscriptions.

Geographic Solutions Announces the Launch of D.C. Networks OneStop Career System and D.C. Networks Analyzer Version 11.1

Wed, 04 May 2011 13:28:00 GMT

Jobseekers and employers in the D.C. area now have an even more enhanced tool at their disposal to assist them in finding suitable jobs, locating training opportunities and identifying skilled candidates. Version 11.1 of the D.C. Networks OneStop Career System and the D.C. Networks Analyzer, launched May 2011, and provides universal access to online services for individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking employees. All of the services provided are available at no charge to Job seekers and employers. The website for the D.C. Networks OneStop Career System is www.dcnetworks.organd the website for the D.C. Networks Analyzer is www.analyzer.dcnetworks.org.

Version 11.1 of the D.C. Networks OneStop Career System provides users with a wide array of employment-related services. Job seekers will be able to search for available jobs using a search engine that aggregates jobs from company and government websites, newspaper postings and corporate job boards. Job searches can be conducted for a radius of a zip code, by city or county, by metropolitan or workforce area, or on a statewide basis. Job seekers will be able to search for training opportunities within the system and employers can have access to recent training graduates. Employers can search for talent and rank the candidates using the automated system.

Geographic Solutions Announces Maryland Workforce Exchange

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:27:00 GMT

Maryland job seekers and employers now have a new tool at their disposal to assist them in finding suitable jobs, locating training opportunities and identifying skilled candidates. The new Maryland Workforce Exchange Virtual OneStop® is a state-of-the-art website that provides universal access to online services for individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking employees. “I share the frustration of many Marylanders whose hope for a quick recovery process is met with slower than expected job growth,” Gov. Martin O’Malley said. “That’s why today, we’re launching a new innovative program to connect Marylanders to employment opportunities. Job seekers in Maryland can now search 80,000 presently open and active, real-time jobs across our State.” According to CivSourceonline.com, previous efforts by the state to aggregate available jobs could only scour up to 10,000 openings. Additional Recovery Act and Labor Market Information Green Grant funds have allowed the State to increase the effectiveness of their technology. Coming in January 2011, Version 11 of the Maryland Workforce Exchange will provide staff with the most cutting-edge job matching and referral system. All services provided to employers or job seekers, whether self-service or staff-assisted, will be accounted for and used to improve agency performance and regional economic growth initiatives. Case Managers can also enter and track individuals’ financial aid, budgeting, employment plans, training attendance and WIA case management. Version 11 of Geographic Solutions’ Virtual OneStop® software, will provide users with a wide array of employment-related services. Job seekers will be able to search for available jobs in the State of Maryland using a search engine that aggregates jobs from government websites, newspaper postings and corporate job boards. Job searches can be conducted by zip code, city, county, metropolitan or workforce area, or on a statewide basis. Job seekers will be able to search for training opportunities within the system and employers can have access to recent training graduates. Employers can search for talent and rank the candidates using the automated system. All of the services provided are available at no charge to Job seekers and employers. Virtual OneStop® provides Labor Market Information and skill requirements for the job listed. Job seekers can develop resumes and cover letters and then submit them directly to the employer online. Job seekers will now be able to search for 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act initiatives such as Green Jobs, Veteran-Preferred jobs, Summer Youth, etc. Version 11 manages innovative employment programs such as unemployment insurance, welfare transition and aid in monitoring economic growth initiatives for the State of Maryland. Geographic Solutions, Inc. is a rapidly-growing software development company based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Geographic Solutions is the nation’s leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, employment and training. The Company has developed state-of-the-art systems for employment and workforce development agencies for more than 30 states. Our software is now 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.

Geographic Solutions Becomes a NASWA Affiliate Organization

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:17:00 GMT

In August 2010, Geographic Solutions, Inc. was accepted by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) as an affiliate organization. Geographic Solutions joins 36 other NASWA affiliates held under the designation.

The NASWA affiliation designation is available to organizations interested in the Workforce Investment System, such as workforce investment boards, local one-stop career centers, economic development organizations, community colleges, employment research organizations, and workforce system trainers, consultants, and vendors.

NASWA is an organization of state administrators of unemployment insurance laws, employment services, training programs, employment statistics and labor market information and other programs and services provided through the publicly-funded state workforce system. The guiding principles of NASWA are to advance the state role in the workforce system, invest in training and professional development, and to lead in coordinating local, state, and federal roles.

For more information on the NASWA organization, affiliate benefits, or how to become a NASWA affiliate, visit http://www.workforceatm.org/becomeaffiliate.cfm, email ceser@naswa.org or call 202-434-8020.

Geographic Solutions is a privately-owned company with corporate offices located in Palm Harbor, Florida. For over 17 years the company has specialized in providing innovative employment and training solutions to state and local workforce development agencies. Our Company has developed some of the leading operating system in the workforce development industry. Our systems are utilized by fifteen states and nearly 20 local regions throughout the country. For more information on Geographic Solutions, Inc., visit www.geographicsolutions.com.

Employ Florida Recognized as an Internet 'Gem'

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:41:00 GMT

In this video from Tampa Bay's Fox 13 News Station, reporter Lloyd Sowers talks about discovering Employ Florida as an Internet "gem":

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/1231-job-shop-employ-florida

Geographic Solutions Announces Santa Barbara's Virtual OneStop Version 10.05

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:53:00 GMT

At the end of November 2009, Santa Barbara, California job seekers and employers will have a new tool at their disposal to assist them in finding suitable jobs, locating training opportunities and identifying skilled candidates. The new Santa Barbara Virtual OneStop will be a state-of-the-art website that provides universal access to online services for individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking employees.

In California, Geographic Solutions currently provides Workforce Investment Act (WIA) case management systems to 12 local workforce boards. These systems all interface with the California Job Training Automation (JTA) system. The Virtual OneStop systems contain comprehensive forms used for WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker eligibility. These forms match the California Employment Development Department/JTA WIA forms. In fact, all of the data entry rules in JTA are mirrored in Virtual OneStop, preventing inaccurate or duplicate data entry.

Built using Version 10.05 of Geographic Solutions' Virtual OneStop software, the system will provide users with a wide array of employment-related services. Job seekers will be able to search for available jobs in the State of California using a search engine that 'spiders' jobs from company and government websites, newspaper postings and corporate job boards. Job searches can be conducted for a radius of a zip code, by city or county, by metropolitan or workforce area, or on a statewide basis. Job seekers will be able to search for training opportunities within the system and employers can have access to recent training graduates. Employers can search for talent and rank the candidates using the automated system. All of the services provided are available at no charge to Job seekers and employers.

Santa Barbara's Virtual OneStop will provide staff with the most cutting-edge job matching and referral system. All services provided to employers or job seekers, whether self-service or staff-assisted, will be accounted for and used to improve agency performance and regional economic growth initiatives. To help with service tracking, Virtual OneStop will include a scan card module (VOScan) that provides automated tracking of services and events. Through the use of scan card readers, data is transferred to the centralized database in real time, via the Internet. Case Managers can also enter and track individuals' financial aid, budgeting, employment plans, training attendance and WIA case management.

Virtual OneStop will provide Labor Market Information and skill requirements for the job listed. Job seekers can develop resumes and cover letters and then submit them directly to the employer online. Job seekers will now be able to search for 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act initiatives such as Green Jobs, Veteran-Preferred jobs, Summer Youth, etc. Version 10.05 will manage innovative employment programs such as unemployment insurance, welfare transition and aid in monitoring economic growth initiatives for Santa Barbara.

Geographic Solutions Partners with Great Job! - an UI Online Resource Center

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:10:00 GMT

In April 2009, Dallas County, Texas acquired Version 10 of Virtual OneStop with Great Job! accessibility. Geographic Solutions, Inc. recently partnered with Great Job!, an UI online resource center from the company Business Access. The online community is designed to reduce the time that an individual receives UI benefits. It serves as a social network and information portal to people on unemployment. The purpose of the site is to make resources available to dislocated workers that need to retool, readjust and/or reinvigorate their job search.

Dislocated workers can utilize the employment activity aggregator which includes an automated job search web crawler and tracking function, maintained by Geographic Solutions' VOSJobs workforce solution. This mechanism allows UI job seekers alternative employment options such as job sharing, telecommuting, freelancing, contracting, direct sales, entrepreneurial and networking opportunities. Job seekers can also utilize skill-transferability tools, social networking and UI peer support.

The community is built upon mind-set coaching, goal setting and accountability set forth by Stephen R. Covey of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Dr. Covey's New Work, GREAT LIFE program will teach job seekers how to stand out by identifying their passions and becoming a solution for prospective employers.

As reported by WorkSource for Dallas County, a program that has served over 3,000 achievers, 90% of achievers met job retention requirements and 84% are no longer receiving TANF. These figures highlight the program's ability to not only provide skills for entry-level employment, but also to foster promotions and upward career ladder movement because WorkSource's program required achievers to be working before entering the program. The communities have also increased high school equivalency degree completion, increased college enrollment rates and increased computer literacy rates.

Populations served through the online community include welfare recipients, at-risk youth, rural areas, offenders, military spouses, incumbent workers and people in emergency situations such as natural disasters. Program participants have spent more than 1,043,509 hours online and taken 117,325 courses through Business Access' online learning communities.