How To Design A Workforce Development Program For Housing Counseling Agencies

Instructor: Sue Ortiz

This webinar is designed for non-profit agency staff members who are interested in launching a workforce development program. Participants will learn about the critical steps and considerations necessary before starting a program. The session will cover how to conduct a market analysis to identify job needs in the community, essential staffing considerations including required expertise, and other important factors to ensure the success of the program. This interactive webinar will provide practical insights and tools to help participants develop a comprehensive and effective workforce development program idea that can then be discussed strategically among staff, board members, and critical community partners.

Learning Objectives – By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to

1. Describe the role of a market analysis in program development by knowing and communicating market needs before offering a workforce development program.

2. Understand staffing considerations and the need to identify necessary expertise and qualifications.

3. Identify the steps required to design and implement a workforce development program including financial and material resources needed for ongoing sustainability.

4. Assess the potential risks and challenges in launching a workforce development program and how to create strategies for risk mitigation to maintain an environment of continuous improvement and adaptability in program management.