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Lay-off Aversion Initiative
 For a workforce investment board, reacting to a lay-off is playing catch-up. I would like to propose a new Lay-off Aversion Initiative for your consideration. It is designed to identify and serve at-risk businesses before their downward economic trajectory becomes irreversible. The goal is to save both businesses and jobs, even create new jobs, and elevate the relevancy and importance of your workforce board in the local community. This initiative is fully customizable to match your unique needs, but generally includes two basic elements: I. Community collaboration effort:
II. Targeted industry workforce study:
Depending on customization and scope, a WIKI Initiative can take anywhere from 6-12 months to get established and to complete the industry study report. Almost from day-one, however, you will benefit from the identification of at-risk businesses that can be offered and provided services. These services can be provided by the workforce board, its vendors and partners, and by other community resources - which this initiative will identify. (Resources typically include Small Business Development Centers, Economic Development Corporations, Chambers of Commerce, Business & Trade Organizations, and Colleges and Universities.) You will also benefit from the stronger alliances among the entities participating in the Lay-off Aversion Initiative. Workforce boards are often in a perfect position to facilitate such community collaboration and to serve as the first point of contact in the community for businesses that need help. Further, your community will benefit from your ability to serve at-risk businesses before the economic trajectory becomes irreversible, thereby saving jobs and creating a healthier economic base for your community. To hear how this initiative is working from one of my clients,
contact Bruce Wilson,
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Director of the Napa County Workforce Investment
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