What’s new this year at the CMT?
The Council want your thoughts. We know that sharing, networking and developing relationships with others is a vital piece of the CMT. The Council is trying to find what will work for everyone at the table.
We tried guest speakers last year, it is time to try something new.
Lets figure out how keep it fresh and exciting for all members.
Lets share our thoughts and ideas with the group.
Lets catch up on the summer’s activities
We look forward to seeing everyone in couple of weeks. Check out the blog for past minutes and upcoming events. Please join us on September 22, at 1:30, at the Job Service.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Missoula Workforce Council Sept 8 meeting
Missoula Workforce Council-September 8th, 2008
Update from Wolf on membership.
Members are happy with the regular CMT meetings to share information and network. Members willing to have decision makers at the table, but haven’t seen a need to have them there yet.
Suggestions for future of CMT and the Missoula Workforce Council:
Drop Workforce from the title, make it Missoula Community Management Advisory or Leadership Council, quarterly meetings with decision makers to get a bigger more global perspective. October 2, January 8, April 2, August 6, first Thursdays of every quarter 10 to noon.
Community Management Team, would be a sharing networking from other organizations. Program Specific, designed for line staff about eligibility requirements, openings etc. 10 am to noon with food. Mondays are not good for staff, Thursdays better. Wolf will try to get the Mayor as a guest speaker for the first meeting and then will do a survey of best times. Human Resources Appreciation-building relationships between staff. November , February, May, August.
At the September 22nd CMT meeting we will ask for ideas and see what people think about the proposed new organization and do a round table.
WorkKeys and workforce accreditation, The Chamber of Commerce Business Affairs Committee is working on it right now so we can assist but let them take the lead.
Future Meetings:
CMT -September 22 at 1:30 at the Missoula Job Service
Leadership team-October 2 at 10 am-noon at the Missoula Job Service
Update from Wolf on membership.
Members are happy with the regular CMT meetings to share information and network. Members willing to have decision makers at the table, but haven’t seen a need to have them there yet.
Suggestions for future of CMT and the Missoula Workforce Council:
Drop Workforce from the title, make it Missoula Community Management Advisory or Leadership Council, quarterly meetings with decision makers to get a bigger more global perspective. October 2, January 8, April 2, August 6, first Thursdays of every quarter 10 to noon.
Community Management Team, would be a sharing networking from other organizations. Program Specific, designed for line staff about eligibility requirements, openings etc. 10 am to noon with food. Mondays are not good for staff, Thursdays better. Wolf will try to get the Mayor as a guest speaker for the first meeting and then will do a survey of best times. Human Resources Appreciation-building relationships between staff. November , February, May, August.
At the September 22nd CMT meeting we will ask for ideas and see what people think about the proposed new organization and do a round table.
WorkKeys and workforce accreditation, The Chamber of Commerce Business Affairs Committee is working on it right now so we can assist but let them take the lead.
Future Meetings:
CMT -September 22 at 1:30 at the Missoula Job Service
Leadership team-October 2 at 10 am-noon at the Missoula Job Service
Thursday, August 7, 2008
September Meetings
In September we will have a Workforce Council Meeting on September 8th at 10:00.
We will have a full CMT meeting on September 22nd at 1:30 at Job Service.
See you there!
We will have a full CMT meeting on September 22nd at 1:30 at Job Service.
See you there!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Links to Workforce Credentialing Information
Here are a few resources to help you learn about the National Work Readiness Credential.
US Chamber of Commerce Article 1
US Chamber of Commerce Article 2
WorkKeys Website
US Chamber of Commerce Article 1
US Chamber of Commerce Article 2
WorkKeys Website
Thursday, June 26, 2008
CMT June 23, 2008 Minutes
Community Management Team Minutes, June 23, 2008
Members Present:
Michelle Parks Child Care Resources, Saundra Long Missoula Job Service, Sundee Carr Missoula Prerelease, Janet Van Dyke Voc Rehab, Brenda Warning Experience Works, Lynn Stocking UM College of Technology, Jim Morton Human Resources Council, Ron Liszak WORD, Wolf Missoula Job Service, Jodie Rasmussen The Lifelong Learning Center, Tamara Kindred MHA
Michelle called the meeting to order. Agenda approved, minutes from the last meeting approved.
New Business:
One Stop Renewal: Saundra has been working on putting the one stop renewal paperwork together. Renewal includes an outline of how the one-stop has been functioning. We met all the goals in the original One-stop application, we established bylaws, additional business oriented services, new collocated partners, and supported BEAR.
New Short-Term goals, look at the function and goals of the CMT, redefine the mission and find out ways to bring new people. We tried to bring in new people with guest speakers, at first there was strong interest but then interest and attendance started to drop off. How do we make this a more effective? The round table is valuable. The guest speakers were good but once per month turned out to be too much. Another barrier with collaboration is that the people at the meetings are not always the decision makers and therefore can not commit. In Kalispell the CMT does group projects like the job fair to work on. The group could find projects to work toward and commit resources. Thirty states use the WorkKeys program because you can document your skills instead of just listing on your resume. Employers also need to buy into it to be valid and meaningful.
Do we really need to be the Missoula Mineral Council? Mineral is rarely represented and is more often served by Sanders County. We could change the name to the Missoula Area Workforce Council. The workforce council functions fairly well with smaller numbers but doesn’t always communicate back the larger group. It may be a better model to have a smaller group then have a large annual meeting to keep everyone informed.
There is no Workforce Development council, that is a gap that we could fill. We could pick topics within that to develop projects to bring skills up and to document that they have the skills. Identify from the employers what skills are missing and how to document that they have them. Maybe have the Billings WorkKeys group come and speak to us in August. We could also look for grants.
Next Meeting: September 22nd 1:30 pm at Job Service.
Members Present:
Michelle Parks Child Care Resources, Saundra Long Missoula Job Service, Sundee Carr Missoula Prerelease, Janet Van Dyke Voc Rehab, Brenda Warning Experience Works, Lynn Stocking UM College of Technology, Jim Morton Human Resources Council, Ron Liszak WORD, Wolf Missoula Job Service, Jodie Rasmussen The Lifelong Learning Center, Tamara Kindred MHA
Michelle called the meeting to order. Agenda approved, minutes from the last meeting approved.
New Business:
One Stop Renewal: Saundra has been working on putting the one stop renewal paperwork together. Renewal includes an outline of how the one-stop has been functioning. We met all the goals in the original One-stop application, we established bylaws, additional business oriented services, new collocated partners, and supported BEAR.
New Short-Term goals, look at the function and goals of the CMT, redefine the mission and find out ways to bring new people. We tried to bring in new people with guest speakers, at first there was strong interest but then interest and attendance started to drop off. How do we make this a more effective? The round table is valuable. The guest speakers were good but once per month turned out to be too much. Another barrier with collaboration is that the people at the meetings are not always the decision makers and therefore can not commit. In Kalispell the CMT does group projects like the job fair to work on. The group could find projects to work toward and commit resources. Thirty states use the WorkKeys program because you can document your skills instead of just listing on your resume. Employers also need to buy into it to be valid and meaningful.
Do we really need to be the Missoula Mineral Council? Mineral is rarely represented and is more often served by Sanders County. We could change the name to the Missoula Area Workforce Council. The workforce council functions fairly well with smaller numbers but doesn’t always communicate back the larger group. It may be a better model to have a smaller group then have a large annual meeting to keep everyone informed.
There is no Workforce Development council, that is a gap that we could fill. We could pick topics within that to develop projects to bring skills up and to document that they have the skills. Identify from the employers what skills are missing and how to document that they have them. Maybe have the Billings WorkKeys group come and speak to us in August. We could also look for grants.
Next Meeting: September 22nd 1:30 pm at Job Service.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Next CMT Meeting
Our next CMT Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 23 at 1:30 at the Lifelong Learning Center.
Monday, April 28, 2008
April 28, 2008 Meeting Minutes
Saundra called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. and initiated a round table introduction.
Meeting minutes from the March 17, 2008 CMT meeting at the Lifelong Learning Center were approved with one change.
Mayor John Engen showed a movie about housing issues in Missoula called “Housing in Missoula: A Community Conversation.” His call to action involves the community coming together to answer the following questions:
Who needs affordable housing in Missoula?
Where is the housing appropriate?
What should the housing look like?
How do we help pay for affordable housing?
Mayor Engen said that all City Council members acknowledge that this is an issue. He provided a copy of this packet about housing affordability in Missoula. The video can be viewed on MCAT. Mayor Engen also offered show the video at any of our organizations and answer questions. Contact his office for more information.
Charlie Wright from the Department of Commerce discussed “Workforce Housing.” If you would like a copy of Charlie's presentation, please email Saundra at SLong@mt.gov to request a copy.
The next CMT meeting will be on Monday, June 23, at 1:30 pm, location to be arranged.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 pm.
Meeting minutes from the March 17, 2008 CMT meeting at the Lifelong Learning Center were approved with one change.
Mayor John Engen showed a movie about housing issues in Missoula called “Housing in Missoula: A Community Conversation.” His call to action involves the community coming together to answer the following questions:
Who needs affordable housing in Missoula?
Where is the housing appropriate?
What should the housing look like?
How do we help pay for affordable housing?
Mayor Engen said that all City Council members acknowledge that this is an issue. He provided a copy of this packet about housing affordability in Missoula. The video can be viewed on MCAT. Mayor Engen also offered show the video at any of our organizations and answer questions. Contact his office for more information.
Charlie Wright from the Department of Commerce discussed “Workforce Housing.” If you would like a copy of Charlie's presentation, please email Saundra at SLong@mt.gov to request a copy.
The next CMT meeting will be on Monday, June 23, at 1:30 pm, location to be arranged.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 pm.
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