The document summarizes a pilot program called "5 Steps to Rapid Employment" run by RochesterWorks! to help participants quickly find employment. Over the course of the pilot year, 11 classes were presented to 192 participants, with a 99% completion rate. Participants reported an average satisfaction rating of 4+ out of 5 and testimonials on the program's YouTube channel. On average, participants found employment within 10 weeks and 6 days of starting the program, much faster than the national average of 36.9 weeks. Based on the success of the pilot program, RochesterWorks! will continue offering the program monthly.

1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW – JUNE 25, 2013
ROCHESTERWORKS! BOARD MEETING
5 Steps to Rapid Employment
RochesterWorks! – Goodman Street Career Center
Pilot Year Summary
Cindy Craner, Paula Roth, Todd Sloane

2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Align with
existing
workshops
Add motivational
& hands-on
elements
Provide
participants with
a
comprehensive
plan
Rapid
Employment &
re-employment

3. NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Align with
existing
workshops
Add motivational
& hands-on
elements
Provide
participants with
a
comprehensive
plan
Rapid
Employment &
re-employment

4. THE 5 STEPS
 Step 1: Make life's emotional roller-coaster
the best ride of your life!
 Step 2: Stop asking, “What do I want to be
when I grow up?”
 Step 3: The Traditional Resume is Dead
 Step 4: Who needs a GPS
when you've got a M.A.P.?
 Step 5: Closing the Deal
For more info . . .
Go to www.rwvcc.org and click on the “5 Steps to Rapid Employment” button.

5. SAMPLE “STEP TWO” ACTIVITY
 Work Values
 Select – the five values that are most important
to you at work
 Rank – rank them, 1 to 5, from most important to
least important
 Grade – yourself on each one.
A,B,C,D… F
(based on how well you are
“living” each value today.)

6. HOW THIS “STEP TWO” ACTIVITY IS APPLIED
 Motivation…
 Keep your activities aligned with what’s important
 Goal Setting – Assess the Market
 Specific Opportunities
 Potential Employers
 Interview Preparation
 Resilience
 Dream w/your feet on the ground
 “Survival Jobs” become “Bridges”

7. PROGRAM OUTCOMES @ END OF PILOT YEAR
Summary
• 11 Classes Presented, 192 Participants
• 99% plus completion rate
Qualitative Feedback
• Average Ratings 4+ out of 5 on participant questionnaires
• Testimonials “TheRochesterWorks” channel on YouTube
Program Results: time to re-employment
• Average time to employment: 10 weeks, 6 days
• Median time to employment: 6 weeks, 1 day
• National Average: 36.9 weeks (1)
(1) http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/UEMPMEAN

8. THE FUTURE
 Based on these results…
 The Career Center at Goodman Street will be
continuing this program monthly in the coming
program year.
 Interested candidates can come to an
information session
 Dates and registration can be found at:
www.rwvcc.org
then by clicking on “5 Steps to Rapid Employment”
 The latest detailed quarterly program report
is available from Pete Pecor or Viatta Carter

9. QUESTIONS?