Developed for change leaders, business advisors, and workforce specialists, the Activator Training Program provides guidance to help employers understand the business benefits and social impact of using skills-based practices to hire, retain, and develop staff.

Delivered via instructor-led online workshops and a self-paced online course, the training can be completed remotely and is provided free through the Rework America Alliance.

The Activator program is suitable for people advising employers on business development, hiring, human resources, and equity and inclusion. Previous participants have worked at regional and national business networks, Chambers of Commerce, and large employers where they have been championing change within their own organizations.

What Participants Will Learn:

• What skills-based talent management practices are
• Benefits of a skills-centric approach to employers, candidates, and the community
• How to help employers expand their talent pools, attract more candidates, and create a more diverse workforce
• Actionable techniques to engage employers in committing to adopting new practices
• Tools and resources that can be shared with employers to help them implement skills-based practices, including:
  • How to write effective skills-based job postings
  • How to assess candidates based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to do a job
  • How a focus on skills can help retain and develop existing staff

Who Will Benefit:

• Anyone in a role or at an organization advising businesses, nonprofit partners, or public sector organizations on hiring, business/workforce development issues, or building a more equitable approach to hiring, training, and promotion
• Previous participants have worked at regional and national business networks, Chambers of Commerce, and nonprofits that provide career guidance
• Individuals at large employers looking to champion change within their own organization; suitable for individuals or teams