Chisholm Broadband, an Oklahoma-based ISP, needed to quickly expand its workforce by 55 technicians to support rural initiatives across multiple cities. To meet this challenge, a sector partnership between Learning Alliance Corporation, Northwest Technology Center, and Rent a Recruiter was formed.
Together, they addressed key hurdles: sourcing and hiring qualified candidates rapidly, delivering consistent, industry-standard training, and efficiently managing recruitment. This case study highlights how sector partnerships can successfully align workforce development with employer needs.
Why Sector Partnerships in Broadband?
To create quality, accessible jobs, businesses must align education and training with industry needs. Traditional efforts are often fragmented and out of sync with workforce demands, creating uncertainty for students. Next Gen Sector Partnerships offer a solution by fostering sustainable, industry-led collaborations that align workforce development, education, and economic efforts. Prioritized by business leaders—not grants—these partnerships focus on building a strong talent pipeline, updating educational curricula, and addressing comprehensive workforce needs in infrastructure and technology.
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Broadband Sector Partnership Data Results
With support from Rent a Recruiter, Chisholm Broadband successfully executed a large hiring initiative without overwhelming internal staff. Rent a Recruiter provided quick applicant responses, significantly increased application volume, screened candidates based on Chisholm’s criteria, and prioritized top candidates for interviews. Key Results Over 3 Weeks:
-890 applicants generated in 2 weeks across 7 locations
-All applicants vetted and graded based on defined criteria
-51 interviews scheduled, resulting in 11 hires (22% hire ratio)
-7 additional hires from internal efforts
-32% no-show rate mitigated by converting some to virtual interviews
-18 individuals trained, certified, and enrolled into an apprenticeship program
-Isaac Harris, Vice President of Chisholm Broadband, praised Rent a Recruiter’s role in streamlining the process and improving hiring outcomes.
Discover how Next Generation Sector Partnerships are revolutionizing career pathways by aligning education and training with the demands of the labor market.
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Module 1: The Step-by-Step Process of Building Next Gen Sector Partnerships
-Definitions and Core Principles: Partnerships involve companies from the same industry collaborating with educational, workforce, and economic development organizations.
-Key Elements: Industry-driven agendas with business leaders setting priorities, supported by community partners.
-Support Team: Core partners and conveners play crucial roles, supported by a broad network.
-Role of Conveners: Neutral third-parties coordinating meetings, recruiting partners, and maintaining focus.
-Focus Areas: Workforce development and economic development issues prioritized by business leaders.
Module 2: Coordinating Business Services and Outreach
-Operational Metrics: Participation rates, meeting frequency, and resource allocation.
-Outcome Metrics: Skill alignment, job placement rates, and credential achievement.
-Impact Metrics: Economic growth, wage increases, and innovation productivity.
-Utilizing Metrics: Data collection, feedback integration, and regular reporting for strategic improvement.
Module 3: Serving Jobseekers and Students
-Navigating System Complexity: Importance of open communication and connected services across educational institutions.
-Sector Partnerships as Catalysts: Facilitate collaboration between education providers and industry leaders to align programs with market needs.
-System Evaluation and Adaptation: Regular assessment to ensure relevance and flexibility in educational systems.
-Strategic Actions: Enhanced industry input and integrated educational efforts.
Module 4: Effective Management of Career Pathway Systems
-Lifecycle/Biorhythm: Understanding the phases of partnership development from building support teams to sustaining and evolving partnerships.
-Group Dynamics: Emphasis on effective collaboration between public and private partners.
-Step-by-Step Process: Formulating regional support teams and defining roles and responsibilities for successful partnerships.
Module 5: Success Metrics of Next Gen Sector Partnerships
-Purpose of Success Metrics: Objective assessment and continuous improvement of partnerships.
-Key Metrics: Engagement levels, program outcomes, and economic impact.
-Tools for Measurement: Performance dashboards, feedback systems, and impact analysis reports.
-Strategic Actions: Data-driven strategies and regular stakeholder communication for transparency and support.
Module 6: State Roles and Responsibilities for Next Gen Success
-State Involvement: Facilitation, support, and alignment with state economic strategies.
-Key Responsibilities: Policy development, funding and resources, capacity building, and data support.
-Strategic Actions: Promoting cross-sector collaboration, monitoring, and evaluation.
-Tools for State Support: Guidance documents and grant programs to support local sector partnerships.