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Workforce Diversity: Recruiting and Retaining
Minorities and the Disadvantaged
Chas Jordan, MPAManagement Analyst IIICity of Largo, Florida
Charles E. PinsonSafety/Accreditation Manager
Anderson County, S.C.
Bill Dunlop, P.E., F. SAMEJSD Professional Services, Inc.
Madison, Wisconsin
Workforce Diversity Presentation:
1. Chapter Outreach to High Schools, Technical Schools, and Career Programs
2. Agency Diversity Initiatives, Departmental Demography and Diversity.
3. Educational Programs and Opportunities that benefit Disadvantaged and target
Minorities.
Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
Bill Dunlop, P.E., F. SAME
JSD Professional Services, Inc.
Madison, Wisconsin
Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
• The Need
• The Goals
• How Wisconsin Chapter Approached the Need
• Where We Want to Go
The Need
• Workforce not reflective of the overall population
• It’s the Law
• It’s the Right Thing to Do
The Goals
• Increase Awareness of the Diversity of Public Works Career Opportunities
• Attract Qualified Applicants at All Levels
• Provide Opportunities to Increase Workforce Diversity
• Foster Mentorship Opportunities
Chapter Initiatives
Milwaukee Area – Boys Scout Presentations
Milwaukee Area – Boys and Girls Club – Presentations
Madison Area – Boys and Girls Club –College Club
Madison Area BGC
College Club – Goals
• Show Diversity of Opportunities
• Hands-on Presentations
• Sustainable
• Build Relationships
College Club
Verona High School Based
• College Readiness
• Traditionally Underserved
• 50 Students in 1st
• 84% Students of Color• 86% Low Income Households• Average GPA 2.09
College Club
Goals
• Tutor
• Meet Regularly
• College and Career Exploration
College Club
APWA Interaction
• Quarterly Visits
• 3-4 Presenters
• View Office Environment
• View and Touch Equipment
College Club - APWA
Fitchburg
• Project Planning and Design
• Water System Control
• Equipment Display
• Surveying
College Club - APWA
Sun Prairie
• 3-4 Presenters
• Equipment Oriented
• Traffic Signal
Operation and
Maintenance
College Club
Madison
• Sewer Design
• Sewer Maintenance
• Televising Equipment
• Jetting Equipment
College Club - APWA
2nd Year
• Verona, Fitchburg, Cottage Grove and Madison Metropolitan Sewer District
• Continue to Develop
Relationship
Lessons Learned
• It takes time to develop relationship
• Make the program sustainable from the start
• Hands on over classroom
• Keep at it.
Workplace Diversity:What is Your Measuring
Stick?
Charles E. PinsonSafety/Accreditation Manager
Anderson County, S.C.
MAN IN THE MIRROR
What is Diversity?
“Diversity is a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the
variety of characteristics that make individuals unique in an atmosphere
that promotes and celebrates individuals’ collective achievements.”
Steps to Increase Workforce Diversity
• Identify what your agency’s or company’s needs are.
• Make sure your workforce matches the demographic you serve.
• Develop a hiring strategy to increase workforce diversity.
• Develop a procedure to track, measure, and enforce policy.
• Develop relationships with local organizations and with community connections including churches, cultural institutions, Colleges, Urban League, National Council of La Raza.
• Use websites such as www.workplacediversity.com, www.monster.com, www.employdiversity.com .
• Use Employee Referrals and minority job head hunters.
Demographics
Anderson County
Whites – 80.9%
Black – 16.6%
Indian/Alaskan – 0.3%
Asian – 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino – 3.1%Source: US Census Bureau 2011 QuickFacts
Public Works Division
Whites – 89.05%
Black – 9.95%
Indian/Alaskan – 0%
Asian – 0.5%
Hispanic/Latino – 0.5%Source: Anderson County Human Resources Department
Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
• New learning opportunities.
• Additional creativity.
• Increased productivity.
• Attracting and retaining talent.
• Increase market share and create a satisfied customer base.
The Program PurposeThe program is intended to promote awareness and accountability as
we embrace diversity in our workforce. The implementation process will consist of the following:
• Obtain support from top level management.
• Schedule bi-annual meetings with the department heads and top level officials encouraging them to support and promote the “Measuring Stick Program.”
• Review workforce demographic vs. service area demographic, assess recruiting method, and promote diversity.
• Develop a brochure to distribute to local organizations, churches, cultural institutions, colleges, Urban League, National Council of La Raza as required to become more inclusive in getting the information out about the types of jobs, job openings, and the method to apply for jobs.
WONDERFUL WORLD
Diversify Your Education Program – Provide for
Skilled Workers
Chas Jordan, MPAManagement Analyst IIICity of Largo, Florida
APWA – Educational Focus
• College and Advanced Degrees
• Engineering Construction Programs
• Technical and Equipment Sessions
• CEUs / PDHs
• Predominantly Professional / Technical or Management Focused programming
Workforce Diversity Educational Focus
• Well-Rounded:– Skilled Labor– Technician Training
(Wastewater, Stormwater, Heavy Equipment)
– Inspection Training– In-the-Field Experience
• The “Do-ers” not the “Say-ers”
pTEC Public Works Academy
• Supported by a Board that is composed of Public Works Directors from around the County
• Publically Funded through County School District
• Available for varying age groups (High School aged or older)
• Scholarship Programming
• Consistent, Proven Trainers/Teachers
Who does it Benefit?
• US– Public Works Professionals– Directors– City and County Engineers
• THEM– Individuals who cannot afford
college– Skilled Laborers looking for
Work
How does it Benefit Us and Them?
Your organization can now get a skilled worker that can perform multiple technical tasks for your
organization with little investment financially on your part, or theirs.
Providing a quality worker with employment without the need for
excess, costly education.