Individuals and grantees referrred to in this database are categorized by thier "Areas of Experience", in which those individuals or organizations have expertise which they can share with other non-profits or government agencies to help others effectively deliver build partnerships and deliver programs to transition individuals to work

The ability to help job-seekers, who require significant personalized attention, to access the services available through the One-Stop Career Center system.

The capacity to document the outcomes achieved and the money invested in achieving them (e.g., record keeping, tracking, data management, continuous improvement, etc.).

Activities that increase the ability of the organization to achieve their goals, improve the quality of service, and/or increase the number of people served (e.g., providing necessary staff development, securing additional financial resources, leveraging volunteer help, etc.).

The skills of a job seekers/incumbent worker necessary for gainful and sustained employment and/or to develop a career pathway. The skills of the job seeker are matched with the skills needed by the business. Organizations provide a variety of employability services that help individuals prepare for employment (e.g., job readiness, job coaching, mentoring, skill training, soft skill development, etc.).

One who serves as a bridge, a facilitator, or conduit between two entities. Specifically, as related to the Workforce Investment Act, businesses, as part of the Workforce Investment Board may serve as a conduit between faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) and the Workforce Investment Board in an effort to form partnerships. Community organizations with the capacity to serve as a resource to other FBCOs may serve as intermediaries between these organizations and the Workforce Investment Board.

The act of identifying and analyzing the needs of a community, the services and resources available to meet those needs and gaps in services and resources. Community mapping usually results in an action plan to address the gaps in services and focus and maximize existing resources across the community.

Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings a individual together with another caring individual who can offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.

The activities which allow help non-profit faith-based and community organizations collaborate build relationships that allow both organizations to better serve job seekers.

Workforce Investment Boards and faith-based and community organizations are in a relationship through contracting or granting mechanisms.

Services which help individual develop stronger skills reading and writing

Services which help individuals with Limited English Proficiency learn to speak, read and write English and succeed living in the United States.

The act of sending an individual from one organization to another to receive services (knowledge of services provided by other organizations and the process, accessing needs, etc.). Documenting and tracking the referral is necessary to ensure the individual accesses the services they need and achieves their outcomes.

Identifies the local and sometimes state organizations that provide services. The directory is used for making referrals and for reaching out to other partners who may share the same customers.

Those issues inherent in rural areas that influence delivery of services, partnerships, funding, and capacity of organizations among others.

Resources provided by the Workforce Investment Board to faith-based and community organizations that will increase their capacity as organizations and enable them to comply with tracking, reporting, and other requirements and will provide them with an understanding of the system and how they can contribute and benefit.

Using technology as a means to engage partners, access customers, engage customers in the One Stop, track data, provide instruction, and communicate.

Utilizing unpaid staff to help individuals address their needs and build capacity of the organization and the partnerships in the community.

Services which help individuals search for and find employment, such as resume preparation, interview skills, etc.

The ability of individual to keep a job for a sustained period of time.