Business Services
At COWIB, we recognize the daily and long-term challenges businesses face. Our dedicated Business Services Team offers essential resources, including recruitment assistance, retention workshops, and training grants. We also connect you with top-quality referrals through our Business Services Network. As a federally-funded organization, our services are at no cost, providing the support you need to succeed.
Get started with our Workforce Survey and receive a Workforce Resource Proposal customized to your business needs!
"I just wanted to say 'Thank you' for everything you and your team did to help us get the funding for the Mastercam and Solidworks training. The guys are already making incredible progress with the techniques that they acquired in the class. This will really make a difference for our company." - Greta McDonald, Office Manager for Special Parts Manufacturing, Inc.
Training Grants
Develop Skills with
Paid Internships
Our Paid Internship service, also known as Work Experience (WEX) or Transitional Jobs, helps individuals gain essential job skills. We can provide interns, cover 100% of their wages, and provide workers' compensation. This allows participants to gain valuable experience while offering businesses skilled temporary workers without a long-term commitment. Businesses may choose to hire interns after their hours are complete and utilize the On-the-Job Training for continued support.
Interested in being a WEX worksite?
Cost-Effective Hiring with
On-the-Job Training
Our On-the-Job Training (OJT) service offers flexible, work-based training that equips participants with essential skills. Employers can hire directly and train new employees using their own methods, and can receive up to a 50% wage reimbursement for up to 6 months for training costs. This service helps employers build a skilled workforce. Full-time positions are required, and employers must retain employees full-time after the program.
Interested in being an OJT worksite?
Recruitment Assistance
Job Posting on OKJobMatch.com
OKJobMatch.com is a powerful, self-service job posting tool that empowers employers to find and connect with qualified candidates for their open positions. With OKJobMatch.com, employers can easily post job openings, search resumes, and save candidate profiles for future reference. The platform also offers advanced features such as resume match alerts and company profile promotion to help employers get the most out of their recruiting efforts.
Importantly, registering on OKJobMatch.com is a requirement for all Oklahoma residents receiving unemployment benefits. This means that employers can tap into a vast pool of job seekers who are actively looking for work, making it easier to find qualified talent. And best of all, because OKJobMatch.com is part of the workforce development system, there is no cost to employers or job seekers to use this powerful recruiting tool.
Virtual & In-Person Hiring Events
Looking to find the right candidates for your open positions? Let us help you organize a hiring event that will attract top talent and meet your specific hiring needs. Our experienced Business Services Consultants can work with you to plan and execute a successful hiring event, whether it's online or in-person.
With our help, you can take advantage of our extensive network of job seekers and reach a wide pool of potential candidates. We'll provide you with the space, resources, and support you need to conduct interviews, meet and greet prospective employees, and ultimately fill your open positions with the best possible talent.
To get started, simply complete the form below and one of our Business Services Consultants will be in touch. Please note that job fairs typically require at least one month of planning, so don't delay - contact us today to schedule your next job fair!
IN-PERSON EVENT REQUEST FORM » VIRTUAL EVENT REQUEST FORM »
Hot Jobs
Hot Jobs is a weekly listing of newly available job opportunities that is distributed to over 50 of COWIB's partner organizations, all of which are actively engaged in helping job seekers find employment. It is also distributed to job seekers that have subscribed to the Hot Jobs listing. By listing your company's open positions in Hot Jobs, you will gain access to a diverse talent pool of job seekers with varying skill sets and backgrounds, many of whom may not have been reached through traditional recruiting methods.
Our goal is to keep our job listings fresh and relevant, ensuring that both job seekers and employers benefit from the service. By posting your job openings in Hot Jobs, you will increase your visibility and attract the attention of highly qualified candidates who are seeking permanent career opportunities.
The Hot Jobs flyer is distributed weekly on Tuesdays.
Referral Network
We have established partnerships with a diverse range of organizations that directly engage with job seekers across the state. By leveraging our extensive Business Services Network, we can connect your company with a wide pool of qualified candidates.
Our team is committed to understanding your business needs and connecting you with the right organizations that can assist in various aspects of your business. By partnering with us, you'll gain access to an extensive network of resources that can help your business thrive and achieve its goals.
Labor Market Information
Workforce Availability
We utilize a comprehensive report which offers a concise overview of Standard Occupation Codes, providing valuable insights into job outlooks, wage trends, and regional factors that can impact your hiring decisions.
Talent Supply by Compensation
Gain a competitive edge in today's job market with our talent supply reports. Simply provide us with the job title and compensation details, and we'll generate a range of reports that showcase the supply of qualified candidates in your area. These reports offer valuable insights into the local talent market, allowing you to make informed decisions when it comes to hiring and compensation.
Occupation Snapshot
Gain valuable insights for informed decision-making with our Occupation Snapshot report. By providing us with a Standard Occupation Code (SOC) or job title, our team can provide you with important data on earnings, job postings, and demographic information related to the position. Use this information to stay competitive in the job market.
Skills-Based Hiring
The Skillful Talent Series
The Skillful Talent Series is a training curriculum designed to equip employers with skills-based practices that enable them to recruit and hire the right candidates quickly and effectively. The curriculum also helps to eliminate barriers to employment for job seekers, including individuals with justice-involved backgrounds, those with limited work experience, and career changers.
Did you know that almost 70% of Americans lack a college degree but possess valuable transferable skills? The skills-based practices initiative is designed to help these job seekers find good jobs based on their skills and competencies, thereby creating new opportunities for success in the digital age.
Retention Services
Workplace Stability Training
Do you have employees who have asked for a cash advance? Or who are late for work due to non-related work issues? Or you just thought that they went to lunch and didn't return? Are you interested in reducing turnover for your business? This workshop is for you!
Supervisors, Executives, Management, Human Resources, Leaders, are all welcome to come and learn how to create conditions that lead to retention, productivity, and engagement in entry-level workers.
We can offer this in a 3-hour training or the full-fledged, 5-hour training. All at no cost to your business. Let us come to you or invite you to an event with other business leaders to learn together.
Interested? Please fill out our form to get started: Workplace Stability Interest Form
We hope to see you there!
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