• Creation, presentation <strong>and</strong> management <strong>of</strong> a project plan including:o Identification <strong>of</strong> stakeholders; collecting input <strong>and</strong> providing analysis onpreliminary goals from stakeholderso Collecting data on strategies, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, <strong>and</strong>legislative m<strong>and</strong>ates for the projecto Identifying <strong>and</strong> working toward decision points/priorities, outcomes,timeline, <strong>and</strong> project deliverableso Researching <strong>and</strong> presenting on benchmarking <strong>and</strong>/or best practices fromcomparable entities.o Summarizing methods <strong>of</strong> implementing proposed recommendations, waysto measure progress, <strong>and</strong> provide updates including specifying personsresponsible, timeframes, <strong>and</strong> measurable objectives2. Evaluation - generalProvide a wide array <strong>of</strong> evaluation services designed to measure the success <strong>and</strong> effectiveness <strong>of</strong>workforce programs, projects, <strong>and</strong> initiatives. Evaluation services should use both formative<strong>and</strong> summative approaches <strong>and</strong> focus on participatory evaluation.Sample activities under this section may consist <strong>of</strong>:• Conducting needs assessments• Designing logic models• Developing, administering, <strong>and</strong> analyzing surveys• Conducting process <strong>and</strong> implementation studies• Assessing outcomes <strong>and</strong> impacts• Developing organizational analyses3. Evaluation – construction specificAssist OEWD with independent economic analysis <strong>of</strong> workforce effects <strong>of</strong> the constructionsector in San FranciscoSample activities under this section may consist <strong>of</strong>:• Conduct research <strong>and</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> comprehensive data on the effects <strong>of</strong> San Francisco'sLocal Hiring Policy• Analyze economic data through certified payroll <strong>and</strong> other City Department data onconstruction <strong>and</strong> review construction workforce issues <strong>and</strong> their impact on the SanFrancisco economy• Conduct construction focused labor market study• Review policies <strong>and</strong> procedures <strong>and</strong> analyze strategies to improve operations <strong>of</strong> the LocalHiring Program4. City-wide Job <strong>Development</strong> ServicesTo support the business engagement, job development, <strong>and</strong> job placement efforts<strong>of</strong> the City’s network <strong>of</strong> One Stop Career Centers <strong>and</strong> Sector Initiatives.Sample Activities may include:4
• Partnering with staff at the One Stop Career Link centers to underst<strong>and</strong> the skills<strong>and</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> job-ready clients from various targeted populations, so as to developjob opportunities that meet the needs <strong>of</strong> the One Stop <strong>and</strong> Sector clients• Acting as the single point <strong>of</strong> contact with San Francisco employers for workforcesystem services <strong>and</strong> providing additional services to employers including:o Job description creationo Employee retention strategieso Information on tax credits <strong>and</strong> hiring incentiveso Connections to other City services, etc.• Participating in employer <strong>and</strong> industry associations to gain insight on emergingtechnologies, industry challenges, etc.• Participating in workshops promoting local business incentives including taxcredits, etc.• Providing training <strong>and</strong> assistance to One Stop <strong>and</strong> Sector staff in areas includinglocal employer engagement strategies, c<strong>and</strong>idate pre-screening <strong>and</strong> assessmentstrategies, resume polishing, interview preparation, etc.• Provide appropriate tracking <strong>and</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> activities, including employerengagement efforts, job opportunities developed, job opportunities filled withworkforce system clients, c<strong>and</strong>idate sourcing methods, etc.• Providing knowledge <strong>of</strong> successful models <strong>and</strong> partnering with OEWD to employ“Best Practices” for reaching employers <strong>and</strong> developing appropriate jobs for theCity’s workforce development system.5. Marketing, Br<strong>and</strong>ing, Collateral <strong>and</strong> Website <strong>Development</strong>Assess <strong>and</strong> advise OEWD concerning strategic communication <strong>and</strong> marketing toensure consistent messaging among all programs <strong>and</strong> initiatives.Sample activities may include:• Analysis <strong>of</strong> stakeholders <strong>and</strong> how they affect messaging in all available media(website, print collateral, etc)• Creation, presentation, implementation, <strong>and</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> effectiveness <strong>of</strong> a mediaoutreach plan including recommendations on translation <strong>and</strong> interpretation serviceneeds• Creation, presentation, implementation, <strong>and</strong> analysis <strong>of</strong> effectiveness <strong>of</strong> a stakeholderoutreach plan, including recommendations on translation <strong>and</strong> interpretation serviceneeds• Analysis <strong>of</strong> current web <strong>and</strong>/or paper collateral <strong>and</strong> recommendations for additionalpieces to effectively market <strong>Workforce</strong> services to the public, other CityDepartments, <strong>and</strong> community stakeholders• Design <strong>and</strong> production <strong>of</strong> web-based videos to highlight effective services foremployers <strong>and</strong> job seekers, <strong>and</strong> to present training for contracted staff on high prioritypolicies <strong>and</strong>/or procedures• Graphic design <strong>and</strong> layout <strong>of</strong> web/paper collateral to further br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> effectivelymarket <strong>Workforce</strong> services to the public, other City Departments <strong>and</strong> communitystakeholders.5