SWATT
Strengthening Kentucky’s Workforce SWATT Initiative
Yet, only 15% of businesses collaborate with key workforce solutions partners.
Kentucky invests $1.2 billion in workforce resources each year.
Businesses need support navigating complex resources. Why?
Strengthening Kentucky’s Workforce SWATT Initiative
What
is SWATT’s mission?
The SWATT mission is to build a collaborative, coordinated, and streamlined business services system that makes it easier for employers to access talent and navigate workforce resources.
Strengthening Kentucky’s Workforce SWATT Initiative
SWATT helps employers
Navigate workforce resources across state, regional, and local levels.
Build customized strategies for talent attraction, retention, and development.
Engage with a network of providers aligned around business needs.
Strengthening Kentucky’s Workforce SWATT Initiative
SWATT helps the workforce ecosystem
Strengthen alignment across state, regional, and local partners.
Increase employer engagement and trust in workforce programs .
Streamline communication and business service delivery for employers.
SWATT’s Key Objectives
BUSINESS-CENTRIC
Adopt an industry-focused, datadriven approach to address workforce challenges.
WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
Deliver impactful solutions to companies tailored to industry demands.
COORDINATION
Improve communication and confidence among workforce entities.
EMPLOYER RELATIONSHIPS
Foster and maintain strong ties to address workforce needs.
SWATT Engagement Opportunities
Key Focus Areas
Employer
Engagement
Repeatable
Contribute to creating statewide standards for employer engagement, such as a shared needs assessment tool, workforce planning templates, and a framework for streamlined relationship management.
SWATT Engagement Opportunities
Key Focus Areas
State and Local Integration
Assess Guide
Scale
Help coordinate and shape the regional SWATT framework to strengthen collaboration among business service providers and drive workforce system alignment.
SWATT Engagement Opportunities
Key Focus Areas
Professional Development
Consistency Support
Growth
Support the development of a statewide Unified Business Services training model, including standardized resources and targeted training for employers and business service providers.
