Narrative: e. 3.

In the field MSFW Outreach staff utilize the following strategies to provide services via personal contact and/or translators to communicate with workers. At the One–Stop and in the field staff use written materials such as brochures and facts sheets printed in the language familiar to the workers in order to inform MSFWs about the core, intensive, training and career services available to them at no charge. Outreach workers have laptop computers and cellphones to complete orientation and registration as well as aid them in meeting the customer’s needs for supportive services, counseling and job development. Additionally, there are computers which contain Spanish language registration instructions. Should any MSFW require or request career and training services which are available under WIOA Title I to enhance their skill level or to transfer into another career. Services would have to be adapted to meet the needs of that specific customer by outsourcing a staff person to assist him in the field or provide transportation into the One–Stop Center for assistance.

Agricultural employers are given written information about the full array of services available to them through the local One–Stop and they are encouraged to visit the facility. Each year local One– Stop staff and Outreach workers are encouraged to add new agricultural employers to their visitation list. The SMA attends annual conferences sponsored by the college and universities agricultural departments, and agricultural associations to promote SWA services. The SMA, MSFW Outreach staff and local office staff attend local state fairs and special community events such as the Apple Harvest, Peach, Blackberry and Strawberry Festivals, etc.to inform the agricultural employers about the full range of employment and training services offered at the local One–Stop. Each year the agricultural associations, employers and public/private agencies involved with agriculture are invited to provide information for inclusion in the state Agricultural Outreach Plan. And if they submit comments the information is shared with Department of Labor.