Using LMI as a Counseling Tool: Training and Implementation

The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired utilized Labor Market Information (LMI) as a counseling tool. Review project objectives, training initiatives, challenges, and future goals. Gain insights from pre- and post-test results to understand the impact on VR counselors' knowledge and usage of LMI. Discover major LMI resources for effective vocational rehabilitation and transition services.

• Counseling
• Labor Market Information
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Training
• New Jersey

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1. Using LMI as a Counseling Tool Amanda Gerson Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

2. Presentation Objectives Review NJ CBVI s LMI Project Objectives Review Training Initiatives and Implementation Discuss Pre- and Post-Test Results Challenges and Lessons Learned Future Goals and Next Steps

3. Background JD-VRTAC Project Plan Goals: Evaluate current knowledge base and usage of LMI, implement a training, and re-assess knowledge and use To provide our VR Counselors information on: oWhat is Labor Market Information oWhere to find the resources oHow to use it as a counseling tool

4. LMI: Awareness and Use Pre-Assessment - April 2016 Pre-assessment data told us: Counselors aren t fully aware of what the term Labor Market Information means Counselor usage of LMI is inconsistent Although some LMI tools are being used, an entry-level training was needed Most counselors who responded reported being open to using LMI with consumers, and desired training

5. The Main LMI Training: May 2016 Economist from NJ Dept. of Labor Overview of LMI, online resources, and NJ-specific information on industry clusters and key industry sectors ICI Presenter Mary Ann Bedick Reinforced LMI, including local and real-time LMI; Additional occupational exploration online resources; LMI as a counseling tool; Motivational Interviewing JD-VRTAC Team Lead Linda Mock Discussed JD-VRTAC and other TACs Amanda Gerson - NJCBVI Coordinator of VR and Transition Services Business Relations Unit and tied all of the day s information to agency projects and goals; Intro to Talent Acquisition Portal

6. Major LMI Resources Shared Explore VR Labor Market Information Toolkit: http://www.explorevr.org/toolkits/labor-market- info-toolkit America s Job Center Career One Stop Toolkit http://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/toolkit.aspx The Career Index: http://www.thecareerindex.com/dsp_intro.cfm The O*NET: http://www.theonetonline.org New Jersey Department of Labor LMI Information: http://lwd.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/LMI_index.html

7. Additional LMI-Related Trainings VR 101 Series regularly incorporated discussion of LMI into relevant trainings and discussions with VRCs March 22, 2017 Choosing a vocational goal for the IPE and Informed Choice using LMI May 11, 2017 Case notes and documentation what to include?? LMI discussions! June 5-8, 2017 Business Engagement Training from Mississippi State University Included a unit on using LMI for Business Engagement

8. LMI: Awareness and Use Post-Test - May 2017 Issued the same assessment one year later Some staff turnover and new counselors brought on board since pre-assessment # of Respondents 2016 = 23; 2017 = 28 Overall, saw an increase in self-report of understanding and use of LMI from 2016 to 2017

9. Assessment Results: Have you ever used LMI? Are you familiar with the term LMI? 96.43 100 100 78.57 77.27 80 80 54.55 60 60 2016 2016 40 40 2017 2017 20 20 0 0 Yes Yes

10. Describe your opinion on the following statement: LMI should be included in vocational planning with CBVI consumers. 100 90 80 70 57.14 56.52 60 50 2016 40 2017 26.09 30 21.43 20 14.29 8.7 8.7 7.17 10 0 0 0 Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

11. What resources do you use to access LMI for vocational planning purposes with CBVI consumers? 100 90 82.61 81.48 80 70 60 51.85 50 44.44 2016 40 34.78 30.43 30 2017 21.74 20 11.11 10 0 O*NET Dept of Labor and Workforce Development Bureau of Labor Statistics Other

12. How often do you incorporate each of the following components of LMI into your vocational planning with CBVI consumers? Response Options: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Regularly, Frequently % below represents combination of Regularly and Frequently for ease of presentation 100 90 77.27 80 74.08 74.08 74.07 66.66 70 59.26 54.54 60 50 42.3 40.91 37.04 36.36 40 33.34 26.06 30 19.04 20 2016 10 0 2017

13. How often do you use LMI for the following purposes? Response Options: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Regularly, Frequently % below represents combination of Regularly and Frequently for ease of presentation 100 90 80 66.67 70 62.96 59.26 60 51.85 51.85 45.45 50 43.45 40.91 40.91 40.91 40.77 40 30.44 30 2016 20 2017 10 0

14. What type of support or training would you require to increase your use of LMI in your vocational planning with CBVI consumers? 100 90 78.26 80 69.57 69.57 65.22 64.29 70 56.52 60 50 46.43 46.43 50 39.29 2016 40 30 2017 20 10 0 Info about sources Technical aspects of accessing Interpreting LMI How to present LMI Impact on VR process

15. Challenges & Lessons Learned Many new initiatives going on at CBVI Increased reporting per WIOA Multiple online sources to search to gather all the LMI data can be overwhelming; not always AT-friendly Counselor self-report only actual use unknown; impact on outcomes unknown

16. Next Steps Business Relations Specialists involved in LWD key industry sector initiatives; continue to build their capacity as LMI subject-matter experts Implementation of The Career Index Plus Working out TA agreement now with WINTAC/JD-VRTAC for a Fall 2017 roll-out One-stop shopping for LMI Consumer-friendly Able to track counselor/consumer use, not only rely on self-report Focus on improved use with transition population Determine impact on employment outcomes

17. Contact Information Amanda Gerson Coordinator of Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Amanda.gerson@dhs.state.nj.us