Investments Made to Develop Regional Workforce Data System
Partnership of Local WIBs, GCWN, and United Way to Collect Key Performance Measures
HUDSON, Wis.—Oct. 22, 2009—The Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network (GCWN) has made the investment to develop a common data collection system to track, analyze, and report key workforce outcomes across multiple service providers to give us an on-demand, region-wide dashboard of workforce system performance.
The system will aggregate data from the common G*STARS data collection system that is utilized by partners within the region, including the Southwest Ohio Region WIB, Workforce One Investment Board of Southwest Ohio, GCWN Career Pathways, and the United Way's employment agencies. This web-based regional system will aggregate key client-level data, including demographics, service utilization, and outcomes, from multiple workforce agencies in the region.
“Through this regional data system, we hope to understand the collective performance of our region's workforce agencies, create alignment by tracking common key performance measures, identify gaps in service delivery, and build the capacity and competencies of workforce providers to use data to improve services. We look forward to reporting regional data collected through this system beginning next year." said Ross Meyer, Executive Director of GCWN.
The Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network is an ambitious regional partnership of philanthropy, government, employers, education, and community organizations that aims to grow the skills of our region's workforce.
About GCWN
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About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
Southwest Ohio Region WIB Leads First-In-Nation Regional Workforce Initiative
Reprinted with permission: SWORWIB 2009 Annual Report
HUDSON, Wis.—Sept. 15, 2009—The SWORWIB has led the way when it comes to tracking clients and measuring results at its one-stop, the SuperJobs Center. That is largely due to G*STARS, the sophisticated yet easy to use Web-based application that allows for quick data reporting.
Now, two other workforce partners are joining with SWORWIB in adopting G*STARS. The result, says Sherry Kelley Marshall, President/CEO, will be an unprecedented measurement of data that will allow Greater Cincinnati to know the results of workforce efforts across the region, not just from the SuperJobs Center.
Partnering with the SWORWIB are the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and the Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network (GCWN). United Way tested the approach in a pilot project with G*STARS, and the GCWN has already embraced it for their grant reporting purposes.
G*STARS Selected By NAWDP to Manage "Swipe and Win!" Promotion at Forum 2009
HUDSON, Wis.—May 29, 2009—American Government Services (AGS) is proud to have been selected by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) as the vendor of choice for all Self-Service tracking at this year’s annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
AGS will provide the “Swipe and Win” Self-Service Conference Attendee Feedback Survey at the entrance to the Registration Desk, tracking attendees who enter the Hall throughout the 3-day exhibition. All Attendees who “swipe in” to the system and complete the NAWDP Conference Survey will be eligible to win in one of the raffle giveaways held throughout the conference.
About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
G*STARS Powers NWA "Swipe And Win" System For 2008
HUDSON, Wis.—Oct. 11, 2008—The National Workforce Association (NWA) has selected G*STARS from American Government Services (AGS) for the second consecutive year for their swipe card tracking system. AGS is proud to be NWA's vendor of choice for all Self-Service tracking at this year’s annual conference in Tampa, Florida.
All attendees who “swipe in” to the G*STARS system will be eligible to win prizes in a raffle giveaway as the “Swipe and Win” campaign sponsored by the conference. Everyone will be issued their personal swipe card at the NWA Registration desk as part of their conference materials and should keep their G*STARS Card with them to access their unique identifier for the raffles.
G*STARS, as an integrated Web-accessible software service, is used across the country in One Stops and Workforce Centers to help organizations manage Client Tracking demographics and activities, Employer Outreach, ITA and Training Cost Management, Job Placements, Certifications, and Quantifiable Customer Satisfaction. Susan Harden from AGS, will be at the conference at Booth number twenty-five (25), to provide additional information regarding G*STARS and AGS consulting services.
About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
G*STARS Integrated Workforce Solutions Highlighted at MichiganWorks! For People Conference 2007
HUDSON, Wis.—Sept. 2, 2007—G*STARS, the fully integrated, web-based subscription service for managing Workforce Centers will be featured at the largest state workforce development conference in the United States, the 2007 Michigan Works! For People conference will be held at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan September 9 through September 11, 2007.
About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
G*STARS Business Service Unit Management Highlighted at NAWB Forum 2007
HUDSON, Wis.—Feb. 21, 2007—AGS, long the leading provider of One Stop Self-Service tracking and reporting systems, is pleased to announce the launch of the Business Services Unit (BSU) support module, at this year’s NAWB Forum 2007. The G*STARS Universal Customer Services Tracking System product upgrade occurred in November of 2006, which allows organizations involved in community building and workforce or economic development to manage Employer Relationships, Service Delivery, and Quantifiable Customer Satisfaction, all within an integrated Web-accessible package.
The annual Forum is NAWB’s signature event, attracting over 2,000 workforce investment leaders and business executives from across the country. This year’s theme is “Vision for a New Economy: Workforce Leadership Matters!” AGS is proud to be a Premium Sponsor of this impressive event.
Visit AGS at Booth #44, and talk with G*STARS specialists who will be on hand to answer your questions and demonstrate the system live. And back by popular demand, AGS will be conducting two drawings for an Americana-style quilt. See you at the Forum!
About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
Visit AGS at the 2006 Illinois Workforce Development Conference
HUDSON, Wis.—Oct. 27. 2006—American Government Services is pleased to announce their attendance at the 2006 Illinois Workforce Development Conference, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity this year in Springfield, Illinois Oct 26-27. We invite you to visit us at our booth, where we will be pleased to demonstrate the G*STARS Universal Customer Service Tracking System, featuring the newest module for Business Services Management.
Meet our system experts to discuss how our Internet-based Self-Service solution for One Stop Center management can deliver comprehensive data management for all of your customers and register for a chance to win a colorful Americana Quilt.
About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
G*STARS Expands Users in Northern Illinois
HUDSON, Wis.—Sept. 24, 2006—American Government Services (AGS) today announced that the Workforce Investment Board of Will County Illinois has selected the G*STARS Universal Customer Service Tracking System for their "One Stop Customer Tracking" system. G*STARS is a web-based subscription system used to manage customer traffic, services, referrals, and costs for Workforce and One Stop Centers across the United States and the US Virgin Islands.
G*STARS was selected by the Workforce Investment Board of Will County One Stop Committee because the system can be used for customer tracking and specialized reporting, customer referral tracking, and service-specific customer satisfaction survey information. Additionally, G*STARS data can be transferred into the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS), a case management provided by the state of Illinois.
One of the largest Local Workforce Areas in the state of Illinois, the mission of the Workforce Investment Board of Will County, working with private and public sector partners, is to successfully lead the creation and implementation of dynamic systems that meet the area's specific workforce needs. AGS is pleased to be working with the team at Will County, and are planning for a fall implementation to their Centers as well as their Mobile Unit.
About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
G*STARS Expansion Includes Business Services Unit Management Component
HUDSON, Wis.—Aug. 31, 2006—American Government Services (AGS), the leading provider of Self Service systems to One Stop Centers nationwide, today announced the expansion of the G*STARS Universal Customer Service Tracking System to include the much anticipated Business Services Unit Manager component. G*STARS v.5.13 provides the full CRM capabilities needed by One Stop and Economic Development staff to manage employer services activities such as relationships, job orders, referrals, and outcomes.
The development of the Business Services Unit component set was a response to AGS customer’s requests for an integrated One Stop operations solution, which includes tracking both their job seeker customers, as well as their employer outreach programs. G*STARS now provides, a comprehensive business solution for managing both the supply and demand in the employment and training public sector market, better positioning One Stop Centers to provide economic development leadership at the local, regional, and state levels.
About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.
Congressman DeFazio "Swipes" Into The Lane Workforce Partnership With G*STARS
HUDSON, Wis.—Feb. 12, 2003—On February 10, 2003 the Lane Workforce Partnership (LWP) held the grand opening of its second Workforce Network Center located at Lane Community College (LCC). United States Congressman for Oregon’s Fourth District Hon. Peter DeFazio participated in the presentations and ribbon cutting ceremony.
One of the highlights of the opening ceremony was "registering" Rep. DeFazio and issuing him his very own Customer Service Card. With his card in hand, he then “swiped into” The Workforce Network computer system and selected from a list of services made available to all customers of the new center. The Lane Workforce Network computer system is the G*STARS System from American Government Services, a computer firm that provides the web-based application as a subscription to the LWP. With its two locations, the valuable services provided through The Workforce Network will be easily accessible to all Lane County residents.
The Lane Workforce Partnership (LWP) is a workforce development organization dedicated to assisting employers recruit and retain employees, and to help individuals find employment and progress in their careers. Annually, the LWP works with over 450 employers in Lane County and over 5,000 Lane County residents. The Lane Workforce Partnership sets policy direction and oversees workforce development programs under the Workforce Investment Act.
About LWP
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About AGS
AGS is the leading national provider of performance management software for the employment, training and social services sectors, and the originator of Integrated Self Service and Case Management Data Tracking in the workforce industry.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a cloud-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) management information system that gives organizations a clear picture of their customers, services provided and outcomes in order to replicate pathways to success and more easily report to funders and key stakeholders. G*STARS is used to track and report on customer demographics, services, ITAs, training and support costs, and outcomes associated with helping people receive training and get jobs, as well as report on National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Recovery Act Pathways, Sector Projects, and literally millions of One Stop Customers. For more information about AGS Data Systems or G*STARS, please call (866) 403 - 3639.