G*STARS Usage in Ohio Multiplies as Agencies and Partners Move Toward Common Platform
HUDSON, Wis. - Jan. 4, 2010 - Workforce partners in Greater Cincinnati continue to move toward the G*STARS client tracking system that allows for quick data reporting and apples-to-apples measurement of outcomes.
The Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board (SWORWIB), which began using G*STARS in 2006, encouraged the Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network and the United Way of Greater Cincinnati to join the SWORWIB in electronic data collection and reporting to the community through the G*STARS system. Both have, and on Dec. 14-15, 2009, the United Way's client agencies in workforce development were trained in G*STARS at the SuperJobs Center.
In addition, Workforce One in Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties, is using G*STARS. “When all agencies are using the system, Greater Cincinnati will be the first region in the country to report outcomes on a common platform, and thus show the true region-wide impact of workforce training and development,” says Sherry Kelley Marshall, President and CEO of the SWORWIB.
“About 40 participated in the December training,” reported Susan Harden, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at American Government Services (AGS), who did the training. The United Way Workforce Partners that participated included:
"United Way is excited to be participating with the local WIBs and the Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network on the Regional Workforce Dashboard. The Dashboard will enable us to identify our strengths and gaps across the region, ultimately enhancing services to those seeking employment and those needing employees," says Lucy Crane, Manager of Community Impact at United Way.
The Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board (SWORWIB), which began using G*STARS in 2006, encouraged the Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network and the United Way of Greater Cincinnati to join the SWORWIB in electronic data collection and reporting to the community through the G*STARS system. Both have, and on Dec. 14-15, 2009, the United Way's client agencies in workforce development were trained in G*STARS at the SuperJobs Center.
In addition, Workforce One in Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties, is using G*STARS. “When all agencies are using the system, Greater Cincinnati will be the first region in the country to report outcomes on a common platform, and thus show the true region-wide impact of workforce training and development,” says Sherry Kelley Marshall, President and CEO of the SWORWIB.
“About 40 participated in the December training,” reported Susan Harden, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at American Government Services (AGS), who did the training. The United Way Workforce Partners that participated included:
- Brighton Center, Inc. - Center for Employment Training
- Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio - DIVERSE: Developing Immigrant Vocations Effective Resources
- Cincinnati Works - Advancement
- Cincinnati Works - CIRV / Job Readiness
- Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency - Blueprint for Success
- Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio - Council on Aging Learning Advantages (COALA)
- Easter Seals Work Resource Center - Career Design-Build
- Family Service of the Cincinnati Area/Clermont Counseling Center - Counseling Clinic-SpringBoard Initiative
- Family Service of the Cincinnati Area/Clermont Counseling Center - International Family Resource Center Employment Services
- Freestore Foodbank - Cincinnati Cooks!
- Great Oaks Institute Health Professions Academy - Career Pathways
- Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network - Career Pathways
- Life Learning Center - Employment Track
- Supports to Encourage Low Income Families (SELF) - Project 2 Empower
- Talbert House - Workforce Re-Entry for Non-Custodial Parents
- Urban League of Greater Cincinnati - LifeReady
- Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, Inc. - Employment Services and Support
- YWCA of Greater Cincinnati - Employment & Literacy Services Program
"United Way is excited to be participating with the local WIBs and the Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network on the Regional Workforce Dashboard. The Dashboard will enable us to identify our strengths and gaps across the region, ultimately enhancing services to those seeking employment and those needing employees," says Lucy Crane, Manager of Community Impact at United Way.
About G*STARS
G*STARS is a configurable reporting and analytics system used by workforce agencies, community colleges and social services agencies to track participant and employer activities across various programs and to demonstrate education, training, and employment results to funders and the community. To learn more about G*STARS, please call (866) 403-3639 or email info@gstars.com.
About AGS Data Systems
AGS Data Systems is the leading national provider of cloud-based client management software for the employment and training, education, and social services sectors, as well as the originator of web-based Self-Service Tracking with swipe card technology for Workforce and One Stop Centers nationwide. AGS brings top-of-the-line software solutions and consulting expertise to organizations seeking more effective ways to help customers achieve training, jobs, and other outcomes.
G*STARS is a configurable reporting and analytics system used by workforce agencies, community colleges and social services agencies to track participant and employer activities across various programs and to demonstrate education, training, and employment results to funders and the community. To learn more about G*STARS, please call (866) 403-3639 or email info@gstars.com.
About AGS Data Systems
AGS Data Systems is the leading national provider of cloud-based client management software for the employment and training, education, and social services sectors, as well as the originator of web-based Self-Service Tracking with swipe card technology for Workforce and One Stop Centers nationwide. AGS brings top-of-the-line software solutions and consulting expertise to organizations seeking more effective ways to help customers achieve training, jobs, and other outcomes.