Description
Designed for AmeriCorps State Service Commissions or large AmeriCorps programs to train Program Directors and staff on how to successfully recruit members who will be a good fit for the program.
This is a blended learning educational module. It includes a live virtual workshop component (45-60 minutes) as well as an asynchronous learning component. This approach responds to the needs of Program Directors to have:
1) Less screen time
2) Flexibility for when and how they learn
3) Templates and resources so they can learn by doing and keep the work they create to use in future cycles
Title: How can your programs reach the fabled 100% retention in the next program year? It starts now, with a well-planned and carefully executed recruitment strategy. Learn specific strategies for recruitment messages, interview questions, and screening criteria that will help your programs recruit their best cohort yet. We will also cover how to save time and streamline recruitment processes so that your programs can achieve better results without getting overwhelmed by a flood of inquiries or applications.
Title: Retention Starts at Recruitment
Live workshop description: How can your programs reach the fabled 100% retention in the next program year? It starts now, with a well-planned and carefully executed recruitment strategy. Learn specific strategies for recruitment messages, interview questions, and screening criteria that will help your programs recruit their best cohort yet. We will also cover how to save time and streamline recruitment processes so that your programs can achieve better results without getting overwhelmed by a flood of inquiries or applications.
Asynchronous Component:
– An audio or video segment describing the challenges of addressing both inclusion as well as high expectations in the recruitment process
– A worksheet and guide where Program Directors can calculate how many leads, applicants, and interviews they should plan on doing in order to meet their member recruitment goal
– A worksheet and guide for writing recruitment messages that appeal to the wants and needs of applicants while addressing their fears and objections
