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MRC Business Partner Councils

MRC Business Partner Councils consist of individuals from business and industry who know the specific skills required for employment within a variety of career areas and who assist MRC in developing and/or modifying training and education programs and/or in the hiring of its program participants.

Business Partner Councils meet quarterly. Meetings are held at MRC or at a host company. The amount of time members spend working on Business Partner activities varies and depends on individuals and their work and personal schedules. Business Partner participation is a key to the success of MRC clients.

Business Partner Benefits

Free, pre-selected job applicants.
Business network to interact with.
Ability to make positive changes in our community through your own actions.
ADA Updates at quarterly meetings.
Free ADA Training Session annually.
Positive marketing for your company, (we don’t share our partnership lists in order to protect our members).
Add diverse and skilled workers to your workplace.

Business Partner Expectations

Attend initial orientation prior to attending first Business Partner Council meeting
Attend three of the four quarterly Business Partner Council meetings annually
Act as the MRC “liaison” or contact point for your company
Participate in a minimum of two other activities annually such as facilitating a work readiness training session or on a specific sub-committee
Support the MRC “Achieving Dreams” initiative

Business Partner Council Goals

To create career opportunities for persons with barriers to employment and consulting on job opportunities and workplace trends
To consult with MRC staff on the creation of new training and education programs and to update existing programs to ensure the skills attained are current with work place trends
To help consumers build their self-confidence and attain their career goals by assisting MRC in offering comprehensive programs and services that help individuals improve their technical and interpersonal capabilities and skills.
To help consumers re-enter the work force and remain employed once there
To assist with the placement of individuals into competitive employment
To assist MRC in the promotion of its services to the community
To provide work readiness training including teambuilding, diversity, phone etiquette, dress for success, conflict resolution, mock interviews, resume development, and corporate visits.

Business Partner In-Kind Contribution Form (pdf format)