NBA basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks has entered into a partnership with technology company SkillSmart that will result in the creation of a workforce development platform for arena-related employment.
Construction work on a new multi-purpose arena for the Bucks began earlier this year and the team has partnered with SkillSmart to provide an outlet for those wishing to become involved in the project.
The site will break down available positions in terms of necessary skills and prerequisites and allow prospective employees to build a personal profile. The tool will then rate an individual’s suitability for a particular role by taking into account his or her skillset and qualifications. The platform will also point users in the direction of additional training programmes if required.
“This project is as much about creating meaningful and long-lasting employment for the citizens of Milwaukee who need it most as it is about creating a world-class venue for the people of Wisconsin to enjoy,” Bucks senior vice-president Alex Lasry said. “As part of our development agreement we made a commitment to partner with the city and county on workforce development initiatives that will truly make a difference for jobseekers in Wisconsin.
“The SkillSmart platform will not only align Milwaukee jobseekers with available positions in and around the arena, but create a more qualified pipeline of potential employees that will be mutually beneficial for jobseekers and employers throughout the region. We can’t wait to begin rolling this tool out in communities throughout the city and begin providing meaningful opportunities for local residents interested expanding their skillsets and finding employment within this vibrant new development.”
The arena will be located in downtown Milwaukee and is due to be ready by 2018.
NBA’s Bucks partner with SkillSmart on arena employment platform
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