Fee-For-Service Options

• Operation A.B.L.E. offers a variety of fee-for-service options that strengthen employers' ability to hire, train and retain mature workers to meet evolving human resources requirements. 
• The components listed below can be individually tailored or bundled to meet specific needs.  Discounts are available for purchases of multiple units.

Advertising

• Mailings -- Company logo is included on A.B.L.E. mailings.  500 minimum distributions for $500 each.  Next 500 .75 each. After 1,000 .50 each.
• Newsletters -- Ads placed on A.B.L.E. newsletters – 1/8 page $150. 1/4 page $250.
• Office Signage – Companies can pay to have their logos placed on signs posted within A.B.L.E.’s offices - $150 per month.
• Web site – Ads placed throughout A.B.L.E. web site - $500/month.

Outplacement Services

• Individual Outplacement:
  • Training in keyboarding and Microsoft software applications, including job search services -- $5,000/16 weeks.
  • Interpersonal communication and job search skills training for individuals with keyboarding and basic Microsoft Office skills -- $2,500/6 weeks.
  • Individual computer tutoring -- $65/hr.
  • Workshops for professional/job development and job placement - -$65/attendee
  • Employers can purchase a block of services for $500, $1,000, etc. and let the employee decide how best to use the financial support.

• Group Outplacement:
  • Rapid response from Operation A.B.L.E. for group outplacement services.
  • Two-day program provides basic skills for effective job search.
  • Skills development in job hunting, interviewing, resume development, networking, cover letter and thank you note writing, salary negotiations.
  • Two-day program - $2,500

Training Services

• A.B.L.E. provides training services on-site or at our Tremont Street offices in key areas related to mature workers.
• Workshops and seminars can be tailored to include some or all of the following: 
  • Retention - Employers are instructed in the business practices that foster productive and long-lasting relationships with mature employees.
  • Tips for Interviewing Mature Workers – Training focuses on how to create the best environment possible when interviewing mature applicants.
  • Recruitment – Employers receive advice on how to find and hire the most talented mature workers possible for a particular position.
  • Grant Writing – With grant money available to employers who hire mature  workers, it is possible that funding can be secured to pay for additional  employees.  A.B.L.E. advises employers on how to write effective proposals and optimize their grant-writing activities.
  • Employee Coaching and Career Development Counselling -- These services are designed to benefit employers by helping existing employees develop new skills and increase their productivity.
• Pricing is based on length of session and number of participants.

For information regarding any of Operation A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston’s Fee-For-Service programs, contact Executive Director Joan Cirillo at 617 542 4180 x129 or at jcirillo@operationable.net