WORKNET INTERNATIONAL, INC.

WorkNet Training & Publications, Inc. is an international Career Development consulting company specializing in assisting the difficult-to-place. They offer curriculum development, program analysis, program design, organizational consultation, staff training, and community seminars. They are best known for their innovative techniques for introducing Career Development to a population many believe are unemployable, and for their highly acclaimed book, No One Is Unemployable: Creative Solutions for Overcoming Barriers to Employment.  Richard Bolles, author of ‘What Color Is Your Parachute’, and Howard Figler, author of ‘The Complete Job Seekers Handbooks’, dubbed it “the handbook for the welfare to work movement” in their joint book, ‘The Career Developer’s Handbook’.

DEBRA L. ANGEL, PRESIDENT
Debra has been involved in developing innovative programs to address poverty and homeless issues for over 20 years. Richard Bolles named her as one of “six thinkers who have had the most influence on me, over the years”. She has received both local and national awards for her efforts on behalf of the homeless and poor including: being selected as one of a handful of international trainers to present a Professional Development Institute at the International Career Developers Conference, Outstanding Contribution to the Field by the International Job Search Trainers association, National Customer Service Award, presented by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, Outstanding Young Woman, presented by the United Nations National Council of Women – USA, and Ten Outstanding Young Americans, presented by the National Jaycees.

In an effort to better meet the needs of the poor and homeless, Ms. Angel developed the WorkNet Model of Career Development & Job Placement.  For 8 years she ran a direct-service program that produced phenomenal success rates for job placement (86%), job retention (64% at 1 year) and career advancement (28% within 1 year) among these difficult-to-place populations. Today, she and her staff devote their time to assisting organizations throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, and United Kingdom to develop effective Career Development/Job Placement programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Debra is a co-author of the book, No One Is Unemployable: Creative Solutions for Overcoming Barriers to employment, which was named a Top Ten Career Book of the Year by the Los Angeles Times newspaper. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, workshop presenter, staff trainer, and consultant in the United States and abroad.  She has been a guest expert on several news shows and talk shows such as The Leeza Show and Good Morning Australia.

Debra has also developed several shelter programs, numerous emergency service, youth programs and holiday programs for the Salvation Army. Angel spear-headed the writing and lobbying of the first Homeless Assistance Bill funded in the state of Nevada.  She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication and Psychology with a minor in biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California.

OUR CUSTOMERS
…include respected companies in private/public partnerships, small community based organisations, and large government organizations in Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and USA. Here is what they say about us:

“The feedback from your ‘No One Is Unemployable’ seminar was excellent! Even the more sceptical staff rated you high, which is very hard to do.”
Terri Greentree, Organisational Development Manager , WorkDirections – AUSTRALIA

“My staff see how WorkNet increases the positive behaviour and attitudes of our Members (clients) as well as giving them enhanced focus and self-confidence.”
Martin Fallon, RIP Operations Director – London – ENGLAND

“WorkNet captures and enhances ‘the plus factor’ in Employment Plus. The enthusiasm and drive of its founder, Debra Angel has made the introduction of WorkNet successful. Most importantly, they adapted their programme to meet the needs and expectations of the New Zealand market.”
George A Borthwick, TSAEP National Manager – NEW ZEALAND

“We have been very impressed by the quality of staff training delivered by Debra which has both inspired and challenged staff to think about employability in a different way. We are now successfully delivering WorkNet in a variety of settings to progress our clients into employment, education and training for those with special needs or who are not in employment, education or training.”
Christina Allon, Director, Careers Scotland – SCOTLAND

“I love doing WorkNet with clients. It’s incredible to witness the changes the material inspires. Our full time follow-up person has made the programme even more unbelievably better … we have 70% of our folks still employed and in touch after almost 2 years of tracking!”
Becky Roe-Smith, WorkNet Director, UGM – USA