Title: Explore sources of labor.
Course: Entrepreneurship, Advanced (12053-II) > Section: Understanding Small-Business Management Concepts

Exploration should include the benefits and liabilities of labor sources, such as

- high school and college cooperative education programs
- college campus recruitment
- internships
- employment commissions
- headhunters
- freelancers
- recruiting agencies
- industry contacts
- outsourcing agencies
- contracting agencies
- online employment sites
- social networking sites.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can entrepreneurs identify sources of labor?
- What are possible sources of labor within the local community?
- How can employment commissions and recruiting agencies help those seeking employees? Those seeking employment?
- What is the difference between a public and private employment agency?
- What is the role of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics?
- How can employers use the Internet to find potential employees?
- Why is networking important when recruiting employees?
- What regulations apply to volunteers?
- How can an employer evaluate the cost benefits of various recruitment strategies?