In this Case Assignment, imagine that you are working as Manager of Human Resources in a privately held, mid-sized manufacturing organization that makes rugged work boots and work clothing. Your company is located in a southwestern city that has a larger than average percentage of people who are receiving various forms of public assistance.

The public school system (elementary and high school) is rated one of the lowest in the nation. The city itself has a lower than average number of college graduates.

Your organization has just signed a federal contract requiring the hiring of 20 Engineers new to your organization who are bilingual (Spanish and English). The contract is for three years. Your boss, the VP of Human Resources, has asked you to:

Prepare a targeted plan in which you present your detailed strategies to recruit and select 20 Engineers to hire (full-time or part-time) within 8 months. Focus on job-relatedness. What are the qualifications of a trained Mechanical Engineer?

(Make reasonable assumptions). What selection methods are best to assess whether or not an applicant meets or exceeds those qualifications? (Note: This is an in-house project; do not recommend utilizing outside vendors.)