Company Description:We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.
Job Description:Primary role is to collaborate with educational institutions, business partners, community partners, and chambers of commerce to establish the alignment between education, workforce training, and industry demand.
Relations
Coordinate with local and state workforce agencies, employers and educational institutions to build pathways into Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs, and encourage local employers to offer RA programs.
Collaborate with workforce system contractor to provide employment services, to include assistance with resume writing, interview skills, soft skill development and organize career fairs.
Reports / Schedules
Presentations
Prepare and conduct presentations to business, education, and community groups to provide insight into business trends, LMCI, expose students to career pathways including apprenticeships.
Participate in industry advisory and taskforce committees for target industries gathering business intelligence to identify recruitment challenges, skills sets required, and to identify career pathways.
Qualifications:Graduate from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major course work in public or business administration, economics, education; or experience which can be substituted for education at the rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education.
Experience and Training
Candidate must be able to demonstrate public speaking abilities. Demonstrate experience in developing and maintaining partnerships. Ability to research, develop, evaluate and disseminate information concerning Labor Market and Career Information. Two (2) years of experience in project management preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Job Knowledge:
The depth and breadth of know-how to perform essential duties and functions of the job. The level of compliance with degree, certification, and training requirements. Understanding of how individual job performance furthers organizational objectives. Willingness to update and expand skills, knowledge, and training.
Public Relations:
The level of focus and professional service provided to customers and outside contacts. The productive relationship with community groups, outside representatives, and businesses within the competitive environment. The ability to diffuse problems and maintain a positive image of the organization.
Organizational Relations:
The degree to which the employee collaboratively works with other internal departments, agencies, and/or outside organizations. The level of response to customer requests, both internally and externally. Anticipation and control of obstacles.
Adaptability:
The degree to which one demonstrates openness to change and new ideas. Ability to adjust to changing work requirements and respond to new situations.
Communication:
The ability to effectively converse and listen to others concerning company matters. The use of proper written and grammatical skills, and the meaningful application of computer technology [e-mail, Internet, etc.].
Initiative:
The ability to perform job responsibilities independently and responsibly. The ability to proactively complete tasks, solve problems, improve processes, enhance products, and/or extend services within assigned range of authority.
Presentation Skills:
The ability to effectively prepare and present a variety of information to diverse groups.
Teamwork & Cooperation:
The degree to which individuals promote a collaborative, cooperative, and productive working environment. The level of demonstrated sensitivity, team building, support, and respect. The degree of synergy promoted.
Project Management:
The ability to understand prescribed project guidelines, oversee design and development, manage stakeholders, and deliver quality results.
Professionalism:
The degree to which the employee demonstrates and conveys a favorable image when representing the company. The level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality along with proper standards of professional dress.
Attendance:
The number of absences [excluding vacation and legally required leave] regardless of reason. Also includes the number of times tardy for work or returning from lunches and breaks.
Additional Information:Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.