Mission and Services
Mission:
Develop career pathways in innovative sustainability, economic development, and STEAM initiatives for underserved youth and young adults. Manage operations through public – private sector collaborations.
targeted initiatives for career pathways: hands-on STEAM activities, local sustainability (environmental, economical, and cultural), and economic development projects
public/private partnerships: targeted industries, governmental public entities, youth/young adult-based institutions, non-profit, community programs
An independent consultant and conTRACTOr
Breakdown of Services:
Public-Private Sector Liaison
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Serve as a liaison between targeted public and private clients in developing career pathway projects
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Work-based learning projects for youth and young adult-based STEAM programs and job sites
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Corporate and governmental sponsored programs, community grant funded projects
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Develop recruitment strategies for career programs that match young professionals and youth with employment and internship opportunities
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Develop recruitment strategies that match underrepresented young professionals or interns with neighborhood, downtown, and other development project opportunities
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Increase sponsorships and participations of seasoned professionals for these initiatives
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Work with clients to incorporate evaluation tools, secure grants and other funding sources for these projects
Policy Advisor
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Contribute research to policy institutes on subjects that align with mission and services
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Advise public policy clients on initiatives that align with mission and services
Five Reasons Why is WCRC Unique?
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Understand distinctive needs and maintain long-term relationships with public, private, and policy stakeholders that will produce diverse collaboration
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Knowledgeable about aligning K-16 institution, community, and targeted industry partners with work-based tools to produce innovative skills that will promote economic growth
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Regularly research and adapt to any changing trends in targeted industries, workforce, stakeholders’ needs, and public policies that will impact future projects
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Heavily target career pathway initiatives for participants between the ages of 8-26
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Results driven who will continue to measure success of projects for clients