Workforce Development Manager - Business Development

Job Responsibilities:

  • Meets with local industry representatives to determine workforce and or talent needs.

  • Assesses the business organizations and provides comprehensive evaluation of employment and training needs.

  • Develops and maintains relationships with training providers in order to develop necessary and responsive workforce solutions.

  • Provide opportunities for business and industry to assist with the development of training programs to include: apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing and work-based learning.

  • Build and maintain productive relationships with public-sector, private-sector and non-profit employers to create career pathways for future talent.

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with economic development entities, chamber organizations and other workforce development agencies to ensure alignment and execution of collaborative workforce strategies.

  • Gathers information for additional funding opportunities to support workforce solutions and programming.

  • Gather labor market information, talent demand and skills requirements and translating data into meaningful information to create workforce development strategies.

  • Develop and manage a database of employers and/or industry representatives and maintain regular communication through appropriate channels.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director in response to a rapidly changing environment.

  • Assists in the recruitment of participants for workforce training programs.

  • Facilitates recruitment and information sessions to various audiences and large groups on a regular basis.

  • Engages with assigned clients during the Training Programs to review and/or modify the established individual employment support plan.

  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Be a resident of Wisconsin.

  • At least two years of relevant work experience within higher education entities, non-profit organizations, small businesses, and government entities.

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred in business, marketing, human resources, or related field.

  • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Hmong and general knowledge of Southeast Asian cultures.

  • Must have a valid driver license and car insurance. Statewide travel is required.

  • Possess strong leadership and networking skills.

  • Ability to accomplish organization objectives by organizing and monitoring work processes.

  • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.

  • Established leadership skills including the ability to manage stakeholder groups; ability to work collaboratively with multiple partners, including employers, community colleges government entities, policy decision makers, community based NOPs, job seekers and other key stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication skills; keen appreciation for follow up, follow through, and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and without supervision.

  • Experience working in and with industry; good working knowledge of the region’s high demand industries especially as it relates to the workforce needs of employers.

  • Knowledge of economic and workforce development practices, systems, and program design; knowledge of training systems.

  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing and making presentations to groups and individuals.

Hours: Minimum of 40 hour weekly

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000

Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

Application Process:

Please email your resume and cover letter to:

Mang Xiong - WUCMAA Executive Director

E-mail: mang@wucmaa.org