Connecticut Innovations · 13 hours ago
Workforce Development Specialist
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expConnecticut Innovations is a strategic venture capital arm passionate about serving its portfolio of companies. The Workforce Development Specialist will support initiatives aimed at enhancing community prosperity through workforce development programs, focusing on building career pathways in STEM fields.
BiotechnologyEnergyInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Help develop and implement new workforce service models, talent pipelines and regional partnerships; implement plans with clear milestones and success metrics
Support the planning, execution, oversight and evaluation of strategic projects and events
Serve as a liaison to external stakeholders involved in workforce development initiatives, ensuring communication, collaboration and seamless execution
Develop and monitor metrics and benchmarks for each initiative, track performance indicators, assess areas for improvement and refine the execution of innovative initiatives
Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional internal teams to ideate, prioritize and develop innovative approaches that will optimize program effectiveness and advance strategic plan outcomes
Identify funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure financial support for strategic and innovative programs, pilots and initiatives
Help with grant proposals to fund workforce development initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, policy administration, marketing, or equivalent
1 year of experience or internship experiences in a professional setting
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and quickly react to changing business needs while meeting firm deadlines
Ability to manage time effectively and keep on top of education and workforce trends
Personal pride in producing output at high quality
Ability to be a good team player with a collaborative approach
Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
Strong communication skills to articulate persuasively and clearly about the organization's mission, value and initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
Company
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew J. McCooe
CEO
Douglas J. Roth
Managing Director
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