PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Training & Employment Partnership Specialist will help individuals on the path to life success, by providing assistance in identifying resources and support services within the community. You will develop employment, training and academic relationships between training programs, academic institutions, and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. You will assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support on the job or vocational/academic programs. The Training & Employment Partnership Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities. Additional duties include vocational guidance, job development, job placement and employer education.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 (Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)

Develop and service employment, vocational and academic relationships between youth and community employers and vocational / academic schools and programs, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. Assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and support academic and vocational placement. Organize tours of local colleges, universities, and other educational institutions as well as local career technical training and credentialing institutions. Develops at one new educational/training linkage per quarter that meets the needs and interest of CovWorks youth. The Training & Employment Partnership Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication and problem-solving skill building activities. Develop one new educational / training linkage and 5 employment placements a month. Duties as assigned.