Workforce Development Trainer

What background brought you here? Were you a teacher in the past?

Asked by slowgrind about 11 years ago

Yes, you are correct. I was a teacher. I definitely use many similar skills and the training of being in the classroom with children has many parallels to working with adults around vocation. Clearly there are differences and there has been a lot I've had to learn and continue to learn about the job market and how companies tend to go about their hiring processes.

The individuals you work with - are they there voluntarily? Are they motivated to achieve in the workforce, or is this like traffic school for them?

Asked by Bumpy Ryde about 11 years ago

Fortunately, yes, they do attend voluntarily. There is no mandate for them to be there and they are not receiving anything for there attendance (like public assistance benefits). That certainly makes a big difference, that they choose to be there. They definitely are motivated to work, it's not traffic school.

How much do your services cost? If you're serving low-income people, do you do it pro bono?

Asked by Titus about 11 years ago

Our services are offered at no cost to participants. We are funded by a foundation that funds our program and the costs associated with it. Its not pro bono.

What kinds of jobs do your students (or clients, however you refer to them) typically land as a result of your help?

Asked by maaaarcus about 11 years ago

Do you help mostly well-educated people who got downsized, or people who never finished high-school or something?

Asked by twtw about 11 years ago

I've heard that a lot of non-profit folks walk around with a holier-than-thou attitude. Has that been your experience?

Asked by Margeaux about 11 years ago

What made you go the non-profit route? Are there times when you wish you'd gone a different (for-profit) way?

Asked by Ravens2013 about 11 years ago