Manager - Compton Worksource And Southwest College
Southwest College -Los Angeles, Ca
Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of the WorkSource Center. Plan and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage staff for optimum performance.•Exceeded all performance goals for FY 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 by 10.1% or higher for all programs.•Managed the successful operation of the Compton WorkSource Center’s daily activities by developing local partnerships to provide jobs, social services & resources to customers. •Established Community… Show more Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of the WorkSource Center. Plan and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage staff for optimum performance.•Exceeded all performance goals for FY 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 by 10.1% or higher for all programs.•Managed the successful operation of the Compton WorkSource Center’s daily activities by developing local partnerships to provide jobs, social services & resources to customers. •Established Community collaboration and partnerships with many organizations that serve foster youth, Veterans, mature workers and laid off customers. Organizations include: DCFS, Probation Dept., EDD, City of Compton, City of Refuge, Right Way Foundation, First Place for Youth, and many more.•Created recruitment and outreach strategies for customers in need of services as well as with companies in need of job seekers; some strategies include: oral presentations at city council meetings, attend business mixers, club meetings, ads in local paper, and publishing of success stories. •Lead team in effectively organizing and providing workforce development activities for youth that included mentorship programs, subsidized & unsubsidized employment, on-the-job training, soft skills and more. •Set up regular meetings with partner agencies and volunteers to develop strategies to best serve the community in all aspects of customers need. i.e. employment, housing, training, etc. Show less