Philosophy of Strategic Solutions 4 U, LLCWorkforce development takes a “people-first” approach to business development. This approach offers strategies to improve an individual’s potential in the workplace and their career trajectory. Workforce development not only improves their prospects in life, but also leads to downstream benefits for businesses.Strategic Solutions 4 U advises business through:• Employee Training Grants (Local, State, and Federal)• Department of Labor (DOL) Apprenticeship Programs• On the Job Training (OJT) • Business Certification• Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC)• Employer/Employee Educational Training Plan Consulting

• Created a workforce pipeline for FCA U.S., Transmission/Casting Division in Central Indiana. • Disseminate & foster the awareness of the career opportunities available in the field of manufacturing. • Enhance/augment the public perception of manufacturing as a high-tech, high-skilled, state-of-the-art ‘Advanced Manufacturing’ career. • Assembled & orchestrated a collaborative partnership with FCA U.S., Ivy Tech Community College, local High Schools & Career Technical Centers and the State Department of Education to expand educational opportunities for Central IN high school students in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. • Industrial Technology Education Program (ITEP) developed & implemented. • Networked & cooperated with Ivy Tech Community College at the region and state levels to develop and advance the ITEP project with industry intensive curriculum. • Initiated the collaborative endeavor for FCA U.S. with Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region to receive a $3.27M grant from the Federal DOL Youth Career Connect program focusing on integrating education and career skills initiatives to build and “skill-up” America’s future workforce. • ITEP offers Educational Pathways and Career Pathways • Mentor program initiated: partner school mentors provide instructors contact for educational support and assistance; study students gain the invaluable experience of working on the plant floor in a manufacturing environment with a selected mentor. • Public perception of manufacturing is changing with community outreach. • Developed Maintenance Supervisor CoOp Pathway Educational program for Associate Degree MET Students. • Initiated & coordinated MBA FCA CoHort program with Indiana University. • Initiated & coordinated Bachelor's Degree program with Indiana University for FCA employees with an Associate Degree.• Initiated & coordinated Certification to Associate Degree program FCA employees.

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County Extension Director, Economic Community Development, Agricultural/Natural Resources, Leadership Development 4-H Youth DevelopmentThe primary function of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service (CES) is education, helping people identify and solve problems by providing scientific and technical knowledge directly to individuals, groups and organizations.The County Extension Office is an administrative unit in the Cooperative Extension Service.The success of the Cooperative Extension program depends upon the county staff working as a team.CES works closely with individuals, citizen committees, community organizations, study groups and agencies in problem definition and implementation of educational programs at the local level.CES works on problems and present information that the people of the community request.The primary program focus is on meeting the informal educational needs of the people in each county.CES provides educational programs in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family sciences, 4-H/Youth development, leadership and community development, and to assist with other University programs of education, research and service established for the welfare of the citizens of Indiana.The County Extension Director (CED) is administratively responsible to the District Director of the Cooperative Extension Service to coordinate and report the county unit's progress concerning the administrative functions including:PERSONNEL MANAGEMENTo New Staff Placemento Professional Staffo Secretarial Staff

After 33 years in education, I was fortunate to take and early retirement from Purdue University. My passion has been and will continue to be to serve and enhance the lives of others through educational services empowering these individuals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful lifelong learners in our dynamically changing world. I am a dependable, results-oriented professional with a solid performance track and committed to the principle for individuals to increase knowledge, understanding and skills for personal enrichment, professional development, upward economic mobility, and career advancement. I would be interested in speaking with you to discuss the value that my strengths and experience can bring to your organization.

2002-2007 Administer of Purdue University -Tipton County Lilly Endowment, Inc Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE) Grant - $4,862,378.Purdue-Tipton County Extension Education Center's foremost vision is driven by the development and implementation of a community learning center. The mission of this center is to extend the concept of public education beyond the traditional K-12 program by coordinating and/or offering the tools that individuals need to realize the benefits that a quality education and training can provide. Enhancing the quality of life for Tipton County residents will result from embracing a lifelong learning philosophy.Key CAPE Grant Goals and Objectives Include:• Connect all areas of the county to educational resources and build public awareness.• Increase educational attainment and performance of all Tipton residents, including at-risk youth.• Develop educational and economic development partnerships in which a number of Tipton organizations determine, develop and work toward a common set of educational goals.• Assist in creation of a culture in which education and literacy are valued and Tipton adults model lifelong learning behaviors they wish youth to emulate.• Demonstrate the social and economic benefits that can be achieved through investments in long-term training and lifelong learning.• Develop an increasingly skilled workforce, ultimately attracting new jobs for better skilled workforce.• Promote the economic development of the County.• Assist adults and other family members in moving from illiteracy, through functional literacy, to technological literacy.• Prepare Tipton children to succeed in school.• Enhance teaching strategies through better curriculum based on sound teaching practices.

College Instructor, Purdue University College of EducationCollege of Education - History and Philosophy of Extension EducationResponsibilities include:• Course and Curriculum design • Promotion of the course • Administration of course• Instruction of material • Testing /Evaluation of students• Course Evaluation• Student Advising

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