As the Program Manager for gener8tor Skills Accelerator in Northeast Wisconsin, I support those who are unemployed or under-employed to rebuild their confidence and develop new skills in a variety of in-demand career tracks.Career seekers earn no-cost certifications that help to distinguish them as candidates; receive support in crafting "deliverables" like a résumé, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and interviewing skills; and connect with our employer network through our Placements team -- this is all designed to ensure our graduates are job ready.gener8tor Skills provides a concierge-level service with a focus on supporting those who might not have had as many opportunities due to their race, place or gender. Like Shrek, I've got a lot of layers:~ My skills as a Program Manager include verbal & written communication, organization, time management and documentation~ My strengths as a Career Coach include empathy, emotional intelligence, problem-solving and accountability~ My saavy as a Human Being includes a curious mind and seeking joy in the absurdLet's connect if:+ You reside in Northeast Wisconsin and would like to learn more about our no-cost, short-term, in-demand training, OR+ You are a business seeking to tap into a talent pool of lifetime learners (especially if you offer remote roles), OR+ You're fun and you have a knack for creating engaging contentHere's some stuff I've done:* I was a professional photojournalist for 20 years published in National Geographic, Rolling Stone and many, many more* I lead the team responsible for Collaborate to Succeed which has been called "Wisconsin's premier one-day workforce development conference."* I created, hosted and produced the WI Work Here podcast
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