Kelly Lapetino, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Essential functions of this position:
• Plan and administer workforce services for job seekers and businesses in Northern Illinois.
• Work with the Deputy Director and team to develop, plan, and administer major components of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act, and other workforce programs.
• Develop strategies for the delivery of industry/sector-based services in Northern Illinois Region which fall under trade assistance, rapid response, and layoff aversion.
• Analyze statutes and regulations of programs funded within the Northern Illinois Region.
• Work with industry associations and related groups focused on key industry sectors.

Chicago Heights

• Essential functions of this position:
• Meet the demand for new and relevant programs, addressed local business needs, recognized and responded to rapid technological advancements and understood the need for program agility.
• Provided leadership in developing and implementing educational programs that responded to the changing workforce environment through research, assessment and planning.
• Researched and developed proposals and grants as alternative funding streams such as state and federally funded workforce training programs.
• Served as liaison with the Division of Academic Affairs in developing and coordinating credit and non-credit programs.

Joliet, IL

• Essential functions of this position:
• Conducted post-graduation surveys and provided statistical data regarding student and alumni placement to the University.
• Provided comprehensive individual and group career counseling services to a diverse University audience.
• Maintained a close working relationship with the Illinois Small College Placement Association actively participating in various committees, functions and activities of the organization.
• Developed a working relationship with community businesses, educational institutions and other organizations in order to provide career and internship opportunities for students and alumni.

• Essential functions of this position:
• Responsible for meeting grant guidelines and performance measures under the Workforce Investment Act, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities, the Department of Labor, and additional Foundations.
• Planned and coordinated programs so that the institutional goals, objectives, and requirements of state and federal laws and regulations were met and contracted services provided.
• Networked with other employment and training service providers, business and local development groups and professional organizations.
• Secured supplemental sources of funding including grant writing and prepared various reports to provide narrative and statistical data for program and student outcomes.
• Managed the human resources development; provided content area expertise in the hiring of program coordinators and instructors; coordinated logistics of related soft skills workshops and classroom instruction; designed.

Doctor Of Education, Leadership, Learning, And Stewardship

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi

Master Of Science, Training And Development, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega

Business Administration, Management And Operations