Oversee the implementation of the TANF Employment and Training Programs in the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Oversee the investment of federal and state job training money to help Philadelphia residents connect to employmentDevelop innovative strategies with employers to build talent pipelinesIn Partnership with the Philadelphia Works Board members and the Mayor of Philadelphia design a comprehensive workforce development system in PhiladelphiaManage an annual budget of $65 million dollars which provides services to approximately 40,000 residents annually.Contract with key providers such as the Community College of Philadelphia, District 1199c Training and Upgrade Fund, JEVS, Impact Human Services, Nueva Esperonza, Eckerd Youth Services and Thomas Jefferson University to provide services to Philadelphia residents in need of employment

* Oversee the development of workforce training programs* Develop customized training programs with employers* Increase the capacity of Goodwill services in Delaware County

I oversee the implementation of employer based Industry Partnerships. These partnerships develop training programs for current staff and future employees

I oversaw the investment and implementationof a $ 10 million dollar program for adults and dislocated workers. I was responsible for the delivery of career/counseling/placement services in 6 Careerlink Centers in Philadelphia.