Raul Sanchez Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

As a dedicated Workforce Development Program Manager at MTP, I’m passionate about empowering jobseekers and advancing equity. Here’s how I make an impact:About MTP:MTP, affiliated with the Minnesota AFL-CIO, connects individuals to union jobs and upgrades incumbent worker skills.Our mission: Strengthen the pipeline for underserved populations into stable.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Provided employment services to unemployed Minnesotans to advance economic opportunity for all and give people hope whenever they lose a job or face life’s challenges.
• Effectively managed a team of 11 career counselors, job developer and compliance specialist to provide outstanding service to our clients on their quest for better jobs.
• Coordinated transition to remote work environment and working from home systems to keep our services available to clients during the shutdown due to the COVID19 Pandemic in 2020/2021.
• Implemented a system that encourages training allowing our clients to find better jobs by obtaining credentials in fields with strong job growth.
• Coordinated weekly meetings to discuss training requests from our clients to provide financial support for those who qualify for assistance based on their employment plans.
• Interpreted and followed state/federal regulatory rules, procedures, and administrative policies; to maintain compliance with the MN Department of Employment & Economic Development.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Provided support services for dislocated worker program participants and teamster members to assist with available services and program benefits.
• Interviewed and assessed teamster members and dislocated workers experiencing personal and family problems to provide appropriate level of support and services.
• Conducted financial assessment of clients and teamster members, and reviewed clients financial support request for panel consideration to determine eligibility.
• Assisted staff with support services requests and referrals to assist clients and program participants with additional access to social services in the community.
• Worked in conjunction with partner vendors, including United Way and NuVantage Employee Resource to ensure uniform quality service delivery for all clients.
• Collaborated with teamster union locals comprising the clients of Teamsters Service Bureau, including teamsters’ business agents, and employer contacts.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Provided client assessment, case management and general information for Spanish and English-speaking clients regarding available services and program procedures.
• Utilized research, planning, and job development skills to provide educational and employment opportunities for a diversity of unemployed and under-employed dislocated workers.
• Developed individual employment and/or training plans, while helping with job search, career counseling and educational options.
• Met with clients to assess and evaluate individual employment needs; provided agency referrals as necessary and accurately process intake paperwork.
• Verified, authorized, and initiated payment of tuition, books, fees, and supportive services as requested by program participants; handled school inquiries regarding client enrollment.
• Interpreted and followed state/federal regulatory rules, procedures, and administrative policies; maintained files and case notes for MN Department of Employment & Economic Development.