Thomas Hooper Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

• Provides leadership and management of sector-based programs including the development and execution of strategies and oversight of all funding streams. Develops and execute plans, policies and programs that support.
• Liaison for the Workforce Skills Cabinet, working to implement and execute innovative programming and strategies in the CommCorp ecosystem.
• Works closely with CFO/Finance and Program team in oversight of fiduciary responsibilities and contract management for these programs.
• Develops strategies to support streamlining organization operations and operational efficiencies, revises workflows and strategies as needed to improve performance, assure quality, and attain staff and client.
• Oversees and manages procurement activities, including soliciting and reviewing proposals from prospective grantees.
• Negotiates budgets and scopes of service with grantees; conducts grantee orientation activities to ensure effective start-up and implementation.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Responsible for guiding the efforts of Year Up (YU) in 1-2 priority geographic markets, leading the development of multi-year comprehensive ecosystem and market building approaches. Worked in collaboration with YU’s.
• Synthesized critical data to support the evaluation of growth and new opportunities for YU’s expansion in geographic markets.
• Supported high-growth, strategic internal and external partnerships that delivered innovative solutions to support talent development and meet employer demand. Helped develop and maintain external relationships to.
• Created and shared ecosystem growth thought leadership and cross-industry perspectives with current and prospective stakeholders.
• Engaged and solidified YU’s seat at the table in critical market coalitions and partnerships, and highlighted YU’s brand and organizational value proposition with market leaders.

Boston, MA, US

Leads the development of new strategic sector strategies, work-based learning initiatives, and innovative workforce development/economic development projects, including state sector strategies, regional sector partnerships, and apprenticeship projects.Builds and maintains effective collaborations with key JFF stakeholders, including comprehensive technical.

Boston, MA, US

Led business development activities with federal and state agencies and foundations focused on sector and place-based strategies, career pathways, and the integration of economic and workforce development. Responsibilities included identifying funding opportunities, developing concepts, negotiating with partners, and budget development. Managed JFF’s.

• Manage education and training grant programs including Green Jobs and Health Care Training, Community-Based Job Training and Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grants.
• Lead the development of core principles and requirements for grant programs. Key elements of programs include addressing demonstrated employer needs, providing training that leads to credentials, establishing.
• Develop program policies to help grantees meet their goals, such as guidance on paid work experience and supportive services which help participants find employment, and planning for program sustainability.
• Oversee the development of technical assistance such as an electronic tool kit on the Federal Bonding Program and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, webinars on placement strategies, and peer-to-peer learning activities..
• Manage performance management activities. Oversee the development and implementation of information technology systems to collect grant reports. Lead the development of reporting requirements and guidance and manage.

Washington, DC, US

• Oversaw a pilot project that invested $3 million in innovative skills training and placement projects serving older workers. Project focus areas aligned with the priorities identified by a national task force on aging.
• Led the team that developed the funding application for Senior Community Service Employment Program grantees. Identified program components for grantees to address, such as identifying local employment opportunities.
• Lead for two regional partnerships in ETA’s WIRED initiative, providing them with technical assistance and linking them with peers. ETA WIRED Lead for collaboration with U.S. Department of Transportation.

Washington, DC, US

• Led the selection of eight workforce development projects focused on the construction and transportation industries totaling $14.2 million. Evaluated proposed projects on the role of employers, strength of.
• Authored a report on workforce development challenges in the construction industry, such as recruiting potential workers and developing the skills of entry-level workers, and solutions to these challenges.
• Developed partnerships with trade associations and employers in the construction and transportation industries to address their workforce needs. Lead staff member for forums where employers discussed their workforce.

Master Of Public Affairs, Public Policy

Ba, Political Science, With A Concentration In Public Policy