Nichole Stephenson
Program Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with partner agencies to foster productive partnerships and achieve shared goals
- Identifying and attracting potential participants from diverse sources, such as high schools, trade schools, alternative schools, women’s groups, social service agencies, and strategically targeted high-traffic locations
- Assisting with applicant interviews and efficiently coordinating cohort schedules
- Preparing and delivering comprehensive reports to the Executive Director and key stakeholders, covering program data, financial reports, and other essential information
- Skillfully managing program finances, including securing and utilizing debit cards and checkbooks, adhering to approved budgets, procuring materials, collecting proof of payment, and submitting regular reports
- Collaborating with the Financial Manager to establish cohort budgets and request purchase orders
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SUMMARY
Experienced Program Coordinator dedicated to empowering and educating women, with a specialization in forging strategic partnerships to optimize training-to-employment pathways.
CERTIFICATIONS, TRAININGS, LICENSES
- Lead Supervisor Certification, EPA, 2023
- First Aid, CPR, AED Train The Trainer Certification, American Red Cross, 2022
- Community Preparedness, FEMA
- Community Emergency Response Teams, FEMA
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials, FEMA
- Silica Safety, OSHA
- Scaffold Safety, OSHA
- Supervisor Leadership Skills for a Safe Workplace
- Step Up for Women Construction Pre-apprenticeship Certificate, WV Women Work, 2018
EDUCATION
- Step Up for Women Construction Pre-apprenticeship Program, WV Women Work, 2018
ROLE WITH WEST VIRGINIA WOMEN WORK
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and management of the Step Up for Women Construction Pre-Apprenticeship training program through recruitment, business development, job development, & mentorship of students and alumni. The Program Coordinator reports to the Executive Director.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the program, including mentoring program staff, and managing facilities and equipment
- Develop proposed improvements to program policies and procedures to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with applicable regulations
- Create a “Power Map” that will be available to all students showing available resources such as food, clothing, transportation, education, etc.
- Lend expertise to the program via hands-on and skilled trades training
- Provide individual coaching and career development guidance to program participants and alumni
- Develop and maintain relationships with alumni to track their career progress and identify opportunities for continued growth and advancement
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates to the program.
- Conduct outreach to social service agencies, workforce offices, and other community organizations to promote the program and identify potential participants.
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers, unions, and industry associations to identify potential employment opportunities for program graduates.
- Collaborate with other organizations and stakeholders to develop and promote apprenticeship and job training programs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, funders, and other stakeholders to advance program goals and objectives.
- Actively participate in the Alumni group on Facebook, consistently posting updates and content to encourage increased engagement and participation
- Organize alumni events, providing an opportunity for former participants to reconnect and engage
- Conduct presentations at schools, organizations, and career fairs to promote the program
- Lead the development of the soft skills stand-alone training program
