Catherine Awwad
President and CEO @Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board
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WORK HISTORY
President and CEO @Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board
Waterbury, CT, US
Company/Organization: Northwest Regional Workforce Investment BoardPosition/Title: Executive DirectorLocation: Waterbury, CTDates of Employment: 2003 to PresentDescription: Oversees operations and strategic planning to build and maintain a strong workforce, serving as the basis to attract businesses to the Northwest region of Connecticut. Manages a 15-person team and a $12M budget, with accountability for regulatory compliance. Works with the Department of Labor to direct workforce development programs in urban, suburban, and rural communities in 41 municipalities. Directs an on-site program that provides a pathway for participants to earn GED and ESL credentials. Maintains a construction career initiative that has trained over participants over the past eight years in abatement, brownfield reclamation, carpentry, welding, and electrical work. Selected for one of 25 awards out of 250 applications for funding from US Fed Tech Hires to build a boot camp for 300 individuals to learn the skills necessary for CompTIA certifications. Debuted Future Bankers in Connecticut, a banking apprenticeship program for high school students, in partnership with the Center for Financial Training in Colorado. Secured and administered grants that included a $3M H1B grant from the United States Department of Labor, a $694K National Emergency Grant, and a $200K Brownfield Job Training Grant from the EPA. Additional initiatives include HomeWorks a program to address homelessness through a Tenant Based Rental Assistance program and job training, as well as a program to help individuals impacted by opioid addiction.ABOUT THE NORTHWEST REGIONAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDThe Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board promotes business growth and economic opportunity by expediting talent matching and providing access to training programs that address skill gaps.
EDUCATION
Mass College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Science
Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm, Pharmacy
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm, Pharmacy
SKILLS
ABOUT CATHERINE AWWAD
VALUE PROPOSITION I deliver solid results in workforce development and strategic planning, with experience building programs to create skilled and credentialed workers that serve as the basis for attracting business investment and driving growth. My success is driven by my ability to direct teams of professionals engaged in workforce development programs in urban, suburban, and rural communities.SUMMARY Engaging Workforce Development Strategist and Leader possessing a winning blend of business expertise, skill in project and program management, and practical experience in grant administration. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning the effort of strong teams with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Develops and leads programs centered on industry recognized credentials, trade skills development, technical boot camps, GED and ESL credentialing, and apprenticeships within specific industries. Secures and administers grants that have included a $4M Tech Hires grant from the United States Department of Labor. Supervises a team of 19 direct reports while administering a $20M budget.Specialties: Operations Management, Strategic Leadership, Workforce Development, Economic Regional Analysis, Grant Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Relationships, Job Training, Team Leadership
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