James Moore
Director of Career Pathways Initiatives | Higher Education & Workforce Development Leader | Student Success & Community Partnership Builder | Career Readiness Advocate
- Role
- Director of Career Pathways Initiatives at Lane College
- Location
- Memphis, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Moore
As the Director of Career Pathways Initiatives at Lane College, I am dedicated to empowering students to achieve their professional goals through strategic, carefully cultivated partnerships. These partnerships, combined with career readiness training and experiential learning opportunities, are the cornerstone of my approach. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, workforce development, and education, I specialize in building programs that connect academic learning to real-world employment outcomes.My work centers on expanding access, equity, and opportunity for students—especially first-generation college students and those from underserved communities. I take pride in cultivating strong employer relationships and designing high-impact internship programs that are not only beneficial but also transformative. These initiatives prepare students to compete and lead in today’s workforce, leaving a lasting impression on their professional journey.
Experience
Director of Career Pathways Initiatives
Aug 2025 — Present · Jackson, TN, US
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive career readiness programs for undergraduate students.Partner with regional employers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to expand paid internship and employment opportunities.Organize campuswide career workshops, networking events, and industry panels.Oversee professional development initiatives, including resume clinics, mock interviews, and career mentoring.Strengthen employer engagement and student placement through data-driven strategies and collaborative partnerships with academic divisions.
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Executive Leadership
2018 — 2019
LeMoyne-Owen College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
1988 — 1991
Skills
- Program Management
- Research
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Event Management
- Grants
- Community Organizing
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Youth Development
- Social Networking
- Policy
- Strategy
- Recruiting
- Staff Development
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Non-Profits
- Leadership Development
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Public Relations
- Public Policy
- Grassroots Organizing
- Policy Analysis
- Fundraising
- Volunteer Management
- Training
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Communications
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