Karen Quesnel

About Karen Quesnel

Experienced workforce development professional, dedicated to shaping and executing strategic visions in workforce development. Skilled in coordinating comprehensive state planning, budgeting, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs on behalf of the state workforce board. Proven track record in compliance, evaluation of outcomes, and collaborating with workforce development boards and stakeholders. Committed to fostering productive collaborations between public agencies, businesses, and the community to drive effective workforce strategies. Proficient in strategic planning, project management, and communication with an in-depth understanding of the workforce system and its regulations and administration.

Experience

1. Wioa State Program Manager

   Ct Office Of Workforce Strategy

   Jun 2024 — Present · Hartford County, CT, US

   Responsible for coordinating the state\'s WIOA planning, budgeting, and implementation of statewide programs and services. Oversee measurement and evaluation of outcomes, best practices and ROI across WIOA-funded programs. Ensures compliance with WIOA regulations, issues and updates system policies on behalf of the state workforce board, collaborates and coordinates with CTDOL, CSDE, ADS, the Workforce Development Boards and other stakeholders on WIOA-funded programs and services.

Education

• Institute of Technology and Business Development/CCSU

  Lean Operations

  2000 — 2000

• Branford Hall Career Institute

  Certificate, Software and Network Administration

  1998 — 1999

• Connecticut Quality Council

  Certificate, Process Mapping and Systems Thinking

  2000 — 2000

• RPI at Work

  Certificate, Lean Facilitator

  2001 — 2001

• Bay Path University

  B.S., Business Administration

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Business
• Case Managment
• Career Management
• Program Management
• Economic Development
• Grants
• Job Search Strategies
• Organizational Development
• Resume
• Interviewing Skills
• Policy
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Job Coaching
• Business Information
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Interview Preparation
• Workshops
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Excel
• Grant Preparation
• Job Fairs
• Coaching
• Access
• Case Management
• Resume Writing
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Business Consultation
• On the Job Training
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Career Assessment
• Public Speaking
• Career Counseling