Kelly Copp
Program Manager | Connecting education and industry | Believer in Building People Up and Opening New Pathways
- Role
- Program Manager Workforce Development at Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
- Location
- Bellevue, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kelly Copp
Program and project management roles that focus on envisioning, developing and presenting programs and events that are relevant and sustainable.* 12-years experience training and supervising staffs of 7-20 * 8-Years experience writing grants, developing best practices programs, and partnering with a diverse community coalition.* 12-years of focused dedication to creating workforce development solutions in ambiguous environments. PERSONAL QUALITIES: Myers-Briggs: INTP Clifton Strengths Finder: Ideation, Individualization, Input, Learner, and Strategic Project Management, Program Management, Grant Management, Adult Learning, Special Projects or innovative program development opportunities.
Experience
Program Manager Workforce Development
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
Mar 2024 — Present · US
Drive key objectives for the ICAP grant in partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce, culminating in the successful delivery of a 3-year workforce development project.Cultivate strategic relationships with aerospace manufacturing stakeholders and workforce development partners to support industry growth and innovation.Manage post-award administration for a $300K+ ICAP grant, ensuring compliance with sponsor and state regulations, and aligning expenditures with detailed financial projections and budgetary goals.Develop the regional aerospace cluster by securing grant opportunities, fostering collaboration, and building partnerships to address future workforce needs.Spearhead workforce training content creation, producing video shorts, podcasts, career guides, and industry highlights to engage and inform diverse audiences.Represent PNAA at industry events and networking opportunities to amplify organizational impact.Coordinate grant deliverables, including financial reports, progress updates, and stakeholder communications, while maintaining alignment on requirements and timelines with partners.Designed and facilitated a STEM workshop for K-12 educators, emphasizing aerospace career pathways and partnering with Career Connect to expand outreach.
Education
Seattle University
Student Development Administration
Coe College
BA
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