Penny Jahraus
Director of Career-connected Learning @South Metro-Salem Stem Partnership
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Career-connected Learning @South Metro-Salem Stem Partnership
Wilsonville, OR, US
Director of Career-Connected Learning across the South Portland Metro & Salem regions. • Market, design, and coordinate grant-funded workforce training and educational programming, collaborating with 30+ school districts, higher ed, workforce boards, industry partners, and community-based organizations.• Administer $865K+ in multi-source federal and foundation funding; monitor budgets, track deliverables, ensure compliance, produce outcomes-based reports for stakeholders.• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement clean energy and healthcare workforce initiatives, including high school internships, career pathway development, and Oregon Clean Energy Workforce Coalition (OCEWC).[2022-25: 225 students served, 50+ stakeholders engaged from 40 organizations]• Leverage project management tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Zoom) to manage workflows, track outcomes, and coordinate with stakeholders for exceptional service experiences.• Secure $46K+ in annual sponsorships and manage strategic partnerships with organizations including PGE, Pacific Power, and First Tech.• Coordinate large-scale events such as Manufacturing Day, Industry-Educator Speed Networking, and site visits featuring a variety of industry sectors.[2023-25: 3,900 students, 500 educators, and 1,040 industry participants; 92% reported very good/excellent satisfaction with events]• Convene and facilitate statewide Career Connected Learning professional learning community (PLC) to align practices and promote system-wide collaboration across 10 organizations.• Lead regional partnerships with K-20, industry, and community organizations to expand college and career access for historically underserved students (ELs, with disabilities, 1st-gen)• Design and train K-20 educators and industry volunteers focused on developing academic and professional (employability) skills aligned with industry needs.
EDUCATION
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German + TESOL Certificate & ESL Endorsement
George Fox University
MAT (Masters in Teaching), ECE/ELE + Reading Endorsement
SKILLS
ABOUT PENNY JAHRAUS
Collaborative and results-driven program manager with 7+ years of experience developing and delivering equity-focused workforce training and educational programs. Skilled at designing, marketing, and coordinating specialized training that advances diverse client needs and institutional goals. Proven success managing complex, grant-funded projects, and achieving measurable outcomes. Recognized for fostering inclusive, welcoming environments, and building/sustaining trust-based, collaborative partnerships across education, multiple industry sectors, and workforce boards. Passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments (K-20), mentoring faculty, and supporting student transitions to college and careers. Published standards-based, culturally responsive, and technology-integrated Open Educational Resources (OER) ESL curricula. Clifton & VIA Strengths: Responsibility | Learner | Harmony | Developer | Perseverance | Teamwork
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