Scott Dietz
Driving workforce innovation through strategic partnerships, program design, and multimillion-dollar grant management.
- Role
- Director, Workforce Development at Catalyst Connection
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Dietz
I was born and raised in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania before coming to Pittsburgh…
Experience
Director, Workforce Development
Oct 2005 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Headline: Driving workforce innovation through strategic partnerships, program design, and multimillion-dollar grant management.Description:* Lead the strategy, design, and execution of workforce and STEM initiatives, managing $8M+ in federal, state, and private foundation grants (USDOL, ARC, HUD, PA L&I, DOD, Heinz Endowments, RK Mellon, Grable, Arconic, and Allegheny County).* Built the workforce team from 1 to 6 members, mentoring and coaching team members who have advanced into leadership roles with new skills and responsibilities.* Directed the apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and teacher training programs, aligning pipelines with employer needs and consistently exceeding grant performance deliverables.* Created and scaled the Industry 4.0 Teacher Academy, training 60+ educators annually and generating $60K+ in recurring grant revenue.* Planned and executed the annual Manufacturing Workforce Conference, convening 150–225 attendees and managing every aspect of event strategy, sponsorship, and execution.* Launched two mobile manufacturing career exploration games, downloaded times by students and educators.* Built partnerships with 100+ manufacturers, 60+ school districts, and 60+ STEM organizations to bridge education and workforce needs.* Recognized speaker and advisor, quoted in local and national media on workforce development, manufacturing careers, and Industry 4.0 innovation.
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Social Media
- Marketing Communications
- Team Building
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Photography
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Relations
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Recruiting
- Public Speaking
- Entrepreneurship
- Change Management
- Business Development
- E-Commerce
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