Wendy Garcia

Senior Special Programs Manager One Stop Service Lead @Capital Workforce Partners

Hartford, CT, US

Program Oversight: Lead and manage high-impact programs and grants, including ARPA Career ConneCT ($9M), H-1B One Workforce ($10M), Remediation Pilot ($1.6M), and US EDA Good Jobs Challenge ($4.9M).• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee projects from pre-award to post-award, ensuring timely and successful execution.• Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and policies, ensuring transparency and accountability.• Planning and Reporting: Design project schedules, streamline procedures, and develop reporting systems to track progress, outcomes, and KPIs.• Marketing and Outreach: Lead marketing and outreach efforts to engage and support effective initiatives.• Sector-Focused Programs: Oversee sector-specific programs, including training, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and job placement services.• Contract Management: Develop and manage contracts, ensuring performance goals and deadlines are met.• Budget Oversight: Oversee budget development, monitor financial performance, and ensure fiscal responsibility.• Outcome Achievement: Track grant outcomes and ensure targets and compliance standards are met.• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a key contact for statewide stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.• Partnership Building: Foster strong relationships with workforce development partners, including boards, training providers, and state agencies.• Leadership: Lead and supervise a diverse team, modeling strong work ethics, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative approach to achieving program goals.

Charter Oak State College

Bachelor of Science