Special Projects Business Consultant

Special Projects Business Consultant

Job Category : Community Development & Family Services

Requisition Number : SPECI005841

Posted : September 16, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

BakerRipley Central, 4450 Harrisburg, Houston, TX 77011, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Employer Engagement & Consultation : Work directly with business leaders to assess workforce challenges and provide tailored solutions that align with both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce development goals.
• Special Project Implementation : Serve as subject matter expert and employer liaison for programs such as OJT, Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning, and other innovative training models. Guide employers through program design, compliance, and implementation.
• Training & Upskilling Solutions : Assist employers in accessing resources like the Skills Development Fund, Current Worker Training grants, and CTE partnerships to strengthen employee pipelines and improve retention.
• Partnership Development : Collaborate with education providers, workforce board staff, economic development organizations, and state agencies to build pathways that connect employers with qualified talent and training opportunities.
• Program Advocacy & Promotion : Lead outreach, presentations, and employer roundtables to promote the adoption of Registered Apprenticeships and other special project initiatives as workforce strategies.
• Data & Reporting : Track and evaluate outcomes for employers engaged in special projects, ensuring compliance with program requirements while demonstrating impact on employer performance and workforce metrics.
• Innovation & Best Practices : Research, pilot, and recommend new employer services that expand the reach of traditional workforce solutions, ensuring the One Stop Career Office remains at the forefront of workforce innovation.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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