Youth Workforce Navigator & Career Pathways Advocate

State of Missouri

Columbia Township (MO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 74,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

The State of Missouri is recruiting for a role within the Department focused on workforce development with CPS collaboration. The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and work-life balance while helping to build the workforce of the future in Missouri.

Applicants should be prepared to engage with students, educators, and partners to connect education with employment opportunities, career pathways, and support services that enable self-sufficiency and sustaining wages across the state's

Qualifications

Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel, public administration or closely related area, including military service.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and approve eligibility and enrollment for COTY, Wagner/Peyser and Quest funded programs.
Case manage all participants in the COTY/Wagner/Peyser programs.
Establish soft skills training to participants.
Provide access to information regarding career pathways.
Assist CPS students, teachers, counselors, and others with understanding Missouri workforce and Missouri's workforce system.
Facilitate student access to related education, employment, training, and support services.
Coordinate outreach and engagement activities.
Engage with area employers, education entities and community organizations to support CPS student workforce needs.