Earl McDowell
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Director of workforce development specializing in strategic planning and program design. Created training initiatives that enhanced job readiness for formerly incarcerated individuals, leading to measurable employment outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Workforce Development
Hope for Prisoners. Web
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2021 - Current
- Developed workforce training programs for individuals transitioning from incarceration, improving their employability and reintegration into society.
- Facilitated job readiness and life skills workshops, empowering participants to secure employment and navigate daily challenges.
- Collaborated with local businesses to identify employment opportunities for clients.
- Mentored staff in effective communication and engagement strategies with participants.
- Coordinated partnerships with community organizations, increasing resource availability and support for program participants.
Consultant
Department of Energy
Washington, DC
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Developing workforce readiness programs for formerly incarcerated individuals in the energy sector
- Conducted analysis of workforce needs in the energy sector to identify necessary training for job acquisition.
- Conducted analysis of workforce needs and in the energy sector, as far as training is needed to secure a job.
- Developed a workforce resource map that outlines training providers and programs throughout the United States.
Deputy Administrator
State Of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2008 - 09.2015
- Established Workforce Solutions for industry sector councils to identify job training opportunities that best meet economic goals.
- Brought together decision makers from business, government, education, and labor to align workforce development strategies.
- Identified and addressed delivery of industry-specific training to ensure relevance to job market needs.
- Encouraged public/private partnerships and facilitated innovations in workforce development policy and practices to enhance community engagement.
Associate Professor
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Teach criminal justices' classes at the undergraduate level and graduate level.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Prepare lesson plan and syllabus for criminal justice classes.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CABachelor of Science -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Chapman
Orange, CASkills
- Workforce training
- Program design
- Needs assessment
- Policy writing
- Community partnerships
- Job readiness
Timeline
Director of Workforce Development
Hope for Prisoners. Web
01.2021 - Current
Consultant
Department of Energy
09.2019 - 09.2021
Associate Professor
University of Phoenix
09.2008 - 05.2015
Deputy Administrator
State Of Nevada
01.2008 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science -
Arizona State University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Chapman