Henry Elbert Sanders
Fordoche,Louisiana
Summary
Focused on continuing life's work by empowering diverse gifted individuals and supporting disadvantaged populations
Overview
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1
Certification
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Converted my statewide IBC Development Consultant position to a part-time basis
01.2020 - 01.2026
- In order to concentrate primarily on NCCER construction program development and fidelity. I developed training utilizing a vast majority of NCCER's construction programs, including its full construction safety training suite, construction project management, heavy equipment operations, masonry, concrete work, welding, carpentry, electrician, HVACR and fiber optic installer, to mention a few. I also developed non-NCCER programs, such as ASE certified automotive technician, National Restaurant Association's Culinary ServSafe Manager IBC, a Furniture Manufacturing Federal Apprenticeship, a Welder-Fitter Federal Apprenticeship, numerous small engine mechanic /EETC IBC programs statewide to mention a few. From beginning my career in steel fabrication, boilermaker, and structural fitting, through all of my full-time employment (46 years), Provided safety leadership and training for every type of staff and clientele I worked with. I have always been the safety leader, organizational safety representative, loss prevention officer and campus safety leader. More recently, Designed comprehensive safety program for inmate instructors, enabling them to become certified construction instructors and safety leaders for their students. Led initiatives in fall protection, field safety, and safety technology, enhancing the NCCER safety credentialing program.
- Provided expert advice to development consulting clients on best practices. on project planning and program priorities.
- Assessed client needs to identify key project requirements. and prepared strategic recommendations for development initiatives.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to synchronize project goals. with stakeholders to align goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Tapped by the Secretary
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Consulted on development of Industry Based Certification (IBC) programs for inmates in 8 state prisons and over a dozen Louisiana parish jails after budget constraints led LCTCS to discontinue its CTE programs in corrections. The corrections IBC model is unique to Louisiana - I developed, trained, certified and employed inmates as industry-credentialed instructors. Delivered IBC accredited train-the-trainer curriculums as Master Trainer to enhance program quality and instructor capabilities. Developed unique inmate-led teaching model, resulting in inmate trainees earning over four times the number of IBCs compared to the previous salaried instructor model. My model has dramatically increased credentialing efficiency and saved taxpayers tens of millions of dollars each year.
- Scheduled meetings to enhance collaboration among departmental leaders.
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated calendars for departmental leadership
- Facilitated and organized correspondence for public safety and corrections office staff to ensure timely responses. for public safety and corrections office staff
Education Curriculum Coordinator (Principal)
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (EHCC)
01.2000 - 01.2017
- ABE/GED, Adult Literacy CTE programs and NCCER certified offender led training. Authored and co-authored state and federal grant projects, including first Correctional Adult Education Grant, securing funding from 2000 to 2005. Organized Louisiana's first Offender Job Fair from 2001 to 2017, leading to acquisition of a 3 million-dollar Development Grant for computer networking and ETA fiber optic installer certifications.
- Developed and aligned correctional education curriculum with facility schedules and security rules. with facility schedules and security rules.
- Analyzed inmate lesson plans for compliance with EHCC educational standards and guidelines. for compliance with EHCC educational standards.
- Organized and coordinated classroom sessions with teachers, officers, and program staff for effective learning. with teachers, officers, and program staff.
LCTCS Assistant Director
Five-campus operation
01.1989 - 01.2000
- ABE/GED/CTE, included two public facilities, two men's correctional facilities and the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women; 50+ employees and 2,400 students per year; led state budget planning and control, coordinated SACS and COE accreditation, designed curriculum. wrote and administered LA and US Departments of Labor and Perkins Federal Grants, managed legislative reporting, analyzed data for accountability.
- Oversaw daily operations across five-campus system. across five-campus operation and aligned campus priorities.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize meeting times for campus leadership.
- Supported policy development and updated administrative procedures.
Technical Instructor
LCTCS
01.1979 - 01.1989
- Delivered technical instruction aligned with LCTCS workforce training standards.
- Developed and instructed courses in ABE/GED, electronics, nursing math, HVACR, automotive technology, welding, and steel fabrication to enhance student skills and knowledge.
- Developed curriculum for classroom and hands-on lab instruction.
- Demonstrated equipment use and safety procedures during training sessions.
Fitter/Fabricator/Shop Foreman/Project Manager
H&H Fabricators & Erectors
Port Allen
01.1978 - 01.1979
Boilermaker/Pressure Vessel Fitter
Best Manufacturing
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1974 - 01.1975
- Constructed pressure vessels and structural steel parts, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and layout drawings to prepare boiler assemblies.
- Cut, shaped, and fitted metal components with precision using torches and hand tools to meet design requirements.
- Welded seams and joints to support boiler and tank fabrication.
Education
Ph.D. - Vocational Education
Louisiana State University Graduate School
Baton Rouge01-1998
M.S. - Industrial Education
Louisiana State University Graduate School
Baton Rouge01-1989
B.S. - Industrial Technology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
01-1978
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Technology
Louisiana State University At Baton Rouge
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Training coordination
- Program development
- Grant management
- Outcome evaluation
- Safety program design
- Financial analysis
- Compliance analysis
- Business reporting
- Process improvement
- Business development
- Fundraising expertise
- Donor relations
- Prospect research
- Program assessment
Certification
- NCCER Training Program Statewide Director (22 years), Holding 63 NCCER Roles
- NCCER Certified Master Trainer (15 years), Taught the NCCER Instructor Training Certification Program and Certified Nearly 300 Journey- and Technician-Level Instructors
- NCCER Certified Craft Instructor
- CTTIE, Louisiana State Department of Education - CTE System Administrator, (Lifetime)
- VTIE Certified Vocational Technical Industrial Education Instructor (Lifetime)
- Assistant Director, Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) (Lifetime)
- Certified Corrections Executive (CCE), American Correctional Association
- Certified Corrections Manager (CCM), American Correctional Association
- ETA Examiner / Proctor (Electronics Technician Association)
- EETC Certified Examiner (Outdoor Power Equipment)
- ESCO Certified Examiner (EPA/HVAC)
Affiliations
- Louisiana Association of Public, Community & Adult Education, Past Statewide Board Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE)
- American Correctional Association (ACA)
- Louisiana Correctional Association (LCA)
- Correctional Education Association (CEA)
- State Employees Association of Louisiana
Custom
References Gladly Provided Upon Request
Timeline
Converted my statewide IBC Development Consultant position to a part-time basis
01.2020 - 01.2026
Tapped by the Secretary
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
01.2017 - 01.2020
Education Curriculum Coordinator (Principal)
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (EHCC)
01.2000 - 01.2017
LCTCS Assistant Director
Five-campus operation
01.1989 - 01.2000
Technical Instructor
LCTCS
01.1979 - 01.1989
Fitter/Fabricator/Shop Foreman/Project Manager
H&H Fabricators & Erectors
01.1978 - 01.1979
Boilermaker/Pressure Vessel Fitter
Best Manufacturing
01.1974 - 01.1975
Ph.D. - Vocational Education
Louisiana State University Graduate School
M.S. - Industrial Education
Louisiana State University Graduate School
B.S. - Industrial Technology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Technology
Louisiana State University At Baton Rouge