joel simon

managing director - workforce strategies

About

I work with communities (large and small, urban and rural) to strategically invest in people. By creating strategies for skills development, we work to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate in and support economic growth, wealth-building, and community development. I am privileged to work with a wide range of stakeholders to develop strategies that make sense in their communities, leveraging the best thinking from across the US.

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

economic development, public speaking, workshop facilitation, leadership development, policy analysis, program management, community outreach, non profits, policy, resume writing, fundraising, grants, government, program development, nonprofits, proposal writing, media relations, program evaluation, community development, research, workforce development, grant writing, higher education, event planning, career counseling, organizational development, career development, leadership, staff development, project management, instructional design, public policy, strategic planning, adult education, public relations, e learning, change management, entrepreneurship, training, strategic communications, team building, volunteer management, coaching, strategy, social media, facilitation

Experience

executive vice president

cael

2017-1 - 2019-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

vice president - workforce and economic development

cael

2012-1 - 2017-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Lead CAEL's efforts to help communities invest in education and workforce development in a way that is aligned with economic development strategies As a member of CAEL's executive management team, plan and execute CAEL's strategy to increase our impact and achieve long term sustainability Develop partnerships with a variety of allies across the range of learning and development stakeholders, including economic development organizations, education and training providers, civic leaders, community organizations, foundations

assistant director

city of chicago mayor's office of workforce development

1999-1 - 2004-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

program manager

comptia

2004-1 - 2006-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

community consultant

jewish council on urban affairs

1996-1 - 1999-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

associate vice president

cael

2009-3 - 2012-7 · 3 yrs 5 mos

senior consultant

cael

2006-1 - 2009-2 · 3 yrs 2 mos

managing director - workforce strategies

burning glass technologies

2019-8 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

I work with communities (large and small, urban and rural) to invest in people, and ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate in and support economic growth. I am privileged to work with a wide range of stakeholders, leveraging the best thinking from across the US to reduce poverty, increase degree attainment, build wealth, and help communities thrive. I work closely with civic leaders, economic developers, workforce investment systems, colleges and universities, employers to promote the benefits of lifelong learning, direct learners to subject areas where their learning will be most highly valued, and create concrete strategies to more effectively serve individuals, communities and industries.