WORKFORCESOLUTION PROS, LLC
Statement of Qualifications

The Knowledge & Skills For Success

Project Experience

2020 - Present

Consultant / Sacramento Employment & Training Agency (SETA)

Providing consulting and technical assistance to the Sacramento Employment & Training Agency.

2016

Mason Tillman Associates, LLC

Provided technical assistance to secure a $965,000 professional services contract on Oakland's Rapid Transit Route project.

2013 - 2014

Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin

Provided staff training for Job Developers and Job Readiness Trainers in Stockton, CA.

2011 - 2014

Employment & Training Research & Writing

Researching and writing employment and training book for Job Developers and job seekers. Created online videos for job search strategies.

2009 - 2011

California Gang Reduction Intervention Program (CalGRIP)

Designed and facilitated Job Readiness Training for active gang members in Richmond, CA. Established the Richmond Academy for Positive Productions (RAPP).

2009 - 2011

Contra Costa Community College

Recruited applicants and provided job readiness training for enrollment in the Career Technical Education (CTE) Program.

2008 - 2011

Richmond Community Based Employment Collaborative

Designed and secured funding for a community employment program providing Job Readiness Training and Job Placement Services.

2003 - 2006

Visitation Valley Jobs, Education & Training

Designed Job Readiness Training program in San Francisco, CA. Increased job placement outcomes by 100% and program funding by 200%.

2001 - 2006

SF Community Based Employment Collaborative

Helped establish San Francisco's CityBuild Academy and secured initial funding of over $2-million. Today, CityBuild is a recognized model program.

Advanced Training For The Workforce

Technical Assistance

0+ years

Government agencies and community-based organizations have retained our services to design and implement workforce development strategies and provide customized support for boosting job placement and job retention outcomes by 50% and more.

Staff Development Training

0+ years

For over 15 years, Mr. Ross has provided basic and advanced training to Job Developers and Employment Specialists at Community-Based Organizations. In most assignments, job placement outcomes increased by 50% or more.

Job Readiness / Job Development

0+ years

Facilitated hundreds of workshops and training sessions for diverse groups of low-income youth and adults. Developed several thousand full-time jobs including construction, non-construction, and professional services.

Compliance Monitoring

0+ years

Monitored union and non-union construction job sites for compliance with local, state, and federal prevailing wage compliance, apprenticeship standards, and labor regulations.

Program Design

0+ years

Designed and created training curriculum including videos, e-books, and workbooks for Job Readiness, Boot-Camp, Life Skills, Pre-Apprentice, and Professional Services Training Programs.

Grant Writing / Resource Development

0+ years

Contributed to numerous grant writing projects that secured funds and resources from government entities, foundations, corporations, and private donors totaling over $50-million.

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Affiliations

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
California Workforce Association - Workforce Partnership | Capacity Building Advocacy2014 - 2016
Richmond Mayor McLaughlin's "Employment Task Force"2009 - 2011
S.F. Mayor Gavin Newsom's "Workforce Development Committee"2010 - Present
S.F. Mayor Willie Brown's "Workforce Development Committee"2000 - 2006
Professional Employment Consultant (P.E.C.) – Certification1989 to Present