What is a workforce development program director and how to become one

Key steps to become a workforce development program director

1. Explore workforce development program director education requirements

   Most common workforce development program director degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.2 %

   Master's

   26.9 %

   Associate

   11.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific workforce development program director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Federal Regulations	42.87%
   Economic Development	25.86%
   Program Development	18.54%
   Training Programs	12.73%

3. Complete relevant workforce development program director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New workforce development program directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a workforce development program director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real workforce development program director resumes.

4. Research workforce development program director duties and responsibilities

   • Facilitate Skype meetings, manage PowerPoint presentations, and publish artifacts
   • Enroll, instruct and monitor GED training.
   • Prepare reports for funders and DOL regional office.
   • Implement process improvements and Medicare department reorganization that establish a foundation for improve member outcomes and satisfaction and increase product margins.

5. Apply for workforce development program director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a workforce development program director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams