Technical Training & Career Growth VISTA

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The Technical Training and Career Growth VISTA will build the capacity of the Center for Training and Development (CTD) and PVCE (Powell Valley Community Education) at Northwest College (NWC) to increase access to effective, relevant workforce training, certifications and professional development programs to NWC students and community workforce with new and relevant skills to secure more stable, higher-paid employment. Program offerings will focus on meeting workforce training needs of vulnerable populations such as 1st generation college graduates, low-income, active military and veterans who may have challenges securing living-wage employment and long-term economic stability. The VISTA will build sustainable systems and tools to support long-term impact including outreach, workforce assessments, and strategies reducing barriers to employment, that NWC CTD/PVCE staff will implement. NWC is a two-year community college in Powell, WY providing affordable and accessible education. By increasing training opportunities for students and community members to improve their employability, NWC is combating poverty in Powell and poverty in the Big Horn Basin and Wyoming. The Technical Training and Career Growth VISTA position is one of six VISTA positions in Park County, all contributing to the economic vitality of the area. PEP VISTA positions provide opportunities to gain valuable professional skills, an immersive experience in a beautiful area, and serve with a team of like-minded people. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Technical Training and Career Growth VISTA will build sustainable systems and tools to support long-term impact including outreach, workforce assessments, and strategies staff will implement to reduce barriers to employment. Objective 1: Orientation to the community, local economy NWC- CTD & PVCE Program offerings. Objective 2: Conduct assessment of workforce ecosystem to identify gaps and barriers to employment opportunities. Objective 3: Develop sustainable outreach systems to help NWC-CTD staff educate the community on current workforce training opportunities. Objective 4: Research effective workforce training models that improve employment outcomes of low-income populations. Objective 5: Design a workforce needs assessment and data collection process. Objective 6: Create sustainable plan for staff to implement and continuously improve workforce training opportunities and CTD/PVCE Program offerings. Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Housing assistance . For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Education , Public Safety , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business , Technology , Neighborhood Revitalization , Veterans , Health . Skills :

Trade/Construction , Leadership , Recruitment , Business/Entrepreneur , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Education , Non-Profit Management , General Skills , Social Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Communications . Return to Search Results | Refine Search SUMMARY Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Technical Training & Career Growth VISTA Program Start/End Date 09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level College graduate Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: None Program Locations WYOMING Languages English Accepting Applications From 07/31/2026 To 09/01/2026 Contact Christi Greaham 1102 E 7th St Powell WY 82435 3077543494 jessica.williams@powellchamber.org https://nwc.edu/noncredit/index.html Listing ID 129466

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