p>General Description: Under administrative direction, the Workforce Development Coordinator will work with the Fayette County Workforce Development Steering Committee, the Southern Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council (including the Fayette County BAC), and partnering school districts, businesses, and community partners to:
Develop the talent pipeline;
Engage with the current workforce, local employers, and education providers;
Coordinate the efforts of the Fayette County Workforce Development Steering Committee and Fayette County Business Advisory Council (BAC);
Provide a wide view of the current workforce development landscape for community agencies, organizations, businesses, and schools;
Marshal community resources to increase partnering school districts' capacities for the number of students reached and the impact on businesses and the local workforce; and,
Expand funding opportunities through grant applications and other sources to allow the program to continue to grow.
During the 2026-2027 school year, primary responsibilities of the Fayette County Workforce Development Coordinator include:
Strengthening relationships with local business/employer partners (through the continued development, refinement, and deployment of a business directory); and.