Workforce Alliance of North Bay Grant Update
Marin Economic Forum
We are pleased to report that James Morante of Engage Strategies has been retained on contract to fulfill MEF’s new program – Employer-Education Partnership, a new model for Marin companies to improve the supply of workers for Marin’s target industries. The initiative was launched after MEF was awarded a $50,000 grant in February from the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay and $50,000 in matching funds from College of Marin to examine current and future employment needs in Marin County for two industries – tourism/hospitality and business/technology.
Morante specializes in creating customized, impactful and sustainable organizational and workforce strategies, as well as engineering comprehensive outcome-based public/private workforce training programs and outreach partnerships. Prior to forming Engage Strategies, for a decade Morante led workforce development initiatives for Pacific Gas & Electric. Earlier in his career he was a Public Information Officer for the California School Boards Association and for a number of years worked on the staffs of numerous California State Legislature elected officials in Sacramento. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.
Be the first to receive updates and news from MEF by subscribing or liking us on our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn!
About Marin Economic Forum
The Marin Economic forum provides information and opportunities to collaborate for improving Marin County’s economic vitality and equity. Marin’s Economic Stakeholders include private sector companies, chambers of commerce, county and municipal governments, educational institutions, organizations supporting workforce employment, housing, and similar economic-related activities, consumer groups, and other organizations as designated by the MEF Board of Directors. Marin Economic Forum is a nonprofit organization. Learn more at www.marineconomicforum.org.
Media Contact: Gary Marsh (415) 999-3793 or gary@marshmarketing.com
Tags: news
