Sharon Geissler
Workforce Development Training Fund - Program Lead
Department of Workforce Services
Cheyenne, WY USA
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Graduated college, started working at a resort in PA
Worked on a cruise ship for a summer
Moved to CO and worked in property management
Started a family and stayed home for 2 years, then went back to work in business consulting
Started a business with my husband
Went back to school to earn a teaching degree
Taught elementary school for 5 years
Moved to WY and am now utilizing all of my work and people skills doing a job that I love!
Education
High School
Career
Workforce Development Training Fund - Program Lead
I manage WDTF grant program and assist businesses, training providers, and apprenticeship sponsors applying for grants.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Business
Helping People
Day to Day
I interact with businesses throughout Wyoming, as they apply for training grants for their employees, interns, apprentices, and potential new hires. I draft contracts, manage existing contracts, and complete final report reviews for contracts that have ended. I am on the computer and phone most of the day.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Finish high school. If secondary education is a good fit, consider taking some business courses, accounting courses, and technology courses. Ensure good communication skills, both speaking and writing. Work experience will always be helpful and can be gained through summer jobs, internships, or entry level job experience.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"A position in recreation can require nights and weekends—that was ok when I was young, but not when I wanted to start a family"
