Precious Wright
Youth Experiencing Success (YES) Career Pathway Specialist at Alternative Schools Network- Claim this Profile
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I worked alongside Precious at the Youth Job Center and she contributed much momentum and development to the team. She is very thoughtful, always advocating for others and looking for ways to help both clients and coworkers grow. Precious jumped right into facilitating the WILL program, which at the time was struggling; within a year she significantly increased the potential of the program, improved its resources and funding-stream, as well as its longevity. She has an incredible capacity to dive right into the belly of the unknown and find her bearings. Overall, Precious is highly proficient at coordinating projects, overcoming workplace obstacles, and delivering results while keeping the well-being of those she serves in mind.
I have known Precious for close to three years, and have watched her grow from a graduating senior at Northwestern University, to one of the most valuable people in the organization whose Board of Directors I am part of. She has consistently demonstrated maturity and wisdom beyond her years and she would be a tremendous asset to any group she became a part of.
I worked alongside Precious at the Youth Job Center and she contributed much momentum and development to the team. She is very thoughtful, always advocating for others and looking for ways to help both clients and coworkers grow. Precious jumped right into facilitating the WILL program, which at the time was struggling; within a year she significantly increased the potential of the program, improved its resources and funding-stream, as well as its longevity. She has an incredible capacity to dive right into the belly of the unknown and find her bearings. Overall, Precious is highly proficient at coordinating projects, overcoming workplace obstacles, and delivering results while keeping the well-being of those she serves in mind.
I have known Precious for close to three years, and have watched her grow from a graduating senior at Northwestern University, to one of the most valuable people in the organization whose Board of Directors I am part of. She has consistently demonstrated maturity and wisdom beyond her years and she would be a tremendous asset to any group she became a part of.
I worked alongside Precious at the Youth Job Center and she contributed much momentum and development to the team. She is very thoughtful, always advocating for others and looking for ways to help both clients and coworkers grow. Precious jumped right into facilitating the WILL program, which at the time was struggling; within a year she significantly increased the potential of the program, improved its resources and funding-stream, as well as its longevity. She has an incredible capacity to dive right into the belly of the unknown and find her bearings. Overall, Precious is highly proficient at coordinating projects, overcoming workplace obstacles, and delivering results while keeping the well-being of those she serves in mind.
I have known Precious for close to three years, and have watched her grow from a graduating senior at Northwestern University, to one of the most valuable people in the organization whose Board of Directors I am part of. She has consistently demonstrated maturity and wisdom beyond her years and she would be a tremendous asset to any group she became a part of.
I worked alongside Precious at the Youth Job Center and she contributed much momentum and development to the team. She is very thoughtful, always advocating for others and looking for ways to help both clients and coworkers grow. Precious jumped right into facilitating the WILL program, which at the time was struggling; within a year she significantly increased the potential of the program, improved its resources and funding-stream, as well as its longevity. She has an incredible capacity to dive right into the belly of the unknown and find her bearings. Overall, Precious is highly proficient at coordinating projects, overcoming workplace obstacles, and delivering results while keeping the well-being of those she serves in mind.
I have known Precious for close to three years, and have watched her grow from a graduating senior at Northwestern University, to one of the most valuable people in the organization whose Board of Directors I am part of. She has consistently demonstrated maturity and wisdom beyond her years and she would be a tremendous asset to any group she became a part of.
Credentials
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Leadership Certificate
Chicago Jobs CouncilJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Advocacy Academy 2012 Graduate
Chicago Foundation for Women -
FAFSA/ISAC Financial Training for Professionals Certificate
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National Association for Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) Member
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Women's Educational Aid Association (WEAA) Alumni
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Workforce Development Professional Certificate
Illinois workNet
Experience
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Alternative Schools Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Experiencing Success (YES) Career Pathway Specialist
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Nov 2016 - Present
Provides job-readiness training, educational and training resources, Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities, internships, and job placement services for in and out-of-school youth across 12 high schools in the network.
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Youth Job Center, Inc.
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Vietnam
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Women Invested In Learning & Livelihoods (WILL) Program Manager/CORE Assistant Programs Manager
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Jul 2011 - Nov 2016
• Managed the agency’s career advancement program, WILL (Women Investing in Learning and Livelihoods). Providing case management, supportive services, career coaching, mentoring, and post-secondary education advising to employed women ages 18-28 seeking career advancement and increased earnings with growing industries.• Increased program enrollment by 250% and managing over $225,000 of program budget dollars over the past 3 years.• Provided CORE career counseling, job placement, and retention services to a caseload of 300 youth ages 14-25 utilizing various career assessment tools, current labor market information, and job readiness training, yielding 150 hires yearly.
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Program Manager/Interim Executive Director
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May 2008 - Jul 2011
• Ensured implementation of ECDC programs and projects, work with local small businesses, provide support in ECDC community outreach efforts, be responsible for marketing and communications with community and provide administrative support for Board of Directors.• Assisted residents of Evanston’s 2nd & 5th Wards to build their capacity to find, keep, and retain family wage jobs and build personal assets.• Key program developments included: Basic & Advanced Computer Classes for senior citizens, an Urban Farming Social Enterprise with a Hoop House, the Minority Contractor Network, a yearly National Night Out Community Picnic, the Church Dodge Merchant Association, an Entrepreneur Virtual Incubator, West End Farmer’s Market, a Business Microloan Fund, and Green Jobs Training.
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Northwestern University
B.A., Psychology -
2000 - 2004
Walter Payton College Prep High School
H.S. Diploma, Honors Studies
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