Walter L. Simmons
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
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Experienced nonprofit, human services and workforce development professional currently…
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Knowing and Learning From Your Journey: What chapter are you in?
Knowing and Learning From Your Journey: What chapter are you in?
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FACT: Federal regulations and policies are limiting the success of local workforce development programs!
FACT: Federal regulations and policies are limiting the success of local workforce development programs!
By Walter L. Simmons
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Could the impacts Covid-19 have lasting economic impacts? Yes...but how long depends on if we can identify the opportunities limit them.
Could the impacts Covid-19 have lasting economic impacts? Yes...but how long depends on if we can identify the opportunities limit them.
By Walter L. Simmons
Activity
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Having a great time at the SETA Fall 2024 Conference! The highlight today was WorkSource Montgomery Executive Director Anthony Featherstone’s…
Having a great time at the SETA Fall 2024 Conference! The highlight today was WorkSource Montgomery Executive Director Anthony Featherstone’s…
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ATTENTION BUSINESS LEADERS: Are you looking for a change in our local economy? Can't find the talent that you need to operate your company? Want to…
ATTENTION BUSINESS LEADERS: Are you looking for a change in our local economy? Can't find the talent that you need to operate your company? Want to…
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Don’t take offense when people attribute your success or achievements to others or factors outside of your own hard work and abilities. Many times…
Don’t take offense when people attribute your success or achievements to others or factors outside of your own hard work and abilities. Many times…
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Experience
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Employ Prince George's, Inc.
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Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, FCA, and NPHC
-4 year Varsity letterman in football at the Division II level. 4 year Offensive Line Co-Captain and Team Leader.
-3 term President of the XI PI Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc as well as multiple terms as: Treasurer, Secretary, Historian, Keeper of Records and Communtiy Service Chair. -
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Activities and Societies: Football
Licenses & Certifications
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Benefit Counselor
The Benefit Bank of South Carolina
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First Aid & CPR
American Red Cross
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Career Development Facilitator
National Career Development Association
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Global Career Development Certification
Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)
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South Carolina Education Assessment Policies
South Carolina Region III Adult Education Technical Assistance Center
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Test Administration Certification
South Carolina Region III Adult Education Technical Assistance Center
Volunteer Experience
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Member
Tri-County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
- 1 year 3 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Board Member
Maryland Workforce Association
- Present 8 years 4 months
Economic Empowerment
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Board Member
IMPACTdmv
- 6 months
Education
Based in Prince George’s County, Maryland, IMPACTdmv Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides 14- to 30-year olds with resources designed to promote intellectual, artistic, and social growth through early adulthood.
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Prince George’s County Advisory Board
Greater Washington Community Foundation
- Present 6 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
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Board Member
Maryland Nonprofits
- Present 3 years 10 months
MISSION
Maryland Nonprofits’ mission is to strengthen organizations and networks for greater quality of life and equity.
VISION
Nonprofit organizations are well-resourced and nonprofit leaders are effective agents of change, for greater equity, creativity, sustainability, and community well-being. -
Connectivity for All Steering Committee Member
Connected DMV
- Present 3 years 10 months
Economic Empowerment
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Board Member
Power52 Foundation
- 1 year 3 months
Economic Empowerment
Power52 Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation dedicated to training and employing at-risk individuals in the Clean Energy Industry.
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Board Member
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)
- Present 4 years 3 months
Economic Empowerment
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is a professional association representing individual workforce development and human resources practitioners, who connect jobseekers, educators and companies to advance the American economy.
NAWDP 's mission is to advance the workforce development profession by providing training and resources to its members, improve the effectiveness of the nation’s workforce development programs, and enhance public-private…The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is a professional association representing individual workforce development and human resources practitioners, who connect jobseekers, educators and companies to advance the American economy.
NAWDP 's mission is to advance the workforce development profession by providing training and resources to its members, improve the effectiveness of the nation’s workforce development programs, and enhance public-private cooperation in the pursuit of full employment.
NAWDP is governed and managed by a Board of Directors who are elected to represent the views and the needs of the NAWDP membership of the area they are elected to represent. Click here for more information on board composition. -
Chairman Of The Board
Power52 Foundation
- 3 months
Economic Empowerment
Power52 Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation dedicated to training and employing at-risk individuals in the Clean Energy Industry.
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Chairman Of The Board
IMPACTdmv
- Present 4 years 6 months
Education
Based in Prince George’s County, Maryland, IMPACTdmv Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides 14- to 30-year olds with resources designed to promote intellectual, artistic, and social growth through early adulthood.
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Board Member
National Association of Workforce Boards
- Present 3 years 7 months
Economic Empowerment
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Board Member
Bi-County Business Roundtable
- Present 1 year 8 months
Economic Empowerment
Courses
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Executive Communications
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Management with Excellence and Integrity
610
Honors & Awards
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White House Summit on Working Families Invitee
White House Council on Women and Girls, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Center for American Progress (CAP)
One of 1,500 people nationwide selected to attended the summit in Washington, DC. The summit focused on creating a 21st century workplace that works for all Americans. Conversations on creating workplaces that make full use of the talented pool of American workers that are essential to having thriving and healthy economies, enable businesses to stay competitive in today’s global economy, and help all workers ensure the economic stability of their families.
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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Project Unity
Board of Directors
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