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Position Description & Duties

The Workforce Readiness Director continuously monitors and evaluates national, state, and local activities concerning workforce readiness and cooperates with local chapter Workforce Readiness Advocates. 

Responsible To:
Core Leadership Area Director and State Director

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as an advocate and program coordinator for workforce readiness State Council activities.
  • Identify and evaluate issues that impact workforce readiness and develop goals for the State Council workforce readiness strategy.
  • Serve as a resource for local chapter members on workforce readiness issues and provide leadership to the local chapters on education and initiatives.
  • Monitor local activities concerning workforce readiness and provide timely information to the State Director, affiliate chapter leaders, and affiliate chapter Workforce Readiness Directors.
  • Identify, develop, and support workshops and seminars that address workforce readiness issues and share them with the State Council and affiliate chapters.
  • Provide special recognition for affiliate chapter members and local programs promoting the betterment of the local workforce.
  • Participate in SHRM Workforce Readiness Core Leadership Area events.
  • Participate in developing and implementing short-term and long-term strategic planning for the State Council.
  • Develop State Council-supported Workforce Readiness subcommittees, as needed, to support initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Core Leadership Area Director and State Director. 
 
Core Competencies:
  • Team Oriented.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Ability to develop and manage relationships to support Workforce Readiness partnerships.
  • Ability to advocate for the State Council and SHRM.
  • Ability to assist with recruiting potential WI SHRM State Council members.
  • Previous SHRM volunteer leader experience is preferred.
Requirements:
  • Must be a SHRM member in good standing. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desirable.
  • Regular attendance at State Council meetings is expected.
  • Attendance at the WI SHRM Volunteer Leadership Conference and annual Strategic Planning Meeting is expected.
  • Attendance at WI SHRM events is highly recommended.
  • Volunteering for three or more shifts is required if you attend the WI SHRM Annual Conference on behalf of the State Council.
  • Regular outreach to Workforce Readiness chapter counterpart positions is required.

Term:
  • Appointed by the State Director
  • Serves a one-year term beginning the first day of January and ending the last day of December. May be reappointed for two additional terms for a total of three years. 

Last updated:  9/30/2024
 

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Contact Information

 

Wade Schenck
Workforce Readiness Director

Em: workforcedirector@wishrm.org

Term start:  1/1/2026

Biography

Hi, I’m Wade Schenck. I am the current Past-President for Chippewa Valley SHRM. I was previously the President and VP of Programming with the chapter. In my professional career I am currently a Global HR Manager for Advantek, a Semiconductor Logistics’ Manufacturer based out of Eau Claire. I oversee sites in California, Minnesota, Germany, and Sweden currently for HR functions. Previously I held roles in state government with the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota in the workforce development space as well as HR in the hospitality industry and even eight years in sales in the retail industry. I hold Bachelors in HRM with a Leadership Certificate from UW-Eau Claire and an MBA from Saint Mary’s University. Outside of work activities I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring in nature. I enjoy camping, kayaking, running, and cycling. I am an active member of my community including volunteering at my kids’ school, coaching my son’s soccer team as well as being part of multiple non-profit professional boards in the area. My goal both personally and professionally lies with creating a dynamic and engaging environment in whatever endeavor I seek.
 

Additional Information

The Workforce Readiness Director monitors and evaluates on a continuing basis state and local activities concerning workforce readiness issues, and works with chapter workforce readiness advocates to plan and encourage chapter involvement and activities impacting the workforce readiness arena.  Click here for more information.

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