MCCC names executive director of Workforce Development
POTTSTOWN >> Montgomery County Community College has named Gregory Skelley has the new executive director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education.
In his new this position, Skelley will lead the College’s Workforce Development initiatives, build and maintain relationships with employers and organizations, foster partnerships and develop training programs to meet industry needs.
“Greg’s leadership and extensive workforce development experience will enhance the College’s Workforce Development Division and greatly benefit the economic and workforce growth for Montgomery County and the region,” David DiMattio, vice president, Workforce Development & the West Campus, said in a press release.
Skelley previously held leadership and project management positions with the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, Stevens Institute of Technology and New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has designed, implemented, managed and facilitated training for organizations in a variety of business sectors, including health care, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, supply chain-transportation, logistics and distribution sectors, according to the college.
“I look forward to working closely with employers and leaders of the business community to develop training initiatives and programs that will meet their needs for a skilled workforce and assist their employees with career advancement,” said Skelley.
Skelley holds an MBA in Information Systems from Saint Peter’s University, New Jersey, and a Bachelor of Science degree in management-finance from Kean University in New Jersey.
In September, 2017, MCCC reorganized its workforce development efforts and physically relocated the initiative to the college’s West campus in Pottstown, led by DiMattio. The college’s Workforce Development team moved into the former University Center building in Pottstown.
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development division offers a variety of Fast-Track to Employment programs, which can be completed in less than one year. The programs are designed for individuals looking to transition to a new industry or career.
In addition, it also offers flexible, customized training programs to individuals, businesses and organizations in Montgomery County and the region.
For more information about MCCC’s Workforce Development division, visit mc3.edu/resourcesfor/ workforcedevelopment.