Technical Training & Career VISTA

The Technical Training and Career Growth VISTA will build the capacity of the Center for Training and Development (CTD) and PVCE (Powell Valley Community Education) at Northwest College (NWC) to increase access to effective, relevant workforce training, certifications and professional development programs to NWC students and community workforce with new and relevant skills to secure more stable, higher‑paid employment. Program offerings will focus on meeting workforce training needs of vulnerable populations such as 1st generation college graduates, low‑income, active military and veterans who may have challenges securing living‑wage employment and long‑term economic stability.

The VISTA will build sustainable systems and tools to support long‑term impact including outreach, workforce assessments, and strategies reducing barriers to employment, that NWC CTD/PVCE staff will implement. NWC is a two‑year community college in Powell, WY providing affordable and accessible education. By increasing training opportunities for students and community members to improve their employability, NWC is combating poverty in Powell and the Big Horn Basin and Wyoming.

The Technical Training and Career Growth VISTA position is one of six VISTA positions in Park County, all contributing to the economic vitality of the area. PEP VISTA positions provide opportunities to gain valuable professional skills, an immersive experience in a beautiful area, and serve with a team of like‑minded people.

• Orientation to the community, local economy NWC-CTD & PVCE Program offerings.
• Conduct assessment of workforce ecosystem to identify gaps and barriers to employment opportunities.
• Develop sustainable outreach systems to help NWC-CTD staff educate the community on current workforce training opportunities.
• Research effective workforce training models that improve employment outcomes of low‑income populations.
• Design a workforce needs assessment and data collection process.
• Create sustainable plan for staff to implement and continuously improve workforce training opportunities and CTD/PVCE Program offerings.

• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage*
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Housing assistance
• Living Allowance

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Permits attendance at school during off hours. Car recommended. Permits working at another job during off hours.

• Community and Economic Development
• Entrepreneur/Business
• Community Outreach
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Education
• Veterans
• Health
• Public Safety
• Technology

• Social Services
• Recruitment
• Team Work
• Community Organization
• Teaching/Tutoring
• General Skills
• Education
• Computers/Technology
• Non‑Profit Management
• Business/Entrepreneur
• Public Speaking
• Trade/Construction
• Writing/Editing
• Communications
• Leadership

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  Technical Training & Career Growth VISTA
• Program Start/End Date: 08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education level:
  College graduate
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum: 18
• Program Locations: WYOMING
• Languages:
  
  English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 05/04/2026 To 07/01/2026

Christi Greaham
1102 E 7th St
Powell WY 82435

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