Consulting Services
I’ve spent 15 years inside workforce development programs — not advising from the outside, but running career centers, managing federal initiatives, and learning what works when new processes meet real frontline staff. I bring that experience to every consulting engagement.
Workforce Program Design
From concept to implementation for workforce development, employment services, and career readiness programs. Specializing in programs that serve populations facing barriers to employment — including justice-involved individuals, opportunity youth, people with disabilities, and career changers.
- Program architecture and workflow design
- Staff role definition and caseload optimization
- Participant journey mapping
AI Implementation & Strategy
Helping workforce organizations evaluate, adopt, and implement AI tools — with a focus on designs that fit how staff actually work. No prompt engineering required. No failed rollouts.
- AI readiness assessment for workforce organizations
- Tool evaluation and vendor comparison
- Staff adoption strategy and change management
Grant Strategy & Technical Assistance
Federal and foundation grant navigation: proposals, compliance, reporting, and ongoing TA. WIOA, DOL reentry grants, and state workforce board experience.
- Grant proposal development and review
- Compliance monitoring and reporting
- Ongoing technical assistance retainers
Training Development
Workshops, e-learning, and curriculum development for workforce professionals. Designed for practical application, not shelf life.
- Staff training on AI tools and new processes
- Career development curriculum design
- Conference workshops and organizational training
Project Highlights
PROWD Strategic Advisor
Strategic advisor for the Department of Labor’s Prisoner Re-entry and Workforce Development initiative. Coached 5 of 18 state grantees on federal reentry grant implementation across program design, employer engagement, and outcome measurement.
National Career Development Curriculum
Developed career development curriculum adopted across 121 Job Corps centers nationwide, reaching 30,000+ students. Designed for practical career readiness with measurable skill-building outcomes.
Goodwill Career Center Operations
Directed operations for 12-13 Goodwill career centers. Managed multi-million-dollar workforce initiatives. Implemented new processes and systems across the full operation — learning firsthand what staff adoption looks like at scale.
Let’s talk about your project.
Or reach out directly: dave@heymeadows.com
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