Jackie Greene is a dedicated and experienced outreach professional with a strong history of community engagement in the Southern Tier of Western New York. With a career spanning impactful roles at organizations such as Connect Life and Mercy Flight of Western NY, she has developed a deep passion for connecting individuals with life-changing resources and opportunities. In her current role as a Community Outreach Liaison with the Good skills Career Builder Program, Jackie works to foster relationships, build partnerships, and promote career development opportunities to individuals and organizations. She thrives on personal, one-on-one interactions, recognizing the power of meaningful connections in driving positive change. For Jackie, the true reward of her work lies in knowing that her efforts help improve lives—whether by guiding individuals toward new career paths, supporting community initiatives, or strengthening workforce development in the region.
Jackie Greene, Community Outreach Liaison with Goodskills Career Builder Program, shared details about the program, which offers a 4-week intensive training designed to help individuals prepare for full-time jobs in manufacturing. The program is free for participants from Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, and Niagara counties. It provides technical skills and credentials, helping people transition from unemployment or underemployment to higher-paying careers.
The program also offers hands-on experience with partnering companies and connections to hiring employers in Jamestown and WNY. Notable training partners include JCC, Rand, Arro Manufacturing, and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, while hiring partners include Weber Knapp, Cummins, Blackstone, New Flyer, and TitanX.
Participants also set long-term career and financial goals with the support of career coaches, and they receive paid hands-on work experience. Graduates can attend hiring events or explore advanced training placement opportunities.
Rhonda Johnson shared that Weber Knapp currently employs two program graduates, demonstrating the program's success.
