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First Apprenticeship Specialist contracted with DESE
First Missouri Apprenticeship Coordinator for Youth in three Career Technical Centers
Coached Apprenticeship Programs: Sikeston CTC, Ft. Zumwalt HS, Bolivar HS, Four Rivers CC (piloted and expanded), Eugene High School, Cape Girardeau CTC, Special School District SLC, Grand River Tech CTC, Kick Start, LLC, Meridian Corp., World Wide Technology, Ignite Fitness, Springfield School District, Hillyard Technical Center, Lee Summit School District, North Central CTC, UniTec CTC.
Partnered with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to pioneer the RYA Bootcamp Trainings and Ready Aim Launch webinars
Recognized by the state of Missouri’s Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) as an Apprenticeship Champion
Coached and produced over 300 youth apprentices in three years through registered RYA programs
Started one of the nation's first Career Technical Education RYA programs
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Instructor for State Fair Community College
Missouri-certified teacher in Adult Education Supervision and Career Services
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Two decades of life-coaching experience with high school and college-aged individuals
Consultant to high-profile US DOL Intermediaries:
-IWSI America - Senior Consultant on Urban Institute’s Youth Apprenticeship Initiative Grant
-Consulted Safal Partners Center of Excellence and IT Expansion Grant
Cynthia’s passion is helping sixteen to thirty-year-olds find their career path.
With over 30 years of experience and proven success in education, business, and ministry, Cynthia Walker has worked closely with high school and post-secondary adults nationwide. She has developed strong leaders and programs due to her unique background as a military wife, high school and college educator, Master of Business Administration, professional model, and seminary graduate. Her expertise covers many industry needs, from training, and professional development seminars, to personal, one on one career and life coaching.
Since the USDOL launch of registered youth apprenticeships (RYA) in 2016, she was the first coordinator in Missouri to pilot this program for two career technical centers. As a Subject Matter Expert, she has consulted nationwide with top USDOL intermediaries and government contracts to pilot, execute, and sustain multiple Registered Youth Apprenticeship programs.