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Ricky Clemons
Business Workforce Development Liaison, Voorhees University
Location: Columbia, SC United States
Joined: Nov 20th, 2007

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Higher education and workforce development professional with extensive experience in career services, program management, and student success coaching. He has led university-wide career readiness initiatives, built strong employer partnerships, and launched innovative workforce development programs connecting students to meaningful career pathways. With a background in coaching, leadership, and community engagement, Ricky has a proven record of improving student outcomes, strengthening employer networks, and advancing institutional career development efforts.

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Education (request update)

Claflin University class of 1999

Undergrad Major: Elementary Education

Voorhees College class of 2026

Grad Major: Human Resources Management

High School: Hunter Kinard Tyler High School in Norway, SC class of 1995

Experience

I currently work with Voorhees University as Business Workforce Development Liaison
I have 4 years of experience working in the Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration industry.

Business Workforce Development Liaison | Voorhees University
From March 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
Role Overview – Lead the development and management of career exploration initiatives, employment-based programs, and work-based learning opportunities to enhance student career readiness. Launched a Campus and Community Connection Point in partnership with the Department of Employment and Workforce •Designed and implemented workforce development programming aligned with local labor market needs, connecting over 100 students to career pathways and job shadowing opportunities •Fostered strategic partnerships with regional employers, chambers of commerce, and workforce agencies to support experiential learning and job placement initiatives •Advised cross-functional faculty and leadership teams on integrating workforce readiness into academic curricula.

Academic Excellence Coach, Career Services & Experiential Learning Coordinator | Voorhees University
From August 2022 to March 2024 • 2 year(s)
Role Overview – Provide academic success coaching to ensure students are informed, engaged, and involved in their educational journey through graduation to employment. •Provided academic coaching to 90% of students in the School of Business & Entrepreneurship •Collaborated with academic departments, community organizations, and workforce agencies to integrate career pathways and experiential learning opportunities into academic programs •Increased experiential learning input via Handshake by 30%

Coordinator of Career Planning & Resources (Career Services) | Voorhees University
From October 2021 to August 2022 • 1 year(s)
Role Overview – Provide career guidance to current students/alumni, organize and coordinate job fairs, career programs, and other student activities •Designed and delivered comprehensive career readiness programs that aligned student skills and education with current labor market demands, resulting in 30% of graduating seniors securing employment within their field of study. •Built and expanded employer and industry partnerships, increasing participation in bi-annual career fairs by 50% and strengthening the institution’s employer network for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. •Planned, coordinated, and executed career fairs, recruitment events, and workforce engagement programs that exceeded annual participation benchmarks by over 50%.

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