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Nicole A. Bertrán, Vice President of Program Services, is the newest addition to
The Edward J. Malloy Initiative for Construction Skills, Inc. (Construction Skills).
In this capacity, Ms. Bertrán oversees program operations and the development
and implementation of strategic initiatives for the union construction industry’s
pre-apprenticeship training program. Her commitment to creating opportunities
for minorities and women through workforce and economic development
initiatives will allow her to ensure that Construction Skills continues to thrive.
Ms. Bertrán earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers College and currently is
pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial & Labor Relations at Cornell University.
In addition, she is a graduate of The United Way of New York City Junior Fellows
Emerging Leaders Program and the New York City Leadership Institute, and is a
recipient of the New York City Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship.
Prior to joining Construction Skills, Ms. Bertrán served as the Director
of Enforcement for the Division of Economic & Financial Opportunity
at the New York City Department of Small Business Services where
she worked closely with City Hall and other stakeholders to implement
public policy initiatives set forth by the Mayor’s Commission on
Construction Opportunity. As Director, she designed a monitoring
and compliance program to ensure that construction contractors
recruit and retain a workforce reflective of the diversity of New
York City.
Ms. Bertrán began her career in the nonprofit sector where she served
as Director of Training at Nontraditional Employment for Women
(NEW), the nation’s oldest tradeswomen organization of its kind. Ms.
Bertrán was a member of a small strategic planning team that helped
to define the organization’s five-year program goals. During her
tenure, NEW was recognized locally and nationally for its innovative
workforce development programming, receiving a myriad of accolades
including The Foundation Award from the Center for Architecture
Foundation, the New York City Neighborhood Achievement Award
and the coveted Exemplary Public Interest Contribution Award from
the United States Department of Labor.
Ms. Bertrán’s nonprofit management and advocacy experience has
benefited the previous populations she has served and we are certain
she will bring that same energy and motivation to Construction
Skills’ mission.
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