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José M. Wilson
Workforce Training Specialist
773-638-4800
 José Wilson is a Workforce Training Specialist at the North Lawndale Employment Network and directs and runs the U-Turn Permitted Program.
A well-rounded professional staff developer, communicator, health educator, and community leader, José M. Wilson has successfully guided local and national organizations to increased productivity and accountability. He incorporates more than 18 years of special training, education, and personal experiences, including serving as president/CEO of a successful Chicago-based fitness business. Health and wellness are skillfully woven into all of his presentations and the strong connections between mind, body, and personal success are clearly made to participants.
A high-energy, all-American college student-athlete, José has studied the art of team building and helps organizations unlock their potential to create high-performing teams and esprit de corps in what can be complex and cumbersome management systems.
Trained by some of the best nationally recognized community leadership development organizations (including the National Coalition-Building Institute, the National Multicultural Institutes, the National Service Leadership Institute, Project Adventure, Outward Bound, Youth Build USA-Youth On Board, The Corporation for National and Community Service, International Sports Sciences Association, and the World Instructor Training Schools), José believes that if any organization or individual is trainable, they're fixable. Organizations as diverse as José's training background have benefited from his knowledge and enthusiasm. These organizations include the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Illinois Department of Human Services, Points of Light Foundation, Corporation of National and Community Service, Big Brothers and Sisters of America, Hands On Network, Loyola University, National Able Network, Chicago Economic Development Association, and many community development corporations, hospitals and churches.
José is currently studying to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Education / Training Certifications:
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, to be completed December 2009
B.A. The Wichita State University, Administration of Justice
National Service Leadership Institute
Project Adventure, Adventure-Based Learning
World Instructor Training Schools
International Sports Sciences Associations
Certifications:
Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT)
Certification in Progress - Fitness Therapist (FT), Endurance Fitness Trainer (EFT), Specialist in Adaptive Fitness (SAF)
First Aid & CPR - American Heart Association
Professional Experience:
Sakal Fitness, CEO/President, Chicago, Illinois
Literacy Volunteers of Illinois, Program Director, statewide AmeriCorps Program
Hands On Atlanta, Co-Director, AmeriCorps Teams for the Games, directed a security corps during the 1996 Summer Olympic and Para Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Sedgwick County, Wichita, KS, Director of Volunteer Recruitment for the Largest Big Brothers and Sisters program in America.
Honors (Condensed):
Outstanding Staff Literacy Volunteers of Illinois (2002)
Outstanding staff member, Big Brothers and Sisters (1992)
Kappa Alpha Phi Community Service Award (1992)
Who's Who Among College Students (1986, 1987)
National Association of Inter-collegiate Athletics Honorable Mentioned All-American Football (1987)
National Association of Inter-collegiate Athletics Region Ten First Team
Kansas collegiate Athletic Association (KCAC)-First Team
Single Season Rushing Record Holder, Friends University (1987-current)
Single Game Rushing Record Holder, Friends University (1987-2003)
Most Valuable Player Friends University (1987)
Ben Wilson Hustler Award, The Wichita State University (1986)
Captain, The Wichita State University Football (1986)
President's Academic Honor Roll, Wichita State University (1986)
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