Michael Gritton is the executive director of the Louisville-based KentucianaWorks. Twelve years ago, Michael began his tenure as executive director of KentuckianaWorks. Notably, KentuckianaWorks was the nation’s first WIB to run a college access center. Its vision: promoting Louisville as the country’s next “economic hotspot,” home to a skilled and educated workforce. To date, KentuckianaWorks has helped 12,000 Kentuckians find jobs with over 46,000 receiving financial aid and career counseling.
Behind his success as a leader is a story of confronting and successfully overcoming a variety of work challenges. In a recent interview with Michael he shared his experiences successfully working across boundaries with various stakeholders. READ MORE…