WWilliam Craig, IIIAI & Workforce Strategist
About

Meet William Craig, III

Career Transition Coach. AI Business & Career Strategist. Workforce Development Leader. Trainer. Speaker. Marketplace Builder.

William Craig, III at his desk
The Story

A nationally recognized voice at the intersection of people, work, and technology.

William Craig, III brings 25+ years of professional, training, and administrative experience, including 8+ years of direct coaching and case management in publicly funded workforce programs. He has personally helped approximately 60,000 job seekers nationwide turn uncertainty into measurable progress.

His work blends faith, strategy, technology, and practical action. William specializes in resume optimization, LinkedIn development, interview preparation, networking, workforce readiness, and AI-enabled job search tools — equipping older workers, veterans, recent graduates, underrepresented professionals, small businesses, nonprofits, workforce organizations, and faith-based communities to move forward with confidence.

He is known for simplifying complex ideas and equipping people to take action. He brings warmth, humor, structure, strategy, and real-world insight to every audience. His message is rooted in preparation, purpose, and practical next steps.

What I Believe

Convictions That Shape the Work

People are not obsolete because the marketplace is changing.

AI should serve people, not replace their purpose.

Strategy beats panic.

Preparation creates confidence.

The right tools can help people move forward faster.

Faith and practical action belong in the same conversation.

Credentials

Professional Highlights

Chief Training Officer, Global Workforce Trainers, LLC
AARP Foundation BACK TO WORK 50+ Coach
Host, Get Up And Get A Job!
Career Transition Strategist
Certified Master Trainer
Former Adjunct Faculty
Workforce Development Facilitator
Corporate Recruiter
Consultant to small businesses and nonprofits
Trainer & coach to tens of thousands nationwide
Experience

25+ Years of Training, Coaching, and Workforce Leadership

A track record spanning publicly funded workforce coaching, youth development, returning-citizen support, federal recruiting, media, and higher education.

Chief Training Officer

Global Workforce Trainers, LLC — Upper Marlboro, MD
2020 – Present
  • Delivered AARP Foundation BACK TO WORK 50+ career coaching and workforce development services for approximately 10,000 older workers.
  • Conducted 50 to 100 individualized coaching sessions monthly and developed achievement and transition plans aligned with professional development, supportive services, and community resources.
  • Facilitated monthly large-scale virtual workshops averaging 1,100 participants and delivered 2,300+ one-on-one coaching hours in 2025 alone.
  • Exceeded annual program performance goals to 128% of target using participant data and performance insights.
  • Supported 41,000+ job candidates during a high-volume, crisis-driven hiring period while sustaining national service quality.
  • Applies whole-person, trauma-informed coaching while maintaining confidential records, identifying barriers, navigating resources, and reporting participant outcomes.

Podcast Host and Producer

Get Up And Get A Job! — Remote via YouTube
2025 – Present
  • Creates and hosts a career-focused daily livestream delivering job search strategy, interview preparation, and career transition guidance at scale.

Freelance Trainer

People For Change Coalition — Largo, MD
2014 – Present
  • Developed and delivered communication, presentation, and video-production training for approximately 80 middle-school students across multiple counties.

Human Resources Specialist (Corporate Recruiter)

National Labor Relations Board — Washington, DC
2021
  • Built and executed recruitment strategies aligned with federal workforce objectives.
  • Managed outreach across approximately 500 colleges and universities, strengthening applicant pipelines.
  • Recognized by senior leadership for excellence in recruitment strategy execution.

Career Instructor (Special Assignment)

MORCA–Georgetown University–DOES Paralegal Fellowship Initiative — Washington, DC
2019 – 2020
  • Designed cohort-based career curriculum, employment materials, networking guidance, and transition support for returning-citizen participants pursuing legal careers.
  • Coordinated instruction across Georgetown University, the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, and DOES.

Facilitator (Lead Trainer and Coach)

DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) — Washington, DC
2017 – 2021
  • Achieved approximately 63% unsubsidized job placement rate for AARP Foundation BACK TO WORK 50+ and DOES participants.
  • Managed the participant lifecycle from intake, assessment, and individualized employment planning through referrals, progress monitoring, and employment transition.
  • Served young adults, experienced workers, and returning citizens with individualized coaching, barrier removal, and job readiness workshops.
  • Conducted training needs analyses aligned with labor market trends and employer expectations.

Adjunct Faculty

Anne Arundel Community College — Arnold, MD
2015 – 2017
  • Delivered workforce training to approximately 2,500 students, executives, professionals, and Maryland State Government employees.
  • Facilitated courses in job search strategy, customer service, and workplace excellence for approximately 1,000 participants.
Core Competencies

Where William Goes Deep

Career & Job Search CoachingBACK TO WORK 50+ Program DeliveryWhole-Person & Trauma-Informed CoachingCareer Exploration & Workforce ReadinessTraining Needs AnalysisInstructional Design & Learning SolutionsIndividual & Group FacilitationCareer & Talent DevelopmentProgram Performance MeasurementParticipant Data & Outcomes AnalysisStakeholder CollaborationLearning Management SystemsYouth & Young-Adult DevelopmentCase Management & Progress MonitoringIndividual Achievement & Transition PlanningBarrier Identification & Resource NavigationConfidential Records & Compliance DocumentationStakeholder & Interagency Coordination
Education & Certifications
  • Certified Master Trainer
    Worknet Solutions — Gaithersburg, MD
  • Small Business Development & Management Certification
    Howard University — Washington, DC
  • Certified in Radio and Television Production
    Fairfax Public Access — Fairfax, VA
  • High School Diploma
    Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts — New York, NY
  • ICF / GCDF Coaching Certification
    In progress
Technology & AI Toolset
Salesforce CRMDCNetworksParticipant Database & Case Management SystemsSumTotal LMSChatGPTClaudePerplexityManusMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceZoomWebexCanvaAnimotoInVideoLive Streaming & Video Production Tools
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