Margaret Butler
Mrs. Grisom-Butler boasts an illustrious career spanning 18 years, during which she has been a stalwart advocate for youth and public service, with a keen focus on management. Her extensive expertise lies in program evaluation and outcome measurement, and she is a seasoned trainer in diverse subjects, including positive youth development, youth participation, and asset building aimed at enhancing economic stability.
Commencing her professional journey with the Department of Human Resources, Mrs. Grisom-Butler played a pivotal role in establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders. She meticulously managed all financial aspects of child support cases, demonstrating her acumen in determining necessary actions, initiating and authorizing administrative and judicial legal proceedings, and preparing cases for hearings on behalf of non-custodial parents. Her foray into the Job Corps community in 2013 marked a significant shift in her career trajectory.
With over nine years of dedicated service within the Job Corps realm, Mrs. Grisom-Butler has left an indelible mark in Career Transitions, Outreach and Admissions, and contract management. Her proficiency in workforce development, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Ready to Work initiatives, employment training, human resources, and government contracting has been the linchpin of her successful tenure with Job Corps contracts.
Mrs. Grisom-Butler’s expertise extends to Outcome Measurement Systems (OMS) performance, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, and the implementation of unique and innovative strategies targeted at staff development and retention. Currently holding a position of considerable responsibility, she exercises oversight and management for OA and CTS Job Corps contracts, underscoring her leadership and organizational prowess.
Educationally, Mrs. Grisom-Butler earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Auburn University and further honed her skills by attaining a Masters of Public Administration from Strayer University. Presently, she serves as the OA CTS Director for a Job Corps contract, embodying a commitment to excellence and a passion for fostering positive outcomes in the realms of youth development and public service.