At ValiantLane we provide organizations with the advantage of being supported in their development of and contributions to a sustainable STEM workforce by a uniquely qualified and effective workforce capability and capacity builder. Valerie A. Lane is a former consulting scientist for a variety of STEM sectors. She is a thinking partner and coach for STEM organizations that aspire to STEM workforce sustainability. With a background of more than 25 years combined business and technical experience, including operations management, Valerie offers a comprehensive perspective to organizations for their career services and resource management.
As a result of Valerie’s own long-term STEM career, technical expertise, and operations management, she understands and anticipates:
- The necessity of accelerating a new employee’s engagement and professional relationship building.
- Interrelated impacts of career transitions from COLLEGE GRAD to NEW WORKER, moving into CAREER BUILDER, through MENTORING in a mature career or retirement into “what’s next.”
- Career–lifestyle perspectives and objectives of our multi-generational workforce, including integration of entry-level STEM workers with their more experienced colleagues and supervisors.
Having Valerie in your corner to help you to sustain your STEM workforce provides a high return on your investment.
Services for Organizations
Career Management
- Strategic hiring, engagement, and retention of STEM and STEM-related workers.
- Accelerated integration of new employees into organization’s mission and multi-generational culture.
- Employee ownership of career development and management. This is particularly important for attracting, engaging, retaining, and mentoring younger generations.
- Professional growth, including technical and interpersonal development.
- Leadership, commitment, and performance from entry to senior management.
- Succession plans and exit strategies.
- Wellness and lifestyle management.
Workforce Management
- Resume and CV Reviews for Potential New Hires.
- Informational Interviews of Prospective Employees.
- Pre-screening of Applicant Qualifications, Confirmation of Work History, Education, and References.
- Coaching and Resume or CV Preparation for Exiting Employees.
- Exit Interviews and Reports For Management Feedback.