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Navjeet Singh
Improving the impact of workforce development networks and partnerships for philanthropy, non-profits and colleges
Navjeet Singh is a well-respected advisor with a focus on preparing the workforce for the future economy in fields like philanthropy, businesses, education, and non-profits.
With a rich background in leadership roles, Navjeet has served as the Senior Vice President at the National Fund for Workforce Solutions and as the Vice President of Research and Evaluation at Commonwealth Corporation in Massachusetts.
One of Navjeet's major achievements includes supporting peer learning and evaluation for a national network of over 30 workforce development collaboratives, impacting 2500 employers and 800+ non-profits, community colleges, and public agencies.
He successfully managed a substantial $15.7 million federal Social Innovation Fund grant, along with matching private funds, to train over 60,000 workers across 28 regions through the National Fund for Workforce Solutions.
Navjeet's published work for the Boston Foundation on English language services for immigrants in the Greater Boston region has gained national recognition for its insights and future-focused recommendations.
He has completed a comprehensive evaluation of initiatives like the Massachusetts Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) and the Extended Care Career Ladder Initiative (ECCLI), showcasing his expertise in research and analysis.
Education-wise, Navjeet holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, a B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur, and an MS in Science & Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Navjeet has been associated with various prestigious organizations including being an Ambassador at Leap Ambassadors Community and holding leadership positions at organizations like National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Commonwealth Corporation, Ibis Consulting Group, Lucent Technologies, Inc., and more.