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Coach SwazZ
Overview
“It’s all about k-12 in Workforce Development”
Coach SwazZ correlate sports with career exploration with several fun and engaging activities for students to align them to careers with local companies.
Reviews
1 review
Greg N.
October 30, 2025A Masterclass in Energizing and Mobilizing a Local Workforce
Coach SwazZ was engaging from start to finish. His energy is contagious, and his authenticity shines through, making the message all the more compelling. There is no better presenter or presentation when it comes to practical and effective examples of activating a local workforce. His ability to connect with the audience and deliver actionable insights is unmatched.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Coach SwazZ
Thanks Greg!
Our model is seeking to bring sports and careers together and excite students involvement in fun with interactive career exploration in k-12 and supports STEM and Skilled Trades pathways to success with our local industry's workforce demands.
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
What to expect
Coach brings his energy and fun stories that tie sports and careers. He specializes in impacting students in k-12 with fun interactive career exploration activies that align them to local careers. Coach brings the vision and results in economic development for everyone to understand where they came from and where they are heading.
About
Christopher “Coach SwazZ” Suozzi-
Executive VP Business & Workforce Development
Genesee County Economic Development Center
Chris, spearheading business development for Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC), has successfully transacted over $10 million in industrial real estate, marking Genesee County a hub for strategic industry growth. Over his 17-year economic development career, he was instrumental team member in developing the 1250-acre mega site, Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in Genesee County and was the lead in securing Plug Power and Edwards to the STAMP site. With a steadfast commitment to economic growth, GCEDC has catalyzed over $2 billion in capital investment, leading to the creation of over 5000 + jobs during his tenure.
In workforce development, he created “Coach SwazZ” to be the workforce champion for our emerging talent in k-12. He branded the Genesee FAST workforce model, which embodies a proactive approach in supporting sectors like food processing, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades, enhancing the local talent pool. In collaboration with industry and workforce partners, he established serial workforce entrepreneurial mindset in developing programs. He led the way for the agency to purchase $700,000 in mechatronics equipment for our career and tech high school and co-founded "GLOW with your Hands", a career exploration annual event fostering early engagement and aligning students with local careers. He is leading the county in securing a certified work ready community with ACT. Over the last eight years, he accounts for leading over 18,000 students in our workforce programs.
Chris holds a 2-year degree in STEM from Genesee Community College, BS in Industrial Engineering from Alfred University, EMBA from Jacksonville University, plus 20 years of industry experience prior to joining GCEDC over the last 18+ years. He is on numerous boards and always volunteering at local events.
Additional booking notes
Coach has a power point presentation and needs great audio and internet to utlize the videos in his presentation.
Services offered
Set list
Depends on the audience and topic, in the past I used Champion by Carrie Underwood
Influences and inspiration
I certainly enjoy Mike Rowe, Dirty jobs, and how he impacts everyone.
Setup requirements
computer with power point, clicker, big screen and audio speakers
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