David Schleif

David Schleif currently serves as the Senior Technical Training Center Manager at Target, focusing on tech workforce development and coaching based on Gallup-certified strengths. Previously, David was the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, emphasizing talent identification and skills development in areas such as power plant operations and workplace safety. David also has extensive experience as a consultant in technical workforce development, creating strengths-based leadership and training programs. As the Technical Talent Development Coordinator at J.W. Speaker Corporation, David developed employee orientation processes and learning programs. Earlier roles include Director of Training and Operations at Home Care Medical and Global Technical Employee Development Manager at Enerpac, where David was responsible for industrial sales and technical training. David's educational background includes Technical Workforce Development in Advanced Machinery Repair from the United States Navy.