Workforce & Grant Consulting

Building
Stronger
Workforces

Stark Solution(s) LLC delivers expert consulting in workforce development, registered apprenticeship programs, and strategic grant development — connecting people, programs, and funding.

25+
Years of experience
$15M+
Grants secured
102
Apprenticeships launched
About

Expert Guidance,
Measurable Impact

Stark Solution(s) LLC is a boutique consulting firm at the intersection of workforce development, registered apprenticeship design, and grant strategy. Founded in January 2024, we work with employers, training providers, and public agencies to build sustainable talent pipelines that serve communities.

With 25+ years of experience building public-private partnerships and designing sector strategies, our founder brings a rare combination of policy expertise and hands-on implementation. From career pathway development and work-based learning to multi-million dollar grant portfolios, we know what it takes to turn vision into results.

Whether you are launching your first apprenticeship or seeking funding to scale a proven workforce model, Stark Solution(s) brings the strategy, relationships, and execution to make it happen.

M. Melisa Stark
M. Melisa Stark
Founder & Principal Consultant
As Utah's first Commissioner of Apprenticeship Programs, Melisa led the development of 102 Registered Apprenticeships in four years. Over a 25+ year career she has secured more than $15 million in grant funding and built public-private partnerships across workforce development, sector strategy, career pathways, and work-based learning.
Stark Solution(s) LLC — Est. January 2024
Services

What We
Deliver

From strategy through execution, Stark Solution(s) provides end-to-end consulting across three core disciplines. Each engagement is tailored to your organization's goals, capacity, and community context.

Workforce Development

Strategic planning, public-private partnership development, sector strategy, and program design. We build career pathways, career day events, and work-based learning opportunities that connect employers with job-ready talent.

Apprenticeship Program Design

Full-cycle Registered Apprenticeship development — from employer engagement and occupation analysis to DOL registration, standards writing, and ongoing compliance. Backed by direct experience launching 102 programs.

Grant Development & Management

Competitive grant writing, opportunity identification, and post-award management for workforce, education, and economic development funding. With $15M+ secured, we build narratives and proposals that win — and manage them to compliance.

Areas of expertise
DOL Registered Apprenticeships
WIOA Funding
Public-Private Partnerships
Sector Strategies
Grant Writing & Management
Career Pathways
Work-Based Learning
Program Compliance
Contact

Let's Build
Something Together

Ready to get started?

Whether you're launching an apprenticeship program, seeking grant support, or strengthening your workforce strategy — reach out and let's talk about what's possible.

Melisa@StarkSolutions4U.com
linkedin.com/in/m-melisa-stark-1187493