Apprenticeship Coordinator

Salary $46,000-48,000 year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Apprenticeship Coordinator position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

· Build Lehigh Valley relationships with employers, unions, and training providers to establish, sustain, and grow pre-apprenticeship & apprenticeship opportunities

· Implement creative strategies to use the Registered Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Model to develop a talent pipeline of highly-skilled workers that meet the current and anticipated business needs of employers

· Collaborate closely with the Lehigh Valley Workforce Board (WBLV) on strategy to building apprenticeship programs that align with high-priority industries, skill gaps in the labor market, and available funding

· Conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings with employers, unions, community colleges, career and technical schools, intermediate units, community/faith-based organizations and workforce boards and affiliated partners to facilitate registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship plans

· Coordinate follow-up meetings and progress on action items needed to submit a program for apprenticeship registration approval

· Work closely with ATO, DOL, and other apprenticeship coordinating organizations and entities within Lehigh Valley to reduce duplication and maximize efforts to outcomes

· Collaborate with PA CareerLink® WIOA Adult, DW, WIOA Youth, TANF, LEAP, other programs and the Business Services Team to promote apprenticeship opportunities and identify jobseekers, training partners, and employers to participate in registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship activities

· Stay up to date on latest local and state policy changes and industry trends

· Create and establish reporting on registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship progress

· Share outcomes with stakeholders about the progress of each pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program

· Serve as communication liaison between all stakeholders to ensure quality programming and efficiency

· Advise all stakeholders on best practices and recommendations on pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship models

· Maintain a working knowledge of regional High Priority Occupations and Labor Market Information to help with pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship plans as outlined in regional and local strategic plans

· Utilize data and research to assist in decision making on local level

· Coordinate all documentation needed on local and state levels to register, sustain, and meet compliance standards for registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships

· Offer expert support in completing pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship registration paperwork, working with the apprenticeship approval council, and the data system RAPIDS to ensure programs are successfully registered

· Communicate with WBLV on ITA and OJT funding solutions for apprenticeship models for local employer solutions

· Act as an intermediary to provide technical assistance and recommend policy changes to all stakeholders as needed

· Assist in identifying funding sources to support regional Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programming

· Ensure that all activities adhere to EEO guidelines with an emphasis on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies

· Complete the Registered Apprenticeship Navigator program (2,000 hours of On-The-Job Training and 144 hours of Related Technical Instruction) if not already a registered Navigator.

· Other opportunities as available

· Possess a combined 3-5 years’ experience of employer services, workforce development, project management, and Pennsylvania apprenticeship standards

· Knowledge of apprenticeship registration paperwork, RAPIDS, and apprenticeship approval council preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in related field or adequate work experience required

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

· Must possess a high level of project management skills with the proven ability balance multiple priorities simultaneously

· Should be able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude

· Must be comfortable with presenting information to large audiences in professional/clear manner

· Must be available for travel across Lehigh Valley to attend in-person meetings with stakeholders when necessary

· Must have access to reliable transportation

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: show up, smile and support!