Apprenticeship Coordinator - EDSI Solutions : Job Details

Salary $46,000-48,000 year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someones 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

Bachelors 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!