Workforce Development Coordinator Job Andover area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

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Workforce Development Coordinator

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Job Details

Job : 5809976

Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Superintendent-Director, the Director of Workforce Development is responsible for all adult workforce development programs and the After Dark high school program s includes pursuing funds to support all adult programming, and supervising workforce development staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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Workforce Program Development

Develop innovative adult programming to address business and industry workforce training needs.

Establish educational partnerships with secondary and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on meeting industry workforce demand.
Reach out to business and industry to build partnerships to understand their needs, get input on curriculum design, and recruit as employment sites for graduates.
Attend, with the team, the relevant CTE Advisory Committee meetings twice a year to ensure consistency in delivery of vocational programs.

Lead the operation of all existing GLTS workforce development programs, which include both:

Apprenticeship trainings, especially in Plumbing and Electrical, for graduating students and tradespersons in the community.
Adult technical trainings for unemployed, underemployed, or incumbent workers that run during the summer, fall, and winter/spring.

Oversee all programs and ensure that each has all components necessary for a successful outcome, which will include outreach and recruitment, eligibility assessment, enrollment, job readiness workshops, coaching for success, technical training, and job placement and retention services.

Ensure the facility is being properly utilized during out-of-school hours; report any deficiencies to the Superintendent-Director.

Ensure that workforce programming is available to new graduates from local comprehensive high schools.

Meet with state licensing boards to advance approval of GLTS trainings for apprentice hours.

Upon request, attend training programs and work sessions recommended by the Superintendent-Director or Principal in order to enhance understanding of workforce development and the goal and mission of G.L.T.S.

Work closely with the school’s co‑op coordinator to identify employment trends and secure job opportunities for all students.

Fundraising for Workforce Development

Research grant opportunities, cultivate relationships with private and public funders, and compose winning grant applications to support workforce development programs k with a consultant during year 1 to develop grant preparation skills.

Develop grant application budgets to sustain department operations.

Maintain the electrical and plumbing apprenticeship trainings as a profitable program for GLTS.

Management Responsibilities

Develop and implement the overall direction and scope of the Workforce Development Department in collaboration with staff and under the supervision of the Superintendent / Director.

Develop the workforce development department budget each year and make sure funding is available to support all costs.

Human Resources:

(a) Manage the 7‑person professional workforce development team. This includes guiding their work, annual evaluations, and recruiting and hiring new staff as necessary.
(b) Hire and manage all CTE instructors and support staff for the After Dark and the adult technical training classes.
(c) Oversee preparation of bi‑weekly payroll information for personnel;

Grants Management:

(a) Ensure that programs are operated according to the grant plan. Prepare all grant narrative and fiscal reports.
(b) Oversee program expenditures according to the grant budget.
(c) Maintain strong relationships with grantors and work with the grantor on budget…