Director, Craft & Apprenticeship Programs

Director, Craft & Apprenticeship Programs

The Director, Craft & Apprenticeship Programs leads the strategic design and development of Loenbro University's core workforce training ecosystem. This role owns the programmatic strategy across four interconnected practice areas: craft specialization, registered apprenticeship, electrical training, and safety training integration. The Director is responsible for building scalable, outcomes-driven programs that develop craft proficiency across Loenbro's multi-state workforce — from entry-level helper training through journeyman-level skill advancement and apprenticeship completion.

This is a program design and strategy role. The Director establishes curriculum frameworks, governs program quality, and develops the systems that enable consistent training delivery across regions — partnering closely with the Director of Workforce Development, who owns field execution and deployment.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

• Own the strategic vision and curriculum framework for craft specialization, apprenticeship, electrical training, and safety training programs within Loenbro University
• Design structured learning pathways from entry-level helper through journeyman and beyond, aligned to NCCER standards and registered apprenticeship requirements
• Develop program architecture that scales across Loenbro's multi-state footprint without sacrificing quality or consistency
• Establish program standards, learning outcomes, and performance benchmarks for each training domain
• Identify gaps in current training offerings and build multi-year roadmaps to close them

Apprenticeship Program Oversight:

• Lead design and continuous improvement of Loenbro's registered apprenticeship program(s), including standards development, DOL/SAA alignment, and progression frameworks
• Partner with the Apprenticeship Coordinator to ensure administrative compliance, cohort management, and participant tracking
• Evaluate and manage relationships with apprenticeship program partners, including JATC partnerships, sponsor organizations, and third-party vendors — with a strategic eye toward building internal capacity over time
• Monitor apprenticeship completion rates, wage progression milestones, and retention outcomes; use data to drive program improvements

Craft & Safety Training Programs:

• Direct craft training program development in coordination with the Craft Program Manager, ensuring coverage across key trades including electrical, coating, scaffolding, insulation, and emerging specialties
• Partner with the Electrical Training Ops Manager to govern NCCER facilitator quality, certification pipelines, and electrical training delivery standards
• Integrate safety training requirements into craft and apprenticeship curricula — ensuring alignment with Loenbro's safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements
• Oversee the helper training program as the formal entry point to Loenbro's craft workforce pipeline

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop a team of program professionals including the Craft Program Manager, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Electrical Training Ops Manager, and Safety Training Lead (TBD)
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and support each direct report's professional growth
• Build a high-performing team culture grounded in program rigor, continuous improvement, and collaboration across Loenbro University

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance:

• Serve as the primary Loenbro University liaison for craft training matters with Operations, Talent Acquisition, Safety, and HR
• Partner with the Director of Workforce Development to ensure programs are field-deployable and regionally relevant
• Collaborate with the Enterprise L&D Operations & Technology team on LMS integration, content authoring standards, and training data reporting
• Represent Loenbro University in industry forums, apprenticeship consortia, and with regulatory bodies as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in workforce development, craft training, or technical education in the industrial, construction, or energy sector
• Demonstrated hands-on craft or trades industry background — practical…