Adult Education Career Transition and Workforce Readiness Coordinator

Position Type:

Adult Education

Date Posted:

7/29/2025

Location:

Keefe Center

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Hamden Public Schools

Hamden, CT 06517

July 30, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION OPEN

ADULT EDUCATION CAREER TRANSITION AND WORKFORCE READINESS COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

* BS degree in social work, counseling or related area

* Demonstrated knowledge of post-secondary education, workforce development systems, career training opportunities, and local labor market trends

* Familiarity with digital tools such as Northstar, My Next Move, and CTHires

* Ability to counsel students to assist them achieve their academic and/or post-secondary goals

* Currently has or will develop connections with area businesses and community resources

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Experience working in a culturally diverse adult education program is preferred

* Bi-lingual applicant preferred, but not required

* Knowledge of the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education preferred

* Participate in activities that will support professional growth of knowledge and skills

* Ability to utilize technology to interact with adult learners

* Proficiency in Operating Systems, Presentation Software, Spreadsheets, LACES, Canva, GPT Chat, and career development tools

* Experience in career coaching, workforce development, or adult education

* Knowledge of the sixteen career pathways (National Career Cluster Framework)

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* Establish and maintain working relationships with employers to secure employment opportunities

* Assist students in job searching and placement

* Assist students in the use of resources and technology for job and post-secondary education searches

* Assist students in setting career goals and developing individualized career plans

* Establish and maintain working relationships with area colleges, universities and training institutions, and training programs

* Provide comprehensive counseling services to a diverse body of adult learners to support postsecondary college and career success

* Assist with college applications, scholarships, job searches, and prepare candidates for interviews and entry into the workforce

* Guide career pathways, certifications, and higher education opportunities

* Deliver soft skills and confidence-building training, helping learners develop workplace professionalism, communication, and problem-solving skills

* Facilitate two-way communication between students and partners, including One Stop centers, local employers, local community colleges, training programs, community agencies, and Chamber of Commerce to expand opportunities for adult learners

* Conduct assessments to identify students' career interests, skills, and barriers to employment such as O
* NET, financial needs, , Holland Hexagon, or Myers-Briggs

* Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local businesses, training providers, community agencies, and the Chamber of Commerce to expand opportunities for adult learners

* Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and informational interviews related to career exploration

* Maintain positive working relationships with town agencies to ensure ongoing collaboration and access to municipal resources

* Identify and refer students to wraparound services such as housing, transportation, childcare, and mental health support to remove barriers to success

* Assist learners with job readiness, including resume writing, job searching, interview prep, and the use of tools like Canva and ChatGPT for document formatting

* Plan, promote, and execute career events such as job fairs, career panels, and info sessions

* Guide students to relevant training and certification programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials and long-term employment

* Maintain and disseminate information on job openings, recruitment events, and workforce opportunities from the CT Department of Labor, Career Resources, Inc., and local employers

This position is located at the Hamden Adult Education Learning Lab in the Keefe Community Center.

* This is a part time non-union position
-A flexible schedule may include some evening hours- up to 15 hours/week.

Fingerprinting required upon employment.

Open until filled.

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