Pre-Apprenticeship & Apprenticeship Program Coordinator; Grant-Funded, Position

ABOUT US QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience in workforce development,student services, education, career services, or a related field.
  
  Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, presentation,public speaking, outreach, and networking skills required.
  
  Experience in recruiting, advising, coaching, or supporting students, job seekers, or workforce participants. Experience building relationships with employers, community organizations, and workforce partners, and assisting individuals with apprenticeshipopportunities, employment placement, or workforce Transitionspreferred. Experience coordinating programs, projects, orgrant-funded initiatives and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and customer relationship management systems required;experience with Salesforce, Banner, Power BI, or similar data management systems preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and effectively engage diverse populations and community stakeholders, with a commitment to student success and workforce equity.

Coordinates the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that prepare participants for employment, registered apprenticeships,and further education. Serves as the primary liaison among participants, employers, community organizations, workforcepartners, and internal college departments to support recruitment,career navigation, employer engagement, and successful program outcomes. Ensures compliance with grant, institutional, and U.S.Department of Labor reporting requirements while fosteringstrategic partnerships and supporting the growth of workforce development initiatives.

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• Develop, implement, and maintain pre-apprenticeship programs by collaborating with faculty, employers, workforce agencies, and internal stakeholders to design curriculum aligned with industryneeds.
• Coordinate program schedules, participant onboarding, orientations,workshops, and completion of activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand and improve pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship offerings based on labor market demand and employerfeedback.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, policies, procedures,and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce development agencies, economic development organizations, chambersof commerce, school districts, and community partners to support participant recruitment, work-based learning experiences,pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, and employment placement.
• Promote Harper College apprenticeship programs and assistparticipants in transitioning into registered apprenticeships andother career pathways.
• Serve as a liaison between employers and participants by coordinating referrals, facilitating introductions, and identifyingapprenticeship and employment opportunities that align with participant goals. Represent Harper College at career fairs,employer events, information sessions, and community outreach activities.
• Recruit and enroll participants through community outreach,workforce agencies, high schools, community-based organizations,and other recruitment channels. Conduct intake, assessment, and registration/enrollment activities; provide individualized coaching, mentoring, case management, and barrier-reductionsupport; and assist participants in identifying appropriate education and career opportunities.
• Maintain regular contact with participants, monitor attendance,engagement, progress, and outcomes, and track employment,apprenticeship placement, retention, and career…