Workforce Development Trainer

Job type: Full Time

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Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth oy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high‑profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you.

The Workforce Development Trainer supports employee growth by delivering training programs and workshops for both field and office staff. Topics typically include supervisory skills, work readiness, team collaboration, and communication.

This entry‑level role requires a strong understanding of business needs and subject‑matter expertise. Workforce Development Trainers monitor training effectiveness through performance outcomes and report to a manager. They collect feedback on sessions from attendees to use for future improvements to content and presentation.

The Workforce Development program focuses on field employee success and is structured around four key areas:
Recruitment, Onboarding, Skills Training, and Leadership Development, with intentional overlap to support office‑based teams.

• Organizes and attends local job and career fairs
• Coordinates recruitment efforts with Marketing and Business Development teams
• Processes field applications submitted via
• Interviews and assesses field applicants, providing next steps (e.g., referral to local union halls)
• Aligns hiring needs with local union representatives
• Explores and engages with local and national recruitment programs

• Designs onboarding program content and duration based on local needs assessments
• Coordinates onboarding materials with Corporate Learning & Development and Safety departments
• Facilitates onboarding sessions focused on culture, safety, and skills
• Administers written and hands‑on skills assessments
• Manages Docu Sign paperwork for new hires

• Delivers hands‑on training modules for various classifications (e.g., conduit bending, MC cable installation, terminations)
• Facilitates basic skills training for new industry entrants, focusing on safe and proper tool/material use
• Leads bootcamp‑style sessions for sub‑journeyman level employees
• Collects feedback on sessions from attendees to use for future improvements to content and presentation.

• Coordinates and/or facilitates Foreman Development Series
• Coordinates and/or facilitates Field supervision training
• Coordinates and/or facilitates App‑based and software‑based training
• Customizes training content to meet local needs
• Promotes the Field Operations Manual and internal processes
• Coordinates with external consultants or vendors for specialized training

• Promote MPS culture, core values, mission statement, and vision
• Pursue & coordinate grant & training reimbursement opportunities
• Pursue & coordinate continued education credits (for class participants) as available per location
• Track & report training metrics as identified by corporate training or regional leadership
• Capture participant feedback on training classes via survey
• Communicate upcoming schedule & direction with corporate Learning & Development Team
• Participate in personal continued education & development as identified by regional management & corporate Learning & Development management
• Develop new training content as needed
• Participate in peer reviews of newly developed or extensively modified content
• Participate in scheduled Workforce Development meetings
• Assign (recommend) Linked In Learning paths & content to field employees
• Counsel & coach struggling field employees
• Connect field & office teams through joint training opportunities
• May provide guidance to Associate Workforce Development Trainers
• Promote a positive community presence

• Proven work experience in a training or similar role is preferred
• Understanding of…