Vice President of Programs & Training at Pursuit

Pursuit is a pioneering AI-native organization building the nation's premier tech workforce pipeline to unlock lasting economic mobility for low-income and underrepresented communities.

About the Organization

For over a decade, Pursuit has unlocked economic mobility by propelling adults from low-income backgrounds into high-wage tech careers- taking average starting incomes from $17K to $94K and generating nearly $1B in lifetime wage gains.

Now, as AI reshapes the global economy, Pursuit is pioneering the nation's premier AI-native workforce pipeline. We are transforming how economic opportunity works at scale through a rigorous, full-funnel model combining in-person collaborative learning, real-time curriculum adaptation, and deep employer integration. Powered by $20M in scale funding, top-tier philanthropic partnerships, and an agile team driven by private-sector rigor, Pursuit blends high-touch human connection with real-world problem-solving.

We aren't just training for tech jobs-we are building an enduring ecosystem where underserved communities lead the AI revolution.

You can learn more about Pursuit at their website.

About the Role

As AI reshapes the global economy, workforce development stands at a historic inflection point. Pursuit is seeking a visionary, outcomes-obsessed Vice President of Program and Training (VPPT) to lead and scale our groundbreaking AI-native training program. This role offers an unprecedented platform to architect workforce strategy, expand a proven economic mobility engine, and build the foundation for the upcoming AI Jobs Institute to serve thousands of Builders.

Reporting to the CEO, the VPPT will serve as the chief architect and operator of the training and job readiness lifecycle. You will have end-to-end ownership across recruitment, community partnerships, persistence, AI-driven curriculum, and candidate-side job readiness. Leading a rapidly expanding multidisciplinary team, you will combine private-sector operational rigor with a deep commitment to human flourishing.

This is an invitation to solve one of the nation's most urgent workforce challenges. As VPPT, you will act as a national spokesperson and subject matter expert, setting the bar for what it means to build sustainable, scalable pathways into the future of work while ensuring underrepresented communities lead the AI revolution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the overarching vision, pedagogy, and architecture of Pursuit's AI-native training programs.
• Define and iterate on the curriculum, instructional design, and skill-acquisition model to reflect an evolving AI labor market.
• Establish replicable program delivery frameworks designed to rapidly scale capacity toward thousands of Builders annually.
• Define job-readiness standards for AI-adjacent roles in close alignment with employer expectations and labor market signals.
• Drive continuous pedagogical improvement using real-time performance data, Builder feedback, and industry trends.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to integrate Pursuit's AI-powered learning platform directly into the program model.
• Explore advanced growth models, including the licensing, franchising, or institutionalization of the AI Jobs Institute.

• Own the complete enrollment funnel, from community outreach and recruitment strategy through selection and onboarding.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, local institutions, and referral networks.
• Utilize data-driven recruitment campaigns to consistently meet cohort volume and quality targets for low-income Builders.
• Own Builder retention and persistence as core metrics, establishing early-warning systems and proactive intervention structures.
• Oversee the end-to-end Builder experience, cultivating a high-bar environment that balances rigorous challenge with support.
• Integrate industry leaders, volunteers, and corporate partners into fireside chats, capstone projects, and Demo Days.
• Maintain a relentless focus on final employment outcomes, ensuring tight alignment with candidate-side job placement teams.

• Cultivate a high-accountability culture driven by an obsession with outcomes, operational precision, and human flourishing.
• Oversee flexible program delivery schedules that accommodate non-traditional hours, including evenings and…