Trades Programs Associate

Working Partnerships USA Trades Programs Associate San Jose, CA
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Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. We build the capacity of workers, low-income neighborhoods, and communities of color to lead and govern. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for quality jobs, healthy communities, equitable growth, and a democracy that works for all.

We are co-founders of Silicon Valley Rising which is fighting to inspire the tech industry to build an inclusive, middle class. For 25 years, Working Partnerships USA has been at the forefront of the national movement for a just economy driven by the power of working people.

Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for family-sustaining jobs, stable and affordable housing, healthy communities, and a democracy where all our voices are heard.

Position Summary

Working Partnerships USA is seeking a Trades Programs Associate to join our exceptional team. The Associate will primarily support the Trades Introduction Program (TIP), a construction career training and placement initiative that helps jobseekers from under-represented communities in San Mateo County to enter apprenticeships and achieve a long-term, family-supporting career in the construction trades.

TIP is led by Working Partnerships USA in collaboration with union, industry, and community partners. TIP is an apprenticeship readiness program designed to educate participants about the construction industry and prepare them to succeed in a construction trades apprenticeship. Participants are young adults and adults who are actively seeking to enter a career in the construction trade. TIP includes three components:
1) outreach, orientation and assessment;
2) a 130-hour pre-apprenticeship course, taught by certified instructors with journey-level work experience in the construction trades; and
3) twelve months of intensive 1-1 coaching through the apprenticeship application process and retention support once they begin work. TIP serves a wide range of applicants who are seeking a good, family-supporting career, with a special emphasis on homeless individuals, women, communities of color, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, recipients of public assistance, and at-risk youth.

The Trades Programs Associate will be responsible for job coaching, job placement, program and campaign support in pursuit of our mission to achieve economic and racial justice in San Mateo County / Silicon Valley through innovative policy, research and organizing campaigns.

The position is based in San Jose, California. The role will require regular in person work across Santa Clara County and San Mateo County, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of a program lead, the Trades Programs Associate will be responsible for day-to-day support for TIP, including but not limited to:

• Developing relationships with Trades Programs participants through group and individual coaching to support them in achieving their career goals, including intensive career coaching and individualized case management
• Developing expertise in understanding and guiding clients through the various application processes and work requirements for each of the 25+ construction apprenticeship programs; maintaining up-to-date information on each program and be able to advise and support students in navigating each application process
• Staff support, class announcements, 1-1 counseling, and other administrative and programmatic duties related to the 130-hour course.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Some early morning, evening and Saturday work is required, in alignment with the MC3 course schedules
• Coordinating…