Economic and Workforce Development - Blueprint Industry Coordinator - Non-Merit

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A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Regular

Schedule:

Non-Merit, 34 hours per week with some evenings and weekend hours. Plus, County benefits. This position is funded by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.

Join us in transforming Maryland's education system! The Blueprint for Maryland's Future, a groundbreaking 10-year initiative, is set to revolutionize education by implementing reforms recommended by the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education. This comprehensive plan focuses on five key pillars. Baltimore County Government/DEWD is taking a lead role in Pillar 3, focusing on College and Career Readiness. Preparing students for success in post-secondary education and careers by enhancing curriculum, providing relevant skills, and fostering a growth mindset.

Be part of this groundbreaking journey and contribute to creating a brighter educational landscape for generations to come!

Responsibilities include collaborating with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), and Workforce Development Business Partners. The Youth Workforce Engagement Coordinator gains insights into the local economy and industry trends, facilitating meaningful connections between students and employers to produce networking opportunities that may result in work‑based learning experiences. Through partnership opportunities and events, the aim is to educate local businesses about investing in the long‑term success of local youth, cultivating a talent pipeline.

This initiative bridges education and business needs, equipping students with industry trends, career pathways, and essential workforce skills for employability and regional economic growth. This position is funded by the 10-year Blueprint for Maryland’s Future fund.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Under the supervision of the Blueprint Program Manager, the Youth Workforce Engagement Coordinator will deliver comprehensive workforce experiences to assist Baltimore County middle and high school students in identifying academic and career pathways.

• Develop business and community partnerships by conducting outreach and recruitment of businesses based on the identified needs and interests of high school‑aged students.
• Establish and continually expand a network of strong employer partnerships.
• Contact employers by telephone (may include cold calling), email, and personal site visits to identify hiring needs, available career pathways, and opportunities for mentorship, information sharing, and partnership.
• Meet and establish professional relationships with prospective employers by attending networking events, including career fairs, Chamber of Commerce events, industry gatherings, etc.
• Identify job and industry‑specific roles, business requirements, workforce trends, job skills, and design and deliver presentations on career pathways and opportunities in the community related to job development.
• Collaborate with school‑based staff to identify potential work‑based learning experiences in the business community.
• Work closely with inter‑departmental and inter‑agency teams and act as the liaison between BCPS and CCBC to provide information and facilitative support as these entities connect students with specific career and workforce development information, opportunities, experiences, and training activities.
• Support the recruitment of area…