Executive Director Education Alignment & Apprenticeship Strategy

Primary Position Objectives

Executive Director of Education Alignment & Apprenticeship Strategy leads the strategic integration of education systems and apprenticeship pathways to drive workforce development outcomes under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This role ensures that all education and apprenticeship initiatives are grounded in Serrato’s purpose‑driven philosophy by aligning academic growth, industry credentials, and civic readiness. The Executive Director partners with the CSOI to embed strategies across operations and with the CCEO to guarantee compliance, accountability, and continuous modernization that keeps education and apprenticeship strategies aligned with evolving industry demands.

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to align education and training systems with workforce needs.
• Ensure strategies reflect Serrato’s purpose‑driven approach, rejecting status‑quo models and advancing modernization to meet evolving workforce and defense readiness priorities.
• Design and scale registered apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship, and work‑based learning models across high‑demand industries.
• Oversee implementation of career pathway programs that integrate adult education, career and technical education (CTE), postsecondary education, and industry‑recognized credentials.

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with K‑12 schools, community colleges, universities, employers, labor unions, community‑based organizations, and state/federal agencies.
• Serve as a liaison between the workforce board, education systems, and economic development stakeholders to ensure cross‑sector collaboration.
• All partnerships reinforce Serrato’s belief that people growth and company growth are inseparable.

• Ensure apprenticeship and education programs are compliant with WIOA regulations, state policies, and federal apprenticeship guidelines.
• Lead efforts to secure and manage federal and state funding to support program goals.
• Monitor performance metrics including the Serrato Dashboard to ensure continuous improvement in outcomes such as credential attainment, employment placement, and equity in access.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual deliverable implementation and compliance.
• Report and discuss contract performance, highlights, and concerns on a weekly basis with the CSOI.
• All compliance activities are carried out in partnership with the CCEO to ensure disciplined execution and integrity across contracts, audits, and performance systems.

• Advocate for policy reforms that remove barriers to education‑employment alignment and expand apprenticeship opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal and external policy teams to analyze trends, develop recommendations, and implement systemic changes that ensure continuous modernization and purpose alignment.

Promote inclusive strategies that increase participation of under‑represented populations in apprenticeships and career pathways, including youth, women, communities of color, immigrants, and individuals with barriers to employment.

• Program Development:
  Launch or expand at least 3 apprenticeship or pre‑apprenticeship programs annually.
• Partner Engagement:
  Secure active participation from 5+ education/training providers and 10+ employers annually.

At least 75% of enrolled participants attain a credential or apprenticeship placement.

• Minimum of 50% of participants served come from underserved populations.

Increase work‑based learning opportunities by 25% annually.

• Maintain 85%+ satisfaction rate among employer partners.
• Ensure 90% of participants complete purpose‑driven assessments and demonstrate readiness in both workforce and civic engagement.
• Integrate Serrato Purpose into apprenticeship design, ensuring alignment between academic growth, technical skill attainment, and whole‑person development.

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