Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Manufacturing Works helps Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Companies thrive by delivering solutions that support their people, enhance their productivity, and help them prosper. Our mission is to strengthen manufacturing through connection, education, and training. Manufacturing Works is organized as a membership-based 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization.

Manufacturing Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Workforce Program Coordinator is a full-time, professional position that will serve as part of the workforce development team. Primary responsibilities include the successful operation of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs in Lorain, Erie, and Huron counties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Must have 2+ years of experience with proficiency in following areas:

· Workforce development

· Stakeholder management

· Program implementation

Prefer experience in the following areas:

· Software: Microsoft 365, Teams, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, OneDrive

· Pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs

· Manufacturing

· Experience in vocational education or K-12 setting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

o Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for at least 3+ years of experience in related field/industry

Personal Characteristics

· Must exude the organization’s values: Reliable, Supportive, Dedicated, Community-Focused, and Always Learning

· Organized and strong attention to detail

· Experience with collaborating with project and community partners

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support the design and implementation of pre-apprenticeship programs in Lorain, Erie, and Huron Counties, primarily in the manufacturing, renewable energy, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing industries.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders involved in the pre-apprenticeship programs and other experts to meet program standards and develop new programs to meet employer need.

· Recruit and enroll students and individuals into WorkAdvance Program, work-based learning activities, and pre-apprenticeship program.

· Facilitate and organize work-based learning activities with partner schools, organizations, and industry including registering K-12/CTE schools as pre-apprenticeship programs through Ohio State Apprenticeship Council and comply with all standards and policies.

· Facilitate career coaching curriculum for tours, guest speakers, job shadows, and internships.

· Connect job seekers with good jobs and develop a strong employer network while focusing on placement and advanced opportunities.

· Provide support to employers with talent planning, workforce needs, and educational opportunities.

· Engage MW members and affiliates with program(s).

· Build opportunities to matriculate from a pre-apprenticeship program to a registered apprenticeship program.

· Collaborate and provide cross-referrals with other programs within the workforce department and Manufacturing Works to support the efforts and overall mission.

· Ensure timely program results, data management, and completion of all program documentation in compliance with all stakeholders and grant requirements.

· Support Manufacturing Works’ objectives to retain and grow a healthy NE Ohio manufacturing base, as well as other aspects of the organization’s mission.

· Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Flexible work from home options available.