Marine Apprenticeship Coordinator - AMIkids Workforce Development

Position Summary

The Apprenticeship Coordinator role is responsible for the management and oversight of the apprenticeship program - meeting organization, apprentice, partners and employer sponsors goals; strong focus on recruitment process, matching apprentices to suitable partners and monitor success of each apprentice.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop and implement Marine Apprenticeship Program plans, standards, and strategies to meet the needs of the organization, apprentices, partners and employer sponsors from start through implementation and follow-up,
• Lead direct reports, provide guidance and constructive feedback to ensure success of Team Members; includes hire to retirement tasks - recruitment, onboarding and performance evaluations,
• Establish and maintain relationships and collaborate with industry partners, education institutions, community organizations, and Federal and State offices of Apprenticeship to promote and support apprenticeship initiatives,
• Liaise between apprentices, partners, and other organizations to ensure a successful apprenticeship experience,
• Advise and help employer sponsors and stakeholders on the development and implementation of apprenticeship programs,
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and placement of apprentices,
• Coordinate the programming for apprentices to ensure all experiences and standards are being met, state/Federal requirements are adhered to, and scheduling ratios comply,
• Monitor apprenticeship program progress, ensuring that program requirements are met and maintained, conduct regular individual progress meetings with apprentices,
• Develop and deliver training to Team Members, employer sponsors, and apprentices on the importance of apprenticeships and relevant topics related to the program,
• Facilitate the resolution of grievances and disputes between employer sponsors, apprentices, and stakeholders,
• Track and report related program performance data and outcomes
• Work related driving/traveling required,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent,
• Two (2) years' relevant experience, Workforce Development training preferred, Two (2) years' experience managing and implementing a State or Federally approved Apprenticeship program, prefer experience with establishing a Registered Apprenticeship Program,
• Possess or obtain certifications as required (i.e. OSHA),
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously,
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal),
• Knowledge of marine industry regulations and standards,
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing and selection processes preferred,
• Ability to collect and analyze data and deliver reports,
• Experience in building and maintaining positive relationships with employer sponsors, apprentices and partners,
• Effective problem-solving skills,
• Ability to understand and enforce labor laws and regulations related to apprenticeships,
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Entry Level Excel, Intermediate Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

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