Apprenticeship Manager — Lead Growth & Employee Ownership

Suburban Enterprises; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Ownership

ESOP

401(K) Match

No Premium Increases

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises in Wisconsin is seeking an Apprentice & Apprenticeship Manager to own the end-to-end development of the electrical apprentice program, ensuring safe, skilled, and promotable workers for the Electrical Division.

You will coach apprentices, manage records, and coordinate with HR and project teams, leading recruitment partnerships with trade schools and driving mentorship and compliance across the program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and experience mentoring, training, or supervising apprentices or entry-level workers.
• Ability to build trust and hold people accountable without daily task authority.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer the registered apprenticeship program, wage progression, and reporting.
• Maintain apprentice records, level-up docs, and ABC standards compliance.
• Collaborate with HR to develop wage ranges and advancement criteria.
• Serve as direct manager and mentor for all apprentices.
• Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins, performance reviews, and career-pathing conversations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Foremen on apprentice placement and skill-building.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

LMS experience

Job description

Suburban Enterprises in Wisconsin is seeking an Apprentice & Apprenticeship Manager to own the end-to-end development of the electrical apprentice program, ensuring safe, skilled, and promotable workers for the Electrical Division.

You will coach apprentices, manage records, and coordinate with HR and project teams, leading recruitment partnerships with trade schools and driving mentorship and compliance across the program.