Apprenticeship Programs Assistant in Training

MACNY's Job Board; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MACNY, the Manufacturers Association of Central New York, seeks a Workforce Development Assistant In Training to support MTI programs for advanced manufacturing. The role develops skills for a future Workforce Development Specialist by aiding recruitment, partner coordination, and participant preparation for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship tracks.

Responsibilities include resume prep, interview coaching, program tracking, and regional outreach, with opportunities to participate in events

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or preferred bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, business, communications, human services, public administration, or a related field.
• Six months minimum working with employers, students, job seekers, community partners, education providers, or workforce development programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, learning management systems, Smartsheet, data dashboards, and other reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the recruitment screening, interviewing, of the participants for pre-apprenticeship/Registered Apprenticeship programs.
• Track the coordination with education partners, workforce development partners, community organizations, and employers to support successful program delivery.
• Provide Support in the career preparation, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and job search assistance.
• Support participant retention and completion by identifying barriers, connecting participants to resources, and maintaining regular communication throughout the program.
• Assist with participant placement into employment, Registered Apprenticeship pathways, or other appropriate next-step opportunities.
• Continuous learning the bridge work to function as a liaison between participants, businesses, educators, and community partners to ensure clear communication and alignment of expectations.
• Support assisting special projects, pilot programs, new regional initiatives, and program expansion efforts as assigned.
• Train to enhance skills to build and maintain relationships with employers, educators, workforce partners, and community organizations to promote MTI’s pre-apprenticeship programs and broader workforce development initiatives.
• Take part in job fairs, community events, partner meetings, advisory committees, graduations, and other program-related events.
• Train and maintain accurate information and timely documentation of participant activity, employer engagement, partner communication, program outcomes, and required grant data.
• Enter and update information in CRM systems, learning management systems, spreadsheets, and other program tracking tools.
• Work collaboratively with your assigned trainer and the apprenticeship team and other MTI departments.
• Contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team culture focused on accountability, service, participant success, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Collaboration

Data analysis

Presentations

Independence

Travel

Research

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, business, communications, human services, public administration, or related field

Job description

MACNY, the Manufacturers Association of Central New York, seeks a Workforce Development Assistant In Training to support MTI programs for advanced manufacturing. The role develops skills for a future Workforce Development Specialist by aiding recruitment, partner coordination, and participant preparation for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship tracks.

Responsibilities include resume prep, interview coaching, program tracking, and regional outreach, with opportunities to participate in events