Apprenticeship Training Coordinator

Walker-White Plumbing Hvac and Mechanical Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker White Mechanical, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator to lead and grow our registered apprenticeship programs across HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, Pipefitting, and Sheet Metal.

You will recruit and mentor apprentices, coordinate with instructors and workforce partners, manage records, and advocate for skilled trades in the community. This full-time role offers opportunities to shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals through collaboration with

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to present confidently to groups of varying sizes and backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of program success.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Walker White's apprenticeship programs across multiple skilled trades.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain apprentices throughout their training journey.
• Serve as the primary liaison between apprentices, instructors, supervisors, educational partners, and workforce agencies.
• Build and maintain partnerships with school districts, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, veterans' programs, and government agencies.
• Monitor apprentice progress, provide coaching and support, and celebrate milestones and achievements.
• Coordinate with instructors and company leadership to ensure training schedules, compliance requirements, and program objectives are met.
• Maintain apprenticeship records, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Represent Walker White Mechanical at career fairs, community events, industry meetings, and recruitment activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve apprentice engagement, program outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Advocate for the value of careers in the skilled trades throughout the community.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Help Build the Skilled Trades Workforce of Tomorrow

Walker White Mechanical, Inc. | Columbia, SC Full-Time | Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Programs

Make a Lasting Impact Without Leaving Your Passion for Teaching

Are you an educator, trainer, coach, or workforce development professional who loves helping people succeed? Are you looking for an opportunity to step beyond the traditional classroom while continuing to make a meaningful difference?

Walker White Mechanical is seeking an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator to lead and grow our registered apprenticeship programs across the mechanical trades. In this role, you'll help launch careers, support apprentices on their journey to certification, and strengthen partnerships that create life-changing opportunities for the next generation of skilled professionals.

Our apprenticeship curriculum is already established across HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, Pipefitting, and Sheet Metal. Your mission is to bring that training to life by recruiting talent, supporting apprentices, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring participants successfully complete their programs.

If you're energized by mentoring others, building relationships, and helping people achieve goals they never thought possible, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Walker White's apprenticeship programs across multiple skilled trades
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain apprentices throughout their training journey
• Serve as the primary liaison between apprentices, instructors, supervisors, educational partners, and workforce agencies
• Build and maintain partnerships with school districts, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, veterans' programs, and government agencies
• Monitor apprentice progress, provide coaching and support, and celebrate milestones and achievements
• Coordinate with instructors and company leadership to ensure training schedules, compliance requirements, and program objectives are met
• Maintain apprenticeship records, documentation, and reporting requirements
• Represent Walker White Mechanical at career fairs, community events, industry meetings, and recruitment activities
• Identify opportunities to improve apprentice engagement, program outcomes, and operational efficiency
• Advocate for the value of careers in the skilled trades throughout the community

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Passion for teaching, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to present confidently to groups of varying sizes and backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of program success
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education, training, workforce development, program administration, human resources, talent development, or related fields
• Experience working with young adults, career changers, or adult learners
• Background in construction, mechanical contracting, manufacturing, skilled trades, or apprenticeship programs
• Familiarity with registered apprenticeship programs, workforce grants, or educational partnerships

Former teachers, career and technical educators, workforce development professionals, military trainers, and skilled trades professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Walker White Mechanical?

At Walker White Mechanical, we're committed to developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Through partnerships with local schools, technical colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations, we're creating career pathways that provide meaningful work, financial stability, and long-term opportunity.

When you join our team, you'll have the unique opportunity to:

• Shape the future workforce of the skilled trades
• Make a tangible impact on individuals and families throughout our community
• Build lasting relationships with industry and educational partners
• Lead a growing and highly visible company initiative
• Enjoy a stable, full-time career with opportunities for professional growth

Every apprentice who succeeds because of your guidance represents a future technician, foreman, superintendent, or business leader whose life trajectory was changed through your efforts.

Ready to Build Careers While Building the Future of the Trades?

Walker White Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.