Apprenticeship & WBL Programs Specialist (RAP)

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is seeking an Apprenticeship Specialist to lead initiatives that grow USDOL RAPs, state apprenticeships, and Work-Based-Learning partnerships across Oklahoma.

The role requires extensive travel and the ability to coordinate with employers, schools, and ODCTE staff to ensure high-quality apprenticeship programs and reporting compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ work experience in a workforce development or career and technical education setting or work-based learning environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide customer service for USDOL RAP sponsorship, application process, curricula and standards development, implementation, reporting requirements, and follow-up for employers, schools, apprentices, and ODCTE.
• Advocates for apprenticeships and the entire spectrum of WBL engagement opportunities for all stakeholders.
• Enhances visibility of WBL and apprenticeships by participating in public relations activities, attending relevant meetings, speaking to workforce development and community groups, and talking to legislators.
• Ensure that all documentation and reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion.
• Recruits employers on a regular basis to sponsor apprenticeships or hire apprentices.
• Plans and implements apprenticeship statewide events.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is seeking an Apprenticeship Specialist to lead initiatives that grow USDOL RAPs, state apprenticeships, and Work-Based-Learning partnerships across Oklahoma.

The role requires extensive travel and the ability to coordinate with employers, schools, and ODCTE staff to ensure high-quality apprenticeship programs and reporting compliance.