Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning Lead

800 OKLA. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel required

Job summary

800 OKLA. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION is seeking an Apprenticeship Specialist to lead USDOL RAP sponsorship and WBL initiatives across Oklahoma. The role requires extensive travel and will be based in a local technology center or ODCTE office.

The position emphasizes building partnerships with employers, schools, and ODCTE staff to grow registered apprenticeships and employer engagement. A bachelor’s degree plus workforce development experience is required.

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.
• Preferred: professional experience working with businesses, developing new programs, or leading large-scale initiatives.
• Experience with federal grants and apprenticeship design, application, and follow-up.
• Knowledge of career and technology education or public-school experience.

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 and speaking to stakeholder groups.
• 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.
• Participates as an accreditation reviewer for ODCTE to ensure policy compliance at schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

800 OKLA. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION is seeking an Apprenticeship Specialist to lead USDOL RAP sponsorship and WBL initiatives across Oklahoma. The role requires extensive travel and will be based in a local technology center or ODCTE office.

The position emphasizes building partnerships with employers, schools, and ODCTE staff to grow registered apprenticeships and employer engagement. A bachelor’s degree plus workforce development experience is required.