Coordinator of Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning (Grant Funded)

ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Shoals Community College is seeking a Coordinator of Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning to assist in establishing new apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities, align programs with workforce needs, and manage ongoing initiatives. The role involves coordinating with local industry, instructors, and grant reporting to support student employability.

The position focuses on developing pathways in Advanced Manufacturing, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, communication, marketing or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years directly-related experience in higher education, career technical education, or advanced manufacturing training.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with work based learning programs preferred.
• Experience in collection of grant data and grant reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities that provide a learning experience for students and align with the program curriculum and addresses workforce needs for local business and industry partners.
• Work with local business and industry representatives to identify workforce skills gaps and develop customized apprenticeship and training pathways for k-12 students, high school graduates, incumbent workers, and adults who have been out of the workforce that address the identified workforce needs.
• Develop five-year strategic plan to expand apprenticeship opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing programs, including Welding, Machine Shop, Industrial Systems, Electrical, and Design Engineering Technology.
• Partner with Career Technical Education (CTE) instructors, Adult Education staff, and business and industry representatives to identify, recruit, and enroll students in work-based learning programs.
• In partnership with the Manager of Workforce Development and Apprenticeships, CTE instructors, and business and industry representatives, monitor the progress of apprentices, ensuring they receive appropriate academic advising, related on-the-job training, and support throughout the work-based learning experience.
• Develop and deliver a Work Based Learning orientation program that includes topics such as employability skills, communication in the workplace, time management, and workplace expectations.
• Provide individualized academic advising and early intervention when necessary to apprenticeship students, including the development of individualized graduation plans and the monitoring of attendance and grades.
• Assist in exit interviews with students and employer satisfaction surveys at the conclusion of a work-based learning experience.
• Ensure the timely collection and reporting of participant data for the College’s Strengthening Institutions project, including student enrollment and progress, certificate and degree completion, credential attainment, employment outcomes, apprenticeship and internship wages, and employer engagement and satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining records for all apprenticeship students and business and industry sponsors.
• Work with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA) to ensure that all the College’s registered apprenticeship programs are appropriately state certified (DOL-RA) and comply with all applicable state/DOL requirements.

Skills

Grant reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, business, communication, marketing or related field

Master's degree

Job description

The Coordinator of Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning, working with the Manager of Workforce Development and Apprenticeships and Strengthening Institutions Project Coordinator, will assist in the establishment of new apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities with local business and industries and the management of the College’s established apprenticeships and work-based learning programs. This position will ensure pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and work-based learning initiatives align with local workforce needs and provide students with practical, hands‑on experience that enhances employability in high-demand fields. This position will ensure the timely collection and reporting of program data and outcomes for the College’s Title III Strengthening Institution Manufacturing Futures grant.

This position is not eligible for tenure/non-probational status.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities that provide a learning experience for students and align with the program curriculum and addresses workforce needs for local business and industry partners.
• Work with local business and industry representatives to identify workforce skills gaps and develop customized apprenticeship and training pathways for k-12 students, high school graduates, incumbent workers, and adults who have been out of the workforce that address the identified workforce needs.
• Develop five-year strategic plan to expand apprenticeship opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing programs, including Welding, Machine Shop, Industrial Systems, Electrical, and Design Engineering Technology.
• Partner with Career Technical Education (CTE) instructors, Adult Education staff, and business and industry representatives to identify, recruit, and enroll students in work-based learning programs.
• In partnership with the Manager of Workforce Development and Apprenticeships, CTE instructors, and business and industry representatives, monitor the progress of apprentices, ensuring they receive appropriate academic advising, related on-the-job training, and support throughout the work-based learning experience.
• Develop and deliver a Work Based Learning orientation program that includes topics such as employability skills, communication in the workplace, time management, and workplace expectations.
• Provide individualized academic advising and early intervention when necessary to apprenticeship students, including the development of individualized graduation plans and the monitoring of attendance and grades.
• Assist in exit interviews with students and employer satisfaction surveys at the conclusion of a work-based learning experience.
• Ensure the timely collection and reporting of participant data for the College’s Strengthening Institutions project, including student enrollment and progress, certificate and degree completion, credential attainment, employment outcomes, apprenticeship and internship wages, and employer engagement and satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining records for all apprenticeship students and business and industry sponsors.
• Work with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA) to ensure that all the College’s registered apprenticeship programs are appropriately state certified (DOL-RA) and comply with all applicable state/DOL requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, communication, marketing or related field from an accredited institution, required.
• Minimum of two years directly-related experience in higher education, career technical education, or advanced manufacturing training, required.
• Master’s degree, preferred.
• Experience with work based learning programs, preferred.
• Experience in collection of grant data and grant reporting, preferred.

Applications should be received by no later than November 13,2026.

SALARY:Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule E1-2 ($52,707 - $70,896).

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.