Core Competencies Trainer – Clean Energy & Workforce Readiness

TLN Worldwide Enterprises; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AOE International is a non-profit organization focused on community support and development, with a strong emphasis on workforce development and education. The instructor will teach the CEJA Core Competencies to new cohorts monthly, including 100 hours of essential employability and workplace skills, plus 10 hours of career exploration with employers.

The role requires delivering OSHA 10-Hour Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED, plus digital skills and basic electrical training in lab settings,

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience teaching or training adults in workforce readiness, adult education or occupational training.
• Working knowledge of construction or clean energy workplaces and safety practices.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience with learners who face barriers to employment.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and digital collaboration tools.
• Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Core Competencies modules through hands-on, scenario-based activities set in clean energy workplaces.
• Teach the OSHA 10-Hour Construction course and First Aid/CPR/AED, and complete required records for each credential.
• Teach digital skills in the computer lab, and basic tool use and foundational electricity in the training lab.
• Assess participants during and at the end of training, using varied methods, and record attendance and results.
• Identify participants who are struggling, re-teach and re-assess the specific component, and notify the case manager.
• Host employer panels, job site visits and mock interviews with business engagement staff.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom that builds on participants' existing knowledge and strengths.
• Help each participant confirm a Career Pathway choice and pass the plan to the case manager and pathway instructors.

Skills

Adult education

Facilitation

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

AOE International is a non-profit organization focused on community support and development, with a strong emphasis on workforce development and education. The instructor will teach the CEJA Core Competencies to new cohorts monthly, including 100 hours of essential employability and workplace skills, plus 10 hours of career exploration with employers.

The role requires delivering OSHA 10-Hour Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED, plus digital skills and basic electrical training in lab settings,