Director of Workforce Training & Pathways

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill SWPA’s Education, Training, and Client Services department seeks a Director of Workforce Training to lead the division’s training portfolio and align initiatives with strategic goals. The role includes budget oversight, funding sustainability, and coaching the team to deliver scalable, high-quality instruction.

The position emphasizes collaboration with external partners and internal teams to expand occupational tracks and ensure programs meet labor market demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Education, Teaching, Psychology, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, or related field OR Master’s degree in those fields with required experience.
• Progressive leadership and supervision in workforce development, training, education, or related field; fiscal responsibility and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of a cohesive portfolio of digital skills, retail, and pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship pathways with stackable credentials and clear routes to employment.
• Standardize and oversee eligibility, enrollment, assessment, and credentialing across programs; ensure quality and accessibility.
• Direct curricula alignment to employer-validated competencies and apprenticeship standards in partnership with Business Engagement.
• Direct the instructional leadership framework to ensure consistent performance, professional growth, and quality standards across the training team.
• Manage staff accountability and align teams with departmental objectives through annual evaluations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Goodwill SWPA’s Education, Training, and Client Services department seeks a Director of Workforce Training to lead the division’s training portfolio and align initiatives with strategic goals. The role includes budget oversight, funding sustainability, and coaching the team to deliver scalable, high-quality instruction.

The position emphasizes collaboration with external partners and internal teams to expand occupational tracks and ensure programs meet labor market demands.