Employer Partnerships Manager, Workforce Development

The Leading Niche; Kankakee (IL); Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AOE International in Illinois seeks a Manager to build and maintain employer relationships that turn training into jobs. The role secures signed MOUs, convenes an employer advisory group, and collaborates with union apprenticeships.

You will engage with electrical, solar and contracting partners in the Kankakee/Champaign region, coordinate events, track openings, and report monthly to the Director.

Competenze

• Four or more years of experience in business development, employer services, apprenticeship coordination or the construction or energy industry.
• A record of securing hiring commitments or partnership agreements from employers.
• Knowledge of the region's electrical and solar contractors and building trades unions.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Mansioni

• Secure 8 to 12 signed employer MOUs or partnership agreements in Year 1 that name the hiring, interviewing or hosting each employer commits to.
• Convene the employer advisory group each quarter to review the curriculum, graduate performance and hiring forecasts.
• Build working relationships with the union apprenticeship programs, contractor associations and Equity Eligible Contractors in the region.
• Bring employers into the program: guest speakers, job site visits, mock interviews and an interview day for each graduating cohort.
• Arrange a work-based learning placement in Kankakee/Champaign with a host agreement covering safety, supervision and insurance.
• Track job openings and project timelines in solar, electrical and charging work, and tell the Training Manager and Navigator when demand shifts.
• Coordinate employer contact with the Navigator and CEJA programs so each employer is approached once.
• Record employer commitments, placements and feedback, and report them to the Director each month.

Conoscenze

Employer relations

Business development

Negotiation

Public speaking

Project coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

AOE International in Illinois seeks a Manager to build and maintain employer relationships that turn training into jobs. The role secures signed MOUs, convenes an employer advisory group, and collaborates with union apprenticeships.

You will engage with electrical, solar and contracting partners in the Kankakee/Champaign region, coordinate events, track openings, and report monthly to the Director.