Industry Partnerships Lead for Apprenticeships

East-Valley-Institute-of-Technolog; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA contribution

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is seeking an Industry Partner Coordinator to expand the apprenticeship program by building strong ties with local and regional employers across diverse industry sectors. This full-time exempt role is based at EVIT's Main Campus and coordinates partnerships and program promotion.

A Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or related field is required, with at least three years in a skilled trades setting or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a skilled trades field may substitute for the degree.
• Experience in employer engagement, business development, workforce programming, apprenticeship administration, or skilled trades industries.
• Familiarity with labor market and apprenticeship programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expand and strengthen EVIT's Registered Apprenticeship Program through employer partnerships.
• Identify new partnership opportunities and promote apprenticeship pathways.
• Serve as liaison between EVIT, employer partners and apprenticeship stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support industry partnerships across multiple sectors.

Skills

Employer engagement

Business development

Workforce programming

Apprenticeship administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or related field

Experience in skilled trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding) 3+ years

Job description

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is seeking an Industry Partner Coordinator to expand the apprenticeship program by building strong ties with local and regional employers across diverse industry sectors. This full-time exempt role is based at EVIT's Main Campus and coordinates partnerships and program promotion.

A Bachelor's degree in business, education, workforce development, or related field is required, with at least three years in a skilled trades setting or equivalent experience