Lead, Apprenticeship Programs & Workforce Development

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Apprenticeships, to own the end-to-end development of our apprenticeship strategy and the relationships that power it. You will create new pathways into aerospace careers by partnering with high schools, Career and Technical Education programs, community and technical colleges, workforce boards, and Blue Origin's apprenticeship intermediary.

This is a build role focused on launching programs from the ground up, defining vision, designing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in workforce development, economic development, community outreach, talent development, or related fields.
• Experience in community outreach and building partnerships with schools, colleges, workforce boards, employers, or community organizations.
• Working knowledge of economic and workforce development principles, including regional labor markets, public workforce systems, and funding mechanisms.
• Proven ability to establish program goals and metrics, evaluate results, and use data to drive decisions.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior business leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel as much as 40% to support partners, sites, and program activities.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy, design, launch, and growth of Blue Origin's apprenticeship programs, from first concept through to their first day.
• Partner with Blue Origin's apprenticeship intermediary to register, structure, and scale new apprenticeship pathways, including occupational standards, related instruction, and on-the-job learning plans.
• Work with business leaders and hiring managers to identify roles best suited to apprenticeship pathways and translate workforce plans into program designs and cohort targets.
• Design and build training programs that combine classroom instruction with hands-on learning, defining competencies, curriculum alignment, mentor expectations, and completion milestones.
• Lead community outreach and engagement with schools, local governments, workforce boards, economic development organizations, and community groups to build awareness of aerospace careers.
• Identify and pursue public and private funding opportunities, grants, and workforce development incentives that support program growth and sustainability.
• Navigate federal and state apprenticeship requirements, including Department of Labor registration and compliance, in partnership with Legal and the intermediary.
• Establish and track key metrics, including enrollment, completion, retention, conversion to full-time employment, time to productivity, and program cost, and use data to improve outcomes.
• Manage program budgets, vendor and partner agreements, and resource plans to deliver at scale.
• Collaborate with employer brand and communications partners to tell the story of Blue Origin's apprenticeship programs and the people in them.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership on program progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in support of Blue Origin's Leadership Principles.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Apprenticeships, to own the end-to-end development of our apprenticeship strategy and the relationships that power it. You will create new pathways into aerospace careers by partnering with high schools, Career and Technical Education programs, community and technical colleges, workforce boards, and Blue Origin's apprenticeship intermediary.

This is a build role focused on launching programs from the ground up, defining vision, designing