Michigan Education-Workforce Partnerships Lead (Remote)

Xello; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xello is seeking a Workforce & Education Partnerships Manager to build Michigan's statewide work-based learning network. This remote role focuses on recruiting employers, engaging chambers, ISDs, RESAs, and postsecondary partners, and aligning education and industry to create meaningful opportunities for K-12 students.

You'll represent Xello at state events, manage a partner pipeline, and measure growth and impact across Michigan's education-to-workforce ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Shape and grow Michigan statewide WBL network; develop regional launch plans and recruit initial partners.
• Act as on-the-ground state representative; liaise with state/regional agencies, workforce orgs, and industry associations.
• Lead employer recruitment and activation; convert outreach into active partnerships and published WBL opportunities.
• Develop partnerships across the education-to-workforce ecosystem, including Chambers, boards, ED orgs, and industry associations.
• Build connections with community colleges, universities, and postsecondary training providers to link K-12 exploration with further education and employment.
• Collaborate with client teams, Michigan school districts, ISDs, RESAs, and CTE programs to align priorities and fill gaps.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of Michigan employers across regions; scale opportunities year over year.
• Explain the benefits of WBL to employers and help develop future talent pipelines.
• Support onboarding and active participation in Xello's WBL network.
• Represent Xello at Michigan workforce events and partner meetings.
• Track recruitment, engagement and opportunities to measure network growth.

Job description

Xello is seeking a Workforce & Education Partnerships Manager to build Michigan's statewide work-based learning network. This remote role focuses on recruiting employers, engaging chambers, ISDs, RESAs, and postsecondary partners, and aligning education and industry to create meaningful opportunities for K-12 students.

You'll represent Xello at state events, manage a partner pipeline, and measure growth and impact across Michigan's education-to-workforce ecosystem.