National Apprenticeship Programs Lead

WGU; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Governors University seeks a strategic leader to serve as the enterprise lead and architect for its apprenticeship portfolio, defining and scaling the university's approach to integrating competency-based education with work-based learning at a national level. This role operates at the intersection of higher education, workforce systems, and employer partnerships.

This highly external-facing role requires engagement with employers, workforce intermediaries, state agencies, and national

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in apprenticeships, workforce development or higher education leadership.
• Experience designing and scaling programs or systems.
• Experience working with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and scaling of apprenticeship programs across WGU.
• Design scalable apprenticeship systems and turnkey employer solutions.
• Influence institutional strategy and operating models for apprenticeship pathways.
• Serve as a primary external-facing leader with employers and partners.
• Translate federal and state policies into scalable program designs.
• Define WGU's role as RTI provider, sponsor, or partner.
• Drive employer onboarding and mentor readiness.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to achieve KPIs.
• Establish and monitor enrollment, retention, and completion metrics.
• Drive data-informed continuous improvement and thought leadership.

Skills

Apprenticeship systems

Workforce models

Policy translation

External partnerships

Communications & influence

Remote work in matrix

Data analysis

Industry trends

Change agent

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Western Governors University seeks a strategic leader to serve as the enterprise lead and architect for its apprenticeship portfolio, defining and scaling the university's approach to integrating competency-based education with work-based learning at a national level. This role operates at the intersection of higher education, workforce systems, and employer partnerships.

This highly external-facing role requires engagement with employers, workforce intermediaries, state agencies, and national