Regional Career Pathways Coordinator

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas is seeking Pathway Initiatives Specialists to coordinate work-based learning opportunities and help develop regional career pathways. The role partners with employers, school districts, higher education, and communities to expand career-connected learning and strengthen workforce initiatives.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred; relevant experience may substitute for the degree. Travel across the region is expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; comparable experience may substitute year-for-year for degree.
• Minimum of three years experience in education, workforce development, program coordination, partnership development, or related field preferred.
• Candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills and be willing to travel throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work-based learning experiences with industry partners, educators, and students.
• Support development and alignment of career and education pathways addressing regional workforce needs.
• Coordinate and maintain partnerships among education, workforce, industry, and community stakeholders.
• Work with regional education service centers, partner districts, employers, and postsecondary institutions to implement workforce/education initiatives.
• Serve as primary point of contact for students, educators, and employers in assigned programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations with education, workforce, and industry partners.
• Support implementation and coordination of assigned grants, programs, and regional initiatives.
• Collect and maintain program data to support grant reporting and performance tracking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; substitutes allowed

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas is seeking Pathway Initiatives Specialists to coordinate work-based learning opportunities and help develop regional career pathways. The role partners with employers, school districts, higher education, and communities to expand career-connected learning and strengthen workforce initiatives.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred; relevant experience may substitute for the degree. Travel across the region is expected as part of this role.