Regional Career Pathways Coordinator & Industry Partnerships

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas seeks a Pathway Initiatives Specialist to coordinate work-based learning and career pathways across the region. You’ll partner with schools, higher ed, employers, and community groups to expand opportunities and align programs with regional workforce needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 3+ years in education, workforce development, or related fields, with strong communication and organization. Travel across the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; comparable experience may substitute year-for-year.
• Minimum of three years in education, workforce development, program coordination, or related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work-based learning experiences with industry partners, educators, and students.
• Support the development and alignment of high-quality career and education pathways that address regional workforce needs.
• Coordinate and maintain partnerships among education, workforce, industry, and community stakeholders to support workforce initiatives and career-connected learning.
• Work closely with regional education service centers, partner school districts, employers, and postsecondary institutions to implement workforce and education initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students, educators, and employers participating in assigned programs and initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, workshops, presentations, and other engagement activities with education, workforce, and industry partners.
• Support the implementation and coordination of assigned grants, programs, and regional initiatives.
• Collect and maintain program data to support grant reporting, presentations, performance tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Promote Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas programs, services, and initiatives throughout the region.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas seeks a Pathway Initiatives Specialist to coordinate work-based learning and career pathways across the region. You’ll partner with schools, higher ed, employers, and community groups to expand opportunities and align programs with regional workforce needs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 3+ years in education, workforce development, or related fields, with strong communication and organization. Travel across the region is expected.