Remote Pre-Apprenticeship Specialist — Pathways & Partnerships

Foundation for California Community Colleges; Compton (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

HSA

EAP

Wellness program

CalPERS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF certified employer

Job summary

FoundationCCC is seeking a Specialist, Pre-Apprenticeships to join the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network in Compton, CA. You will manage program design, outreach, and coordination with K-12 districts, community colleges, and employers to expand registered pre-apprenticeship pathways.

This role emphasizes project management, facilitation, and collaboration to advance equity in workforce opportunities across California. Remote-first work across the state is supported; headquarters are in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in workforce development, apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship, or K-12 education.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an education or non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated comfort with presentations and public speaking.
• Ability to build productive relationships with district administrators, teachers, counselors, community colleges, employers, and workforce partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as LAUNCH’s primary liaison to assigned K-12 district(s) and community college district(s) and workforce partners to support pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways.
• Collaborate with district staff to identify CTE pathways that align with apprenticeship opportunities and help develop new career pathways.
• Coordinate and deliver presentations, workshops, information sessions, career events, and employer tours promoting work-based learning.
• Connect students with educational, academic, and support resources to promote persistence and success.
• Build relationships with district admins, teachers, counselors, community colleges, employers, and industry partners.

Skills

Public speaking

Stakeholder collaboration

Program coordination

Community outreach

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

Job description

FoundationCCC is seeking a Specialist, Pre-Apprenticeships to join the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network in Compton, CA. You will manage program design, outreach, and coordination with K-12 districts, community colleges, and employers to expand registered pre-apprenticeship pathways.

This role emphasizes project management, facilitation, and collaboration to advance equity in workforce opportunities across California. Remote-first work across the state is supported; headquarters are in Sacramento.