Strategic Industry Partnerships Manager – Apprenticeships

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers); Livingston (NJ); Remote; USD 94.000 - 99.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ASME is seeking a collaborative Manager, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development to lead employer and industry engagement for apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning programs. This role builds partnerships across industry, education, and workforce systems, aligning programs with employer needs and supporting high-quality training outcomes.

Working with leadership to expand partnerships and improve program impact, the role requires strong relationship-building and

Qualifikationen

• Five+ years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, or employer engagement.
• Experience building and managing employer or industry partnerships.
• Knowledge of registered apprenticeships, federal workforce systems, RAPIDS, WIOA, and grant-funded programs preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills for virtual and in-person settings.
• Ability to translate employer workforce needs into practical program solutions.

Aufgaben

• Lead employer and industry engagement to expand ASME apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.
• Build long-term relationships with employers across sectors and serve as primary partner contact.
• Support development and execution of partnership agreements and MOUs.
• Engage employers to assess workforce needs and skill gaps for programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align curricula and on-the-job training plans.
• Provide guidance on apprenticeship structures, roles, and onboarding.
• Maintain relationships with industry intermediaries, colleges, boards, and agencies.
• Represent ASME in meetings and advisory committees; coordinate employer participation.
• Help recruit employers and apprentices and develop new opportunities.
• Promote best practices in mentorship and supervisor support.
• Track KPIs related to engagement and outcomes; assist grant reporting.
• Identify workforce funding and aid proposal development.

Kenntnisse

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Translate employer needs

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in workforce development, education, business, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM (Salesforce)

Jobbeschreibung

ASME is seeking a collaborative Manager, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development to lead employer and industry engagement for apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning programs. This role builds partnerships across industry, education, and workforce systems, aligning programs with employer needs and supporting high-quality training outcomes.

Working with leadership to expand partnerships and improve program impact, the role requires strong relationship-building and