Strategic Youth Business Advisor

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a Strategic Youth Business Advisor to enhance partnerships in youth apprenticeship programs. This role involves providing technical assistance and outreach to increase equitable access for registered youth apprenticeship programs in California. The successful candidate will engage stakeholders across multiple industries while promoting innovative apprenticeship strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support and build partnerships around statewide registered youth apprenticeship.
• Provide advisory-level outreach and technical assistance.
• Attend committee meetings and deliver presentations in various industries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical assistance

Outreach

Job description

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Job Description And Duties

Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will support and build partnerships around statewide registered youth apprenticeship and preapprenticeship expansion. Provides advisory-level outreach and technical assistance, supporting workforce youth apprenticeship initiatives, and identifying best practices and lessons learned in program development at the state, regional, and local levels to increase equitable access for registered youth apprenticeship programs in California.

Responsible for analytical advisory and oversight of registered youth apprenticeship and preapprenticeship partnership activities by building collaborative partnerships with national, state, regional, employers, local K-12 education agencies, community colleges, community-based organizations, local agencies, and other workforce partners. Provide an overview of the benefits of registered youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship and conduct partnership activities aimed at improving, aligning, and expanding innovative registered youth apprenticeships by attending committee meetings and delivering oral and multimedia presentations in the following industries: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Public Service, Healthcare, Business Services, Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Transportation, and others.

Regularly attend and advise at committee meetings and outreach events; work remotely at community business partner locations; collaborate with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Occasional travel required. Limited term maybe extended 24 months or become permanent.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3
  
  

To be considered for this Associate Governmental Program Analyst job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position is located at:

1750 Howe Ave., Ste. 350

Sacramento, CA 95825

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a cubicle office setting. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. Air-conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access, with natural and artificial lighting. Occasionally attend committee meetings and outreach events; work remotely at community business partners locations; collaborate with staff statewide to complete work assignments.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.

The SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, Arial 12 font, addressing the items noted below.

• Describe how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, and experience, qualify you for this position.
  
  

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/17/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Certifications Unit

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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  Government Administration

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