Summer Bridge & Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Coordinator

Forsyth Tech; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Tech is seeking a Coordinator for Pre-Apprenticeship and Summer Bridge Programs to lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of Summer Bridge initiatives. The role connects high school students and learners to career pathways, pre-apprenticeships, and postsecondary education.

You will recruit participants, develop engaging career-connected experiences, and collaborate across college and community partners to expand programming into new sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economic Development, Human Services, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• Two years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, education, recruiting, student services, or related field.
• Experience with K-12, higher education, workforce development, or community partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of Summer Bridge planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop annual program timelines, budgets, participant targets, and operational plans.
• Manage funding and funding processes, including student stipends when available.
• Coordinate student registration, enrollment, onboarding, attendance tracking, and completion processes.
• Manage program logistics including facilities and student communications.
• Monitor program outcomes and suggest improvements based on data and feedback.
• Prepare reports and updates for college leadership and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with departments to design Summer Bridge pathways aligned with workforce needs.
• Coordinate pre-apprenticeship curriculum development with HRD.
• Coordinate integration of employability skills and credentials where appropriate.
• Develop stackable learning experiences creating pathways into credentials, degrees, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Partner with local school systems to recruit students.
• Develop and deliver parent and family orientation sessions and information nights.
• Collaborate with Recruitment Team on multi-channel outreach.
• Conduct information sessions, orientations, and community outreach.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economic Development, Human Services, Public Administration, Business, or related field

Tools

Student information systems

CRM platforms

Data reporting tools

Job description

Forsyth Tech is seeking a Coordinator for Pre-Apprenticeship and Summer Bridge Programs to lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of Summer Bridge initiatives. The role connects high school students and learners to career pathways, pre-apprenticeships, and postsecondary education.

You will recruit participants, develop engaging career-connected experiences, and collaborate across college and community partners to expand programming into new sectors.