Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeship Liaison

Saint Louis Job Corps Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction, LLC oversees the St. Louis Job Corps Center and seeks a coordinator to secure WBL opportunities and Apprenticeships for students. The role involves interviewing and selecting eligible students, developing Advanced Career Training and OTP activities, and ensuring alignment with government directives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience with disadvantaged youth, IT fluency (MS Office), and a valid driver’s license. On-site work at the St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year experience working with disadvantaged youth or equivalent education/experience.
• IT proficiency including MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Function as a liaison for employers by informing about Job Corps training programs and encouraging participation in WBL and Apprenticeship programs.
• Establish rapport with employers, contract personnel and customers.
• Develop resource bank of employers with jobs matching training.
• Identify employer needs and comply with requirements for employer positions.
• Identify potential students for WBL/internship positions.
• Develop MOUs for WBL participants on and off center.
• Complete paperwork to establish and maintain Apprenticeships for students nearing completion.
• Match student qualifications with WBL/Apprenticeship requirements and employer specs.
• Promote job development through employers, one-stops, career centers, and CTR program.
• Develop new employer partners monthly to increase WBL and Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Use marketing techniques to make WBL and Apprenticeship development attractive to workforce system employers.

Skills

Disadvantaged youth experience

Valid driver’s license

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Distinction, LLC oversees the St. Louis Job Corps Center and seeks a coordinator to secure WBL opportunities and Apprenticeships for students. The role involves interviewing and selecting eligible students, developing Advanced Career Training and OTP activities, and ensuring alignment with government directives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience with disadvantaged youth, IT fluency (MS Office), and a valid driver’s license. On-site work at the St.