Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Saint Louis Job Corps Center; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Disadvantaged youth experience

Valid driver’s license

IT proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Secures paid and unpaid Work-based Learning (WBL) opportunities for all active students and Apprenticeship opportunities for active students nearing completion for students to gain experience in the workplace prior to graduation. Interviews students to determine their eligibility for training and selects applicants that meet employer qualifications. Responsible for developing, coordinating and the administration of Advanced Career Training (ACT) and Off-center Training Program (OTP) activities in compliance with government and management directives.

What you’ll do

• Function as a liaison for employers by informing employers about Job Corps training programs and encouraging participation in WBL and Apprenticeship programs.
• Establish rapport with employers, contract personnel and all other customers.
• Develop resource bank of employers with jobs that match training provided on the Job Corps Center.
• Identify employer needs and comply with requirements for employer positions.
• Identify potential students for WBL/internship positions.
• Develop Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for WBL participants on and off center.
• Complete all required paperwork to establish and maintain Apprenticeships for students nearing completion.
• Match student qualifications with WBL/Apprenticeship requirements and employer specifications based on completed Career Technical Training electronic training achievement record (e-TAR) line items.
• Promote job development through employers, one-stops, career centers, and CTR program.
• Develop new employer partners each month to provide increased WBL and Apprenticeship opportunities for students.
• Use various marketing techniques to make WBL students and Apprenticeship development attractive to workforce system employers.

Qualifications

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

The pay range for this role is:

22 - 24.04 USD per hour (St. Louis JCC Main)