Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Programs Coordinator

Harper College; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College is seeking a coordinator to lead the development and continuous improvement of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, preparing participants for employment, registered apprenticeships, and further education. You will serve as the primary liaison among participants, employers, community organizations, and college departments to support recruitment, career navigation, and outcomes.

The role ensures compliance with grant, institutional, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in workforce development, student services, education, career services, or a related field.
• Experience in recruiting, advising, coaching, or supporting students, job seekers, or workforce participants.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, or grant-funded initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain pre-apprenticeship programs by collaborating with faculty, employers, workforce agencies, and internal stakeholders to design curriculum aligned with industry needs.
• Coordinate program schedules, participant onboarding, orientations, workshops, and completion of activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand and improve pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship offerings based on labor market demand and employer feedback.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce development agencies, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, school districts, and community partners to support participant recruitment, work-based learning experiences, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, and employment placement.
• Promote Harper College apprenticeship programs and assist participants in transitioning into registered apprenticeships and other career pathways.
• Serve as a liaison between employers and participants by coordinating referrals, facilitating introductions, and identifying apprenticeship and employment opportunities that align with participant goals.
• Recruit and enroll participants through community outreach, workforce agencies, high schools, community-based organizations, and other recruitment channels.
• Maintain regular contact with participants, monitor attendance, engagement, progress, and outcomes, and track employment, apprenticeship placement, retention, and career advancement results.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze participant and program data to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Prepare reports documenting participant enrollment, completion, placement, retention, and performance outcomes.
• Utilize systems such as Salesforce, Banner, Power BI, and other reporting platforms to track program activities and outcomes.
• Oversee grant monitoring compliance and activities, audits, and performance reviews.
• Prepare presentations and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Public speaking

Outreach

Networking

Recruiting

Advising

Coaching

Employer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Banner

Power BI

Job description

Harper College is seeking a coordinator to lead the development and continuous improvement of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, preparing participants for employment, registered apprenticeships, and further education. You will serve as the primary liaison among participants, employers, community organizations, and college departments to support recruitment, career navigation, and outcomes.

The role ensures compliance with grant, institutional, and U.S.