Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium (MW!NC)

Job Title:  Apprenticeship Specialist

Location:  This position will cover 8 counties in our Northeast Region. This is a remote position with occasional work to be done in office. Frequent in-region day travel is required.

Supervisor:  Business & Youth Solutions Manager

Position Overview:

The primary role of the Apprenticeship Specialist is to cultivate new Registered Apprenticeship (RA) opportunities which will result in the expansion and establishment of new USDOL RA in high-wage, in-demand industries and occupations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement customized apprenticeship programs
• Maintain relationships with employers and apprentices
• Collaborate with education and training providers
• Conduct community outreach including public presentations
• Work closely with the Michigan Works! Northeast Business Solutions and Career Services Teams
• Identify and maximize funding sources
• Capture, manage and report data
• Track and update apprentices in OSMIS or other systems per grant requirements
• Promote and support USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs)
• Thorough understanding of performance objectives
• Develop strategies with team members to ensure success
• Share, discuss and educate co-workers and partner staff on apprenticeship programs
• Complete all paperwork on a timely basis and use assigned databases as directed
• Continuing education as assigned
• Meet goals as assigned
• All other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Ability Required:

• Knowledge of apprenticeships preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Public speaking is required
• Exceptional organizational abilities
• Positive, professional approach and interactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications preferred
• General knowledge of business practices
• Creative out-of-the box thinking

*Expected Hours of Work: *35 hours per week, up to 40 with Supervisor approval

Travel Requirements:  Frequent independent travel throughout the eight-county region in all seasons is required. Must have a valid Michigan driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.  A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The Preferences listed in this document are the minimum levels of education, knowledge, skills and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

Environmental Conditions: *The majority of the work is completed in indoor office settings; however, *the employee will be infrequently exposed to the following environmental conditions:

• Exposure to outdoor conditions including extremes of temperature and humidity.

• Visiting a variety of locations will occasionally include exposure to dust/vapor fumes, moving objects, hazardous machines, electrical exposure, and slippery work surfaces-floors.

   

Physical Demands:

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