Apprenticeship Program Manager

RK Industries, LLC•Denver, CO

About The Position

For more than 25 years RK has grown and advanced skilled trades talent. Not just for our company. For our industry and community. Our Apprenticeship Program is nationally recognized, high performing, and an essential pillar of how we build our future workforce. We are now searching for a Program Manager who is excited to take this legacy and accelerate it. In this role, you will operate as the center of gravity for our apprenticeship ecosystem. You will design the experience. Shape the processes. Steer the data. Partner internally and externally. And build a modern pipeline of diverse and thriving trades talent. If you are energized by workforce development, program innovation, community partnerships, and the impact of developing real careers, this role is what meaningful work looks like. RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life. The Apprenticeship Program Manager is responsible for managing our program operations, processes, partnerships, impacts, engagement, and storytelling to elevate RK’s successful 25-year apprenticeship program. This Program Manager will accelerate RK’s apprenticeship efforts by serving as the primary liaison working in partnership with cross-functional teams from any number of our seven Business Units to create and execute the program and helping to build a diverse talent pipeline for the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.
5+ years of experience in program management, workforce development, learning & development, or apprenticeship programs.
Proven experience managing programs end-to- end, including planning, execution, and performance measurement.
Experience working with cross- functional stakeholders, including operations, leadership, and external partners (e.g., educational institutions, government agencies)
Strong analytical skills with experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting program outcomes.
Experience managing or supporting apprenticeship or technical training programs.
Experience building or scaling programs, including process improvement and system implementation.
Experience managing program budgets and demonstrating ROI.

Responsibilities

Assess and elevate program efficiency and effectiveness through documentation, system and process improvements.
Define program resource needs, determine training requirements and timelines.
Deploy best-in-class practices for measuring and increasing apprenticeship engagement.
Directs and communicates learning requirements, program processes, initiatives and collaborates with all stakeholders, including Instructors to ensure all requirements are met.
Provides coaching and guidance to Instructors to ensure high quality standards for the apprenticeship audience.
Support apprentices while in training, including communication with training partners and instructors regarding apprentice performance.
Identify and participate in events that support apprentice outreach, recruitment, and retention
Keep apprentice and company data updated in all relevant systems, analyze apprenticeship data; distribute and track apprentice program.
Coordinate apprentice orientations and events, including preparation of materials.
Assist with updating any training materials, including handbooks and documents.
Assist team with special projects and other duties as needed. Responsible for identifying program needs with Talent Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership to determine development opportunities and resources needed for successful operation of program.
Defines the scope, objectives and timing of initiatives related to the apprenticeship program, involving all relevant stakeholders.
Maintain all required documentation for DOL, technical colleges, grant reports, and our organization.
Drives awareness around community involvement to employees, community stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Liaise with community partners as required.
Research events and organizations that can facilitate apprenticeship outreach and recruitment.
Benchmark with other organizations on apprenticeship best-practices.
Develops strategies (including analysis, new program ideas, and communications) and oversees a program budget.
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and report-out to senior management using visual program management tools
Drives learning product innovation and measurement; demonstrates the ability to show ROI on program effectiveness.
Identifies relevant measurements to define success and maintains a consistent dashboard for reporting success to the senior leadership team.
Develops and implements community outreach program plans, including scope, resource requirements, new program ideas, best practice protocols, and communications.