Central Region Apprenticeship and Training Representative (Workforce Development Analyst 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Multi-County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Central Region Apprenticeship and Training Representative supports the development, approval, growth, and review of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs throughout an assigned region. The role provides outreach, technical guidance, compliance support, and partnership building to help programs succeed and expand.

The representative works with employers, unions, schools, community partners, workforce and education organizations, and industry stakeholders. Responsibilities include assisting with program creation and improvement; advising on standards, registration, reporting, and operations; conducting reviews and documenting findings; and helping sponsors launch, maintain, and expand programs. The role also promotes apprenticeship opportunities, delivers presentations, and participates in meetings, committees, and advisory groups.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available, up to three days per week, subject to requirements and change. Employees who cannot telework may report full-time to their designated headquarters location within the assigned coverage area. The covered counties are Juniata, Lebanon, Adams, Perry, Cumberland, York, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Berks, Northampton, and Lehigh. The headquarters location is within a PA CareerLink® or other designated Department of Labor & Industry location, depending on the selected staff member’s location and available office space.

Applicants must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement, be able to perform the essential job functions, and provide federally compliant identification such as a U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID at the time of a conditional job offer. Minimum qualifications include one year as a Workforce Development Analyst 1 or equivalent; or two years of technical workforce development program experience and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants claiming education in their supplemental application responses must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are accepted.

Requirements

• One year as a Workforce Development Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or two years of experience performing technical work in a workforce development program and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Provide federally compliant identification, such as a U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID, at the time of a conditional job offer.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• If claiming education in supplemental application responses, attach a copy of college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit the application and required materials by the posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Assist employers, unions, schools, and community partners in creating and strengthening apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Provide advice on program standards, registration requirements, reporting processes, and ongoing program operations.
• Conduct provisional and compliance reviews, document findings, and help programs meet policy requirements.
• Build relationships with workforce, education, and industry partners and promote apprenticeship opportunities throughout the assigned region.
• Track communications and provide timely follow-up to help sponsors launch, maintain, and expand successful programs.
• Deliver presentations, share apprenticeship information with stakeholders, and participate in meetings, committees, and advisory groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level