Strada Education Foundation Co-op: Work-Based Learning Team
About The Position
Are you a current postsecondary student with a passion for connecting education and employment? Strada Education Foundation is seeking a motivated co-op student to join our Work-Based Learning (WBL) team. This role is ideal for a current postsecondary student interested in the intersection of education, workforce development, and policy. Co-ops at Strada work on meaningful, high-impact projects while gaining exposure to nonprofit operations, leadership, and cross-functional teams. About Strada Education Foundation: Strada Education Foundation advances programs, policies, and partnerships that strengthen connections between education and employment—particularly for learners who have historically faced barriers to opportunity. Strada’s strategic plan focuses on five areas: clear outcomes, affordability, quality coaching, work-based learning, and employer alignment. We partner with education institutions, nonprofits, employers, startups, and policymakers to improve economic mobility for all learners.
Requirements
- At least two years out of high school and currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program at a college or university
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and contribute in a collaborative environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to summarize complex research clearly (e.g., policy, AI).
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Zoom and Slack is a plus.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently while being open to feedback.
- Passionate about promoting equitable opportunities in education and employment.
Responsibilities
- Design and document a step-by-step consulting process for the Work-Based Learning team to support states in expanding high-quality work-based learning. This may also include supporting Strada’s Quality Coaching and Affordability teams who do similar work.
- Develop a comprehensive, organized resource repository to be used in delivering effective state technical assistance.
- Monitor the emerging landscape of artificial intelligence as it relates to work-based learning, policy, and workforce development, and test new artificial intelligence tools for potential applications in scaling work-based learning.
- Conduct research on state-level policies, laws, and appropriations related to the support and elevation of work-based learning across the U.S.
- Contribute to a landscape analysis on policies that enable or support Quality Coaching initiatives, collaborating with relevant Strada strategic pillar teams.
- Conduct in-depth research on innovative and equitable work-based learning models and synthesize findings into policy briefs, internal reports, and practical resources (e.g., case studies, best-practice guides).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
