Director, Craft & Apprenticeship Programs

Loenbro•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Craft & Apprenticeship Programs leads the strategic design and development of Loenbro University's core workforce training ecosystem. Reporting directly to the VP of Learning & Development, this role owns the programmatic strategy across four interconnected practice areas: craft specialization, registered apprenticeship, electrical training, and safety training integration. The Director is responsible for building scalable, outcomes-driven programs that develop craft proficiency across Loenbro's multi-state workforce — from entry-level helper training through journeyman-level skill advancement and apprenticeship completion. This is a program design and strategy role. The Director establishes curriculum frameworks, governs program quality, and develops the systems that enable consistent training delivery across regions — partnering closely with the Director of Workforce Development, who owns field execution and deployment.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in workforce development, craft training, or technical education in the industrial, construction, or energy sector
Demonstrated hands-on craft or trades industry background — practical field experience in industrial construction is essential to this role
Direct experience designing or managing registered apprenticeship programs, including familiarity with JATC structures, DOL/SAA registration, and apprenticeship standards development
Experience with NCCER curriculum, facilitator certification processes, or equivalent nationally recognized craft training standards
Proven ability to lead and develop a team of direct reports in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Strong program design skills with the ability to translate operational needs into structured curricula and learning frameworks
Excellent communicator across all levels — from craft workers and trainers to senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Education, Workforce Development, Organizational Development, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience managing or transitioning apprenticeship programs from third-party vendors to internal administration
Familiarity with safety training integration within craft training programs (OSHA, NFPA 70E, or similar)
Experience working within a private equity-backed industrial services or specialty contractor environment
Working knowledge of LMS platforms and digital content delivery tools

Responsibilities

Own the strategic vision and curriculum framework for craft specialization, apprenticeship, electrical training, and safety training programs within Loenbro University
Design structured learning pathways from entry-level helper through journeyman and beyond, aligned to NCCER standards and registered apprenticeship requirements
Develop program architecture that scales across Loenbro's multi-state footprint without sacrificing quality or consistency
Establish program standards, learning outcomes, and performance benchmarks for each training domain
Identify gaps in current training offerings and build multi-year roadmaps to close them
Lead design and continuous improvement of Loenbro's registered apprenticeship program(s), including standards development, DOL/SAA alignment, and progression frameworks
Partner with the Apprenticeship Coordinator to ensure administrative compliance, cohort management, and participant tracking
Evaluate and manage relationships with apprenticeship program partners, including JATC partnerships, sponsor organizations, and third-party vendors — with a strategic eye toward building internal capacity over time
Monitor apprenticeship completion rates, wage progression milestones, and retention outcomes; use data to drive program improvements
Direct craft training program development in coordination with the Craft Program Manager, ensuring coverage across key trades including electrical, coating, scaffolding, insulation, and emerging specialties
Partner with the Electrical Training Ops Manager to govern NCCER facilitator quality, certification pipelines, and electrical training delivery standards
Integrate safety training requirements into craft and apprenticeship curricula — ensuring alignment with Loenbro's safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements
Oversee the helper training program as the formal entry point to Loenbro's craft workforce pipeline
Lead and develop a team of program professionals including the Craft Program Manager, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Electrical Training Ops Manager, and Safety Training Lead (TBD)
Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and support each direct report's professional growth
Build a high-performing team culture grounded in program rigor, continuous improvement, and collaboration across Loenbro University
Serve as the primary Loenbro University liaison for craft training matters with Operations, Talent Acquisition, Safety, and HR
Partner with the Director of Workforce Development to ensure programs are field-deployable and regionally relevant
Collaborate with the Enterprise L&D Operations & Technology team on LMS integration, content authoring standards, and training data reporting
Represent Loenbro University in industry forums, apprenticeship consortia, and with regulatory bodies as appropriate