Industry Partnerships Associate, LAUNCH

Foundation for California Community Colleges•US CA Remote, CA

6d•$75,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is seeking an Industry Partnerships Associate to join its LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network. This role is crucial in implementing the HRTP grant by supporting outreach to employers, industry associations, workforce boards, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to strengthen apprenticeship ecosystems and increase access to high-quality earn-and-learn opportunities for historically underserved populations. The position focuses on building and expanding registered apprenticeship partnerships, particularly within the advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and clean economy sectors in the Inland Empire. The role involves assisting partners with program design, onboarding, registration, and alignment with state and federal apprenticeship frameworks. The FoundationCCC operates with a remote-first philosophy, offering opportunities across the state, with headquarters in Sacramento.

Requirements

Knowledge of workforce development systems, including registered apprenticeship models and basic understanding of DAS/DOL apprenticeship processes (or ability to quickly learn).
Familiarity with employer engagement, outreach strategies, or partnership development within education or workforce development settings.
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required.
3 years of experience preferred in workforce development, employer engagement, education partnerships, nonprofit programs, or related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads targeted outreach and engagement with Inland Empire employers across advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and clean economy sectors to build and expand registered apprenticeship partnerships.
Supports the development and implementation of registered apprenticeship programs by assisting employers and partners with program design, onboarding processes, registration requirements, and alignment to California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) frameworks.
Develops and disseminates outreach materials, presentations, and informational resources to increase employer awareness and participation in apprenticeship opportunities.
Provides technical assistance and consultative support to employers, educational institutions, workforce boards, and community-based organizations to increase understanding and adoption of apprenticeship models and work-based learning strategies.