Foundation for California Community Colleges-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Manager
251-500 employees

We are seeking a Manager, Regional Apprenticeships to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future. The Foundation's Collaborative Impact Department, through the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, seeks a Regional Manager, Apprenticeship to play a critical role in the department's success by applying deep project management skills and facilitation experience to ensure high-quality design and delivery of specific registered apprenticeship and work-based learning programs. A Regional Manager will collaborate and coordinate with San Diego/Imperial Valley Regional Consortium work-based-learning and apprenticeship staff to assist community colleges with the development and expansion of innovative strategies to support registered apprenticeship implementation efforts. This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead program development and technical assistance related activities for initiatives that focus on the expansion of new and innovative pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships as pathways for low-wage workers to secure middle-skill jobs in California and addressing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the labor market.

  • Provides overall direction, support, and subject matter expertise for registered apprenticeship technical assistance work in the field for assigned regional consortium.
  • Spearhead registered apprenticeship technical assistance efforts within the assigned region.
  • Develop operational frameworks and workflow management strategies designed to optimize resource allocation.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on apprenticeship models.
  • Promote and integrate best education-to-work practices across all apprenticeship service areas.
  • Leads the technical assistance services for the assigned regional consortium.
  • Manages grant/contract budgeting for the region.
  • Develops and manages ongoing regional consortium deliverables.
  • Manages partnerships with state, county and city agencies.
  • Identify innovative instructional practices and workforce strategies.
  • Leverage understanding of postsecondary education structures to guide integration of apprenticeship components.
  • Align best instructional frameworks with regulatory requirements.
  • Represent apprenticeship programs at external conferences and public meetings.
  • Lead collaborative outreach and networking efforts.
  • Function as a central liaison among consortium stakeholders.
  • Actively seek to expand employer partnerships.
  • Collaborate with the LAUNCH staff leadership team.
  • Provide direction and mentorship to the Collaborative Impact LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network team.
  • Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation in high-level meetings.
  • Track and analyze program data to identify trends.
  • Create and oversee systems for sustainable program practices.
  • Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of related work experience in workforce development, apprenticeship, and/or higher education.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in managing program/system implementation or project management.
  • Fundamental knowledge of work-based learning and apprenticeship concepts required.
  • Demonstrated writing and presentation skills required.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Excel required.
  • Reside within the assigned consortium’s service area.
  • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, education, social services, or a closely related field.
  • At least five-six (5-6) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in management of education programs focused on career and technical education.
  • Work-based learning or apprenticeship program administration experience.
  • Successful experience in managing and leading complex and diverse projects.
  • Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings.
  • CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans.
  • Carrot reproductive health and fertility support.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service