Vocational Training Coordinator
About The Position
Position Summary: The Vocational Training Coordinator must be dedicated and passionate to play a pivotal role in facilitating student education and vocational training services, with a strong focus on assisting low-income communities of color. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering student education, vocational training, outreach, student enrollment, case management, and barrier reduction to ensure students' success in their training programs. Additionally, this role will involve establishing partnerships with industry and employers to ensure job placement opportunities for program graduates.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED and relevant experience. This experience could include working with low-income communities, individuals with diverse learning abilities, etc.
- Competitive candidates will be those who demonstrate strong organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills, project management, initiative, and accountability.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and average.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel and PowerPoint.
- Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance required.
- Self-motivated; resourceful, creative; high integrity; problem solver; looks to resolve issues; positive can-do approach; and ability to build effective working relationships.
- Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Training or instructional experience strongly preferred
- Professional presentation skills and bi-lingual, strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach efforts to identify and recruit potential students with a priority for low-income communities of color.
- Assist students in the enrollment process, providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into training programs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with students to provide support and navigation to coaching and support services.
- Identify and address barriers that may hinder student success, offering solutions and resources to overcome obstacles.
- Provide job readiness training and support for students, including resume building, interview preparation, and job search guidance.
- Facilitate training and classroom management consistent with the policies and procedures of the Vocational School.
- Monitor student progress, attendance, and performance, and implement interventions as necessary to ensure successful program completion.
- Collaborate with community partners to understand the specific skill requirements and job opportunities within the community to assist students entering the workforce.
- Track and enter data into program specific system to monitor progress and success of program.
- Contribute to the organization’s strategic mission and goals.
Benefits
- M/V/D & Life Insurance for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation (1-4 Years: 80 hours annually)
- 10 paid Holidays annually
- 8 days prorated sick leave annually
- Access to Childcare Benefits through Upwards
- Parental leave covered by sick/vacation hours
- All employees receive merchandise discounts
- We strongly believe in promoting from within, and have multiple avenues for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
