Work Based Learning Coordinator
About The Position
The Work Based Coordinator as liaison between employers and the Center. You’ll be the connection point, developing community partnerships and helping students gain experience, confidence, and a path forward! If you’re driven, connected, and ready to make a community impact – this is the job for you. For over 60 years, Job Corps has helped young people achieve successful careers in some the country's fastest-growing industries. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is part of the nation's largest career technical training and education program.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in related field
- One (1) year related experience in Business Community Liaison type activities.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook at an intermediate level.
- Successfully pass any background check and/drug test.
- Ability to obtain & maintain valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain work-based learning (WBL) program relationships with local employers.
- Maintain connections with federal, state, local agencies, employers, and contracted placement agencies to aid students’ placement into jobs, continuing education, or the armed forces.
- Assist recruiters with outreach services as needed.
- Participate in career preparation period curricula and career transition activities as needed.
- Counsel students regarding goals, options, requirements, services, etc.
- Assist students with preparation of resume, preparation for work-based learning experiences, and job search activities.
- Coordinate placement of students into WBL. Monitor student progress, counsel students regarding performance, evaluation, problem resolution, decision making, accountability, and transition issues.
- Participate in student performance evaluation panels for students participating in work-based learning or off-center training. Prepare required documentation as needed.
- Support career development services system, center behavior standards, and zero tolerance policy.
- Transport students for WBL purposes as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Health & Welfare (H&W) pay to offset benefits cost
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
