Workforce Development & Education Partnerships Manager

Diligent Solutions • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Workforce Development & Education Partnerships Manager leads workforce development initiatives that strengthen talent pipelines and align education with industry workforce needs. This role serves as a liaison between employers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, economic development partners, and community stakeholders. This role is ideal for a strategic relationship-builder who enjoys connecting industry, education, and workforce partners to create sustainable talent pipelines and workforce development opportunities.

Requirements

• Workforce Development
• Education Partnerships
• Curriculum Alignment
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Management
• Strategic Communication
• Relationship Management

Responsibilities

• Support partnership exploration with K-12 schools, technical colleges, community colleges, universities, workforce boards, chambers, and economic development organizations.
• Facilitate curriculum alignment discussions to ensure educational programs reflect current industry workforce needs.
• Coordinate discussions for workforce development initiatives, career pathways, internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, site visits, presentations, advisory councils, and partnership events.
• Develop workforce development strategies, action plans, reports, and executive briefings.
• Track partnership outcomes, workforce metrics, and talent pipeline activities.
• Coordinate project logistics, meeting schedules, communications, and follow-up actions across multiple stakeholders.
• Support career awareness, workforce marketing, and student engagement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed