MACNY - Workforce Development Specialist - In Training
About The Position
The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to train in a developmental capacity, conducts work throughout assigned area, and responds to inquiries from or initiates work with current and potential program sponsors and contacts including employers, associations, community-based organizations to build, maintain, or enhance new or existing apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs and ecosystems and conduct compliance reviews or assessments. The Workforce Development Specialist in training will support the delivery, growth, and continuous improvement of the Manufacturers Talent Institute’s (MTI) programs for advanced manufacturing. This position plays a beginning role in the Apprentice program MACNY delivers by preparing participants for careers in manufacturing while helping employers build a skilled talent pipeline. This position builds knowledge and skills that are crucial and utilized in the success of a Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) position which supports pathways into Registered Apprenticeship programs.
Requirements
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Always maintain professionalism and exhibit sound judgement.
- Collaborate effectively with others.
- Gather, analyze, and convey data.
- Support presentations to varied groups of individuals.
- Work independently and with training supervision.
- Travel to various locations on a weekly or daily basis as needed to meet training needs.
- Conducting research and analysis and presenting findings.
- Purposeful with a proven solution-focused attitude.
- Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent or preferred bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, business, communications, human services, public administration, or a related field.
- Six months minimum working with employers, students, job seekers, community partners, education providers, or workforce development programs is a plus.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, learning management systems, Smartsheet, data dashboards, and other reporting tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with grant-funded programs or grant-related documentation.
- Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support and assist the recruitment screening, interviewing, of the participants for pre-apprenticeship/Registered Apprenticeship programs.
- Track the coordination with education partners, workforce development partners, community organizations, and employers to support successful program delivery.
- Provide Support in the career preparation, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and job search assistance.
- Support participant retention and completion by identifying barriers, connecting participants to resources, and maintaining regular communication throughout the program.
- Assist with participant placement into employment, Registered Apprenticeship pathways, or other appropriate next-step opportunities.
- Continuous learning the bridge work to function as a liaison between participants, businesses, educators, and community partners to ensure clear communication and alignment of expectations.
- Support assisting special projects, pilot programs, new regional initiatives, and program expansion efforts as assigned.
- Train to enhance skills to build and maintain relationships with employers, educators, workforce partners, and community organizations to promote MTI’s pre-apprenticeship programs and broader workforce development initiatives.
- Take part in job fairs, community events, partner meetings, advisory committees, graduations, and other program-related events.
- Train and maintain accurate information and timely documentation of participant activity, employer engagement, partner communication, program outcomes, and required grant data.
- Enter and update information in CRM systems, learning management systems, spreadsheets, and other program tracking tools.
- Work collaboratively with your assigned trainer and the apprenticeship team and other MTI departments.
- Contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team culture focused on accountability, service, participant success, and continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
