Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium (MW!NC)
Job Title: Apprenticeship Specialist
Location: This position will cover 8 counties in our Northeast Region. This is a remote position with occasional work to be done in office. Frequent in-region day travel is required.
Supervisor: Business & Youth Solutions Manager
Position Overview:
The primary role of the Apprenticeship Specialist is to cultivate new Registered Apprenticeship (RA) opportunities which will result in the expansion and establishment of new USDOL RA in high-wage, in-demand industries and occupations.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement customized apprenticeship programs
- Maintain relationships with employers and apprentices
- Collaborate with education and training providers
- Conduct community outreach including public presentations
- Work closely with the Michigan Works! Northeast Business Solutions and Career Services Teams
- Identify and maximize funding sources
- Capture, manage and report data
- Track and update apprentices in OSMIS or other systems per grant requirements
- Promote and support USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs)
- Thorough understanding of performance objectives
- Develop strategies with team members to ensure success
- Share, discuss and educate co-workers and partner staff on apprenticeship programs
- Complete all paperwork on a timely basis and use assigned databases as directed
- Continuing education as assigned
- Meet goals as assigned
- All other duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Ability Required:
- Knowledge of apprenticeships preferred
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Public speaking is required
- Exceptional organizational abilities
- Positive, professional approach and interactions
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications preferred
- General knowledge of business practices
- Creative out-of-the box thinking
Education Preferences: Associates Degree
Expected Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, up to 40 with Supervisor approval
Travel Requirements: Frequent independent travel throughout the eight-county region in all seasons is required. Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The Preferences listed in this document are the minimum levels of education, knowledge, skills and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Environmental Conditions: The majority of the work is completed in indoor office settings; however, the employee will be infrequently exposed to the following environmental conditions:
- Exposure to outdoor conditions including extremes of temperature and humidity.
- Visiting a variety of locations will occasionally include exposure to dust/vapor fumes, moving objects, hazardous machines, electrical exposure, and slippery work surfaces-floors.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly expected to verbally communicate in a variety of environments, including those with high levels of background noise.
- The employee frequently is required to move about worksites. This may require negotiating stairs and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to operate a computer using word-processing and spreadsheet programs, such as Word and Excel. Competence in using presentation software, such as PowerPoint, would be beneficial.
- Must be able to read and understand written documentation.
- This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, such as office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expectation of Employee Compliance and Accountability
Work and performance for MW!NC employees are guided by reporting requirements, Federal Law and Regulations, State of Michigan Policy, MW!NC policy and MW!NC processes and procedures in providing services to the community.
Each employee will be held accountable for compliance and adherence to those requirements. It is incumbent upon MW!NC employees to become thoroughly familiar with these priorities and requirements and remain current as requirements change, as they will.
