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SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:
Create links between students, employers and curriculum teams to ensure the successful delivery of work based learning opportunities through work experience and work-based learning programs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages work-based learning activities, including coordination of student transportation to off-center work sites, documentation of work-based competency achievement, and evaluations related to student/employee training.
- Ensures all testing and vocational criteria have been met prior to student’s entry into work-based learning.
- Identifies barriers to student admissions/training/placement and formulates action plans.
- Participates in employer-sponsored community activities.
- Works with Center staff, employers, organized labor and the community to establish positive work-based learning sites.
- Plans and coordinates activities to bring together employers, educators, students, and center staff to insure the success of the Work Based Learning program.
- Develops slots in coordination with department heads for on-Center WBL training.
- Generates work site opportunities that best match the training capabilities and needs of trainees with employers’ requirements.
- Works with the Career Services Department to monitor the coordination of center academic and vocational training, and work site learning.
- Maintains contacts with work-based learning sites to assist student adjustment to the work site.
- Works with business partners to identify or develop the appropriate curriculum for each Work-Based Learning model.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of state and federal child labor laws and work permit regulations
- Working knowledge of work demands and work ethics across a variety of business settings
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the targeted job markets, area employers, community agencies, etc.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret student work capabilities
- High level of written and verbal communication skills; ability to establish linkages with employers, unions, and community agencies.
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in the use of computer software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in work related field. A combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
- One year experience a work-related field. Experience working with youth. Sales experience is preferred.
OTHER:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
