Apprenticeshipe and Work-Based Learning Coordinator

• Develop, implement, and expand U.S.

of Labor Registered Apprenticeship programs in partnership with regional manufacturers, employers, industry associations, labor organizations, and workforce agencies.

Guide employers through the process of designing and registering apprenticeship programs, including identifying occupations, competencies, related technical instruction, wage progressions, and on-the job learning requirements.

Coordinate the development of standards of apprenticeship, work processes, training schedules, employer agreements, and required registration documents.

Serve as a liaison among employers, Iowa Valley faculty and staff, the U.S.

of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, Iowa Workforce Development, and other appropriate agencies.

Support the creation of youth apprenticeships, pre apprenticeships, and career pathways connecting secondary schools, Iowa Valley programs, and regional employers.

Monitor apprenticeship programs for continued alignment with federal requirements and institutional standards.

• Work directly with manufacturing businesses to identify workforce shortages, technical skill needs, employee-development priorities, and opportunities for apprenticeship and work-based learning. Develop education and training solutions that help manufacturers recruit, train, upskill, and retain employees. Connect manufacturing employers with Iowa Valley programs, customized training, industry-recognized credentials, and other workforce-development resources. Support career pathways into high demand manufacturing occupations, including production, welding, machining, industrial maintenance, automation, robotics, and related technical fields.
• Develop and coordinate internships, cooperative education, job shadowing, employer-sponsored projects, workplace tours, and other experiential learning opportunities. Work with faculty and academic leaders to connect work-based learning experiences with curriculum, student learning outcomes, and industry expectations.
• Develop systems for tracking placements, participation, completion, employer satisfaction, and student outcomes. Maintain accurate records related to apprentices, employers, agreements, related technical instruction, on-the-job learning, wage progression, and program completion. Collect and analyze program data to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements. Prepare reports and updates for the Dean of Career and Technical Education and other institutional leaders.