Electrical Apprenticeship Manager

The Apprenticeship Manager will have responsibility for increasing the capacity of L J Electrical Company partner communities to conceive, organize, develop and implement apprenticeship initiatives in traditional settings. The Director will also work closely with organizations and institutions throughout the State of North Carolina in the implementation of and adherence to rules and standards that govern state apprenticeships.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about expanding opportunities for low-skill workers, disadvantaged youth, and those career-minded individuals seeking professional development, have a track record of implementing structured training programs and a strong record of project implementation, team-building, and capable of a broad long-term vision and near-term attention to detail. The Manager’s position will be supported by a part-time program training assistant with the backing of the HR Director. Accountable to the Executive leadership, the Apprenticeship Manager will have specific responsibility for the company’s rapidly growing Apprenticeship program located throughout the Central and Coastal North Carolina.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversee the monitoring, and communication with all L J Electrical Company Apprentices, respective educational institutions, and any prospective candidates or partners associated with the growth of the company or progress of the Apprenticeship program.
• Foster and maintain productive partnerships with all State Registered Training Agents (participating Colleges and State/local affiliated institutions).
• Maintain all relative certifications and credentials relating to the conduct of Director responsibilities
• VA School Certifying Official
• NCCER Craft Instructor
• Annual safety training and certifications

·       Lead, organize, and contribute to the implementation of the goals and planned advancement of Apprenticeship initiatives relating to the North Carolina Department of Labor, community college system, and Apprenticeship NC

·       Actively participate in apprenticeship related projects with the Carolinas AGC, Apprenticeship NC, Piedmont and Coastal County high school districts, and other organizations supporting apprenticeships in North Carolina.

·       increase awareness of apprenticeships among educational institutions throughout markets and

assessing suitability for partnerships

·       Organize an annual seminar on apprenticeship workforce development specifically targeting apprentices who have satisfied at least 4000 hours of curriculum and have been nominated as ‘rising stars’ within the company.

·       Ensures compliance with semi-annul apprenticeship evaluation cycles

·       Adhere to and maximize efficiency of the annual apprenticeship budget.

·       Develop and deliver presentations, articles, and other written or visual products to employees, partners and agencies to promote apprenticeships

·       Supervise any staff and/or affiliates that have responsibility for the apprenticeship initiative

·       Prepare and submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner

·       Participating in weekly staff conference-call meetings and bi-monthly, in-person staff meetings

·       Identifying opportunities for fundraising, grants, and supporting advocacy efforts, especially for apprenticeships

• Address and remedy concerns regarding apprentices and apprentice issues as they may arise.
• Oversee maintenance records resulting from both On-the-Job Training (OJT) as well as academically. This will be accomplished by following guidelines provided while establishing methods and means that allows for ease of access and organization. 
• Works in conjunction with HR and Filed leadership to ensure performance improvement and compliance remains consistent across the company
• Maintain positive relationships with multiple outside agencies with whom L J Electrical Company and its Apprenticeship has relationships or is accountable to.
• Cape Fear Community College
• Craven Community College
• Coastal Carolina Community College
• Wake Tech Community College
• Lenoir Community College
• NC Department of Labor
• Apprenticeship NC Community College System
• College Consultant
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
• Pearson (text books and online curriculum)
• Carolina AGC (Apprenticeship Sponsor)
• Maintain all regular meetings as necessary including:
• Bi-weekly staff meeting
• Quarterly administrative internal audit
• Semi-annual apprentice evaluation preparation
• Annual ApprenticeshipNC conference
• Annual North Carolina State Apprenticeship Contest
• Annual L J Electrical Apprenticeship graduations
• Assist with the coordination and schedule of special projects/events that may arise.
• Schedule and be prepared to attend career fairs and other outreach events as needed and/or requested.
• Works effectively and collaboratively in team environments consisting of corporate staff, field leadership, Federal, educational, and community representatives.
• Skillfully able to oversee the preparation, organization, and maintenance of administrative files.
• Perceptive and alert to human resource rules and laws.
• Perform other duties as they may arise.

Qualifications:

·       Completion of an NCCER program is preferred but not required

·       2-4 years in the electrical construction industry required

·       Knowledge of the community college trade programs preferred

·       Experience with Pearson Online Learning programs preferred

·       Experience with Microsoft Office products required

·       Detailed oriented

·       High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

·       Ability to travel to all offices and jobsites required

·       Able to work effectively and collaboratively in team environments consisting of corporate staff, field leadership, Federal, educational, and community representatives

·       Bilingual highly preferred