Career and Work-Based Learning Liaison

Career & Work-Based Learning Liaison
12 Month Position–Non-Certified, Non-Union

Under the direction of the Director of CTE & Unified Arts, the Career & Work Based Learning Liaison will carry out tasks under both Career and Technical Education as well as Work Based Learning Opportunities for students.

Position Summary:
The Career & Work Based Learning Liaison will manage work-based learning opportunities for high school students within Pawtucket CTE Pathways. This would include internship placement, dual and concurrent enrollment registration, job placement opportunities and monitoring career exploration programs. In addition, the Career & Work Based Learning Liaison will also facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated point person for all internal and external-facing communication regarding the coordination of work-based learning experiences for students.
• Prepare students for work-based learning experiences that meet the Governor’s Workforce Board’s Guidance on Work-Based Learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, administrators and other school personnel to ensure that work-based learning experiences become embedded in the school culture.
• Promote an increased awareness of the value of essential career skills and their critical connection to employability while reinforcing the positive impact these skills can have on their own performance during the work-based learning experience.
• Work with school personnel to determine the degree of individual support, training, and coaching that will be needed to ensure that students are adequately prepared to participate in all facets of work-based learning experiences.
• Provide one-on-one career counseling to students, helping them explore potential career paths based on interests, skills, and goals.
• Organize and lead workshops, focused on career exploration, resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and professional networking.
• Assist with coordinating career fairs, employer panels, and other networking events to connect students with potential employers and industries.
• Stay informed about labor market trends, emerging careers, and skills in demand to provide accurate and up-to-date career advice.
• Create and maintain a library of resources (online tools, books, guides, databases) for career exploration and development.
• Build relationships with employers to understand their hiring needs and align career exploration efforts with industry demands.
• Attend RIDE Career Coordinator meetings and RIDE CTE Advisory Subcommittee meetings and report back to the Director of CTE.
• Create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations and provides opportunities for all students to experience success
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• Communicate with students, parents, school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals
• Monitor all WBL CTE hours and data for the district.
• Maintain accurate records of participant progress, including career exploration activities, assessments, and counseling sessions.

Is Knowledgeable of and Skilled at:

• CTE Standards
• RI Governor’s Workforce Board
• PrepareRI Work Based Learning
• Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
• Cultural competency
• Conflict resolution
• Capable of working with a diverse range of individuals and groups
• Able to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school-based staff, students, parents and the community
• Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans
• Meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team
• Reflective practitioner; strives to maintain and improve professional competence

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in one of the following areas:
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Business Administration
  • Social Work
  • Career Development
  • Communication
• 2-3 years of experience in career counseling, career services, or a related field.
• Experience in educational or employment settings (e.g., working with students, job seekers, or employees).
• Experience conducting career assessments and providing guidance on job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation.
• Knowledge of Career Development Tools: Familiarity with career assessment tools, labor market trends, and career development resources.

• Experience with community relations
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in multiple languages is preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Must be able to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, reach, and stoop/kneel/crouch
• Occasional lifting or carrying weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must have clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish students and ensure safety
• The work environment is typically within a school setting

Salary: $66,306.00