Regional Workforce Development Manager

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Regional Workforce Development Manager

Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in Workforce Development?

The Regional Workforce Development Manager reports directly to our Senior Director of Workforce Development. This is a client-facing role that requires the ability to be self-motivated, work independently and build relationships both in and out of the office. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and effectiveness of our trade professional workforce at your assigned branch locations. #miller

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• This is a list of the most prominent duties and responsibilities.
• Regional Employment Needs Assessment: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the workforce requirements at the assigned branch, identifying and implementing strategies to meet their workforce needs.
• Branch Leadership Collaboration: Work closely and consistently with the leadership team at the assigned branch to align workforce development activities with organizational goals and objectives.
• Local ETA Coordination: Liaise with the local Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) to manage the application, hiring, and referral processes for Construction Wiremen (CWs) and apprentices, promoting apprenticeship programs.
• Union Collaboration: Foster a collaborative working relationship with the Local Union to facilitate seamless integration and development of new hires.
• Community Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with schools, military organizations, community groups, and other entities that are potential sources of talent, including high schools and second-chance organizations.
• Career Fair Participation: Represent Miller Electric Company at career fairs and speaking events to communicate career opportunities to prospective candidates.
• Event Coordination: Organize and coordinate hiring events in collaboration with the specific branch, ensuring effective execution and candidate engagement.
• Recruitment Marketing: Create, distribute, and manage recruiting brochures and notifications about hiring and career opportunities at Miller Electric Company for the assigned region.
• Employee Training Coordination: Provide comprehensive training for new employees, including programs such as Trade Pro Academy and safety bootcamps, ensuring a strong foundation for career success.
• Field Employee Advocacy: Serve as a supportive advocate for new trade professional employees, offering guidance and assistance to ensure their successful integration into the workforce.
• Branch Team Support: Become the indispensable go-to point-of-contact for branch teams regarding all aspects of attracting, developing, and retaining trade professionals.

Qualifications:

• Experienced commercial or industrial electrician, IBEW Journeyman Wireman
• Understanding of the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA) apprenticeship
• Understanding of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
• Self starter, dependable and can speak in front of large groups
• Able to manage multiple WFD initiatives simultaneously
• Willing to travel as needed
• Adept at speaking and relating to high school students, school administrators, electricians, project managers and all the way up to Executives at Miller
• Be able to work independently in many different environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, education or related field of study
• Previous experience as an ETA instructor
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)

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