What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Apprentice Coordinator position at WITRON Group?
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The Apprenticeship Coordinator oversees the daily administration and success of the national apprenticeship program, serving as the primary liaison between the company, partner schools, apprentices, mentors, and site leadership. This role is responsible for coordinating program activities, managing compliance requirements, registering and maintaining programs with the Department of Labor (DOL), and ensuring adherence to apprenticeship standards, work processes, related instruction, wage progression, and completion requirements.
Track apprentice progress, provides ongoing support and guidance to participants, and facilitates communication among all stakeholders to ensure a positive apprenticeship experience. Additionally, this position plans and monitors mentorship and professional development opportunities that foster apprentice growth, engagement, and successful career development. Through effective program administration and relationship management, the Apprenticeship Coordinator helps build and sustain a strong talent pipeline for the organization.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serve as the main point of contact for schools, students, and on-site managers.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain all registered apprenticeship paperwork.
- Coordinate with schools to align classroom curricula with our on-site practical training.
- Monitor apprentice hours, competencies, and wage progression schedules.
- Support internal mentors and supervisors to ensure high-quality on-the-job training.
- Maintain accurate records of completion rates, retention, budgets, and program metrics for audits.
- Coordinate and execute school career trade shows
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, organization, and the ability to communicate effectively with employers, apprentices, and educational institutions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Knowledge of apprenticeship programs, workforce development, and Department of Labor (DOL) preferred
- Proactive communication between schools and Human Resources
Education and Experience:
- 2 years in workforce development or education administration.
- Experience working with educational institutions, workforce development agencies, or government programs.
Physical Requirements:
- Up to 20% travel required
Why WITRON?
Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
Continuous Growth: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
Competitive Benefits: WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!
Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!
Apply now to take the next step in your career journey.
WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
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