Youth Program Coordinator
Youth Program Coordinator
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The Opportunity:
The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing workbased learning (WBL) opportunities for K12 students ensuring they are equipped with the skills and experiences needed for successful career pathways. This role includes building strong employer partnerships coordinating student placements and supporting educators in integrating realworld learning experiences into their curriculum. The Coordinator will play a key role in bridging education and industry providing students with handson experiences in their chosen fields.
The Details
WorkBased Learning & Employer Engagement:
- Research recruit and secure youthspecific employment opportunities with local businesses and industry leaders.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with employers trade unions and community organizations to create diverse career opportunities for students.
- Represent Skilled US programs at networking events job fairs and industry meetings.
- Coordinate and organize onsite and offsite employer visits to develop career opportunities for students.
- Oversee the WBL process from initial employer outreach to final student placement and ongoing support.
- Ensure compliance with all guidelines including job qualifications training plans and documentation for students.
- Conduct worksite visits to monitor student progress provide feedback and offer guidance to students and employers.
- Research labor market trends to align WBL opportunities with the needs of local industries.
- Report student progress trends and partnership outcomes to school leadership and program managers.
Teacher Support:
- Assist educators in integrating WBL into their curriculum to enhance student learning.
- Help teachers organize careerrelated activities such as guest speakers industry panels job shadowing and site visits.
- Collaborate with staff to organize career readiness events such as workshops and college visits.
Compliance & Administration:
- Negotiate and manage all WBL documentation including training plans job descriptions wages and timelines.
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations governing work based learning and employment for students.
- Track and report on student placements employer feedback and worksite evaluations to ensure program success.
- Stay updated on industry trends changes in legislation and best practices related to workforce development through ongoing professional development.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- The ideal candidate for the Youth ProgramCoordinator role will possess the following qualifications:
- Passion for Youth Career Readiness: A strong commitment to supporting students in their career development and preparing them for success in the workforce.
- RelationshipBuilding Skills: Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with employers educators and students to foster collaboration and create opportunities.
- Understanding of Career Pathways: A clear understanding of various career pathways and the ability to guide students toward enrollment in higher education employment or military enlistment based on their strengths and interests.
- Organizational and Administrative Expertise: Detailoriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks coordinate events and ensure compliance with all relevant documentation and regulations.
- Work closely with school counselors to support students in identifying career pathways setting achievable goals and preparing for postgraduation success.
- CTE (Career and Technical Education) experience is a plus
Education Certification and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in business education communications or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with youth is preferred.
- Experience in career coaching workforce development or employer engagement is highly desirable.
Organization Overview:
Skilled US is a free workforce development program that supports adults striving to learnand earn more. We believe that every student is unique and our approach begins with understanding each students motivations. Join us at Skilled US and become part of a community that celebrates your success every step of the way. We are more than a training provider; we are a family committed to your growth and success.
Compensation and benefits:
- A base salary that is competitively aligned to the market.
- Monthly professional development opportunities
- Incentive and bonus opportunities
PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Please read carefully.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race color religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue or if I have concealed material information I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
