Workforce Development Coordinator

West Memphis, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Coordinator of Workforce Development provides leadership in designing implementing and expanding career readiness apprenticeship preparation and workforce-aligned pathways for students. The position ensures that district programming aligns with regional labor market needs industry standards and entry requirements and postsecondary opportunities to prepare students for high-demand careers. The Coordinator will also work with the Business Manager to ensure the appropriate tracking of fixed assets review budget proposals and funding requests and recommend changes manage the Invenergy budget to promote STEAM opportunities for students and the district. Work with school leaders and the district-level team to ensure the successful implementation of the WMSD strategic plan.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive district-wide workforce development plan aligned to the districts strategic goals.

Establish measurable workforce readiness benchmarks and postsecondary success indicators.

Analyze regional labor market trends to guide program development and pathway expansion.

Industry & Union Partnerships

Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses trade unions apprenticeship programs and workforce agencies.

Serve as district liaison to apprenticeship coordinators and training centers.

Coordinate internship apprenticeship co-op and job shadowing opportunities.

Career Pathways & Programming

Support dual enrollment industry credentialing and certification opportunities.

Collaborate with counselors and administrators to integrate career exploration into K12 programming.

Trade Union & Apprenticeship Exam Preparation

Develop and implement structured preparation programs for apprenticeship entrance examinations.

Coordinate math preparation focused on arithmetic applied measurement algebra basics and problem-solving.

Provide or coordinate after-school summer programs or bootcamp-style instructional support for students seeking entry into skilled trades.

Partner with local apprenticeship programs to align preparation materials with current testing expectations.

Monitor student performance on entrance exams and adjust programming to improve pass rates.

Curriculum & Instruction Alignment

Collaborate with academic leadership to align curriculum with workforce competencies and real-world applications.

Promote the integration of applied mathematics and trade-based problem-solving into relevant coursework.

Support the development of pre-apprenticeship coursework or electives aligned with entry standards.

Student Readiness & Employability Skills

Support the development of employability skills including communication teamwork professionalism and problem-solving.

Coordinate career fairs industry panels and workforce exposure events.

Data & Accountability

Track and report student participation in workforce programs apprenticeship placement and credential attainment.

Prepare reports for administration and the School Board of Directors.

Grant Development & Funding

Identify and pursue local state and federal funding opportunities related to workforce and apprenticeship initiatives.
Manage grant compliance and reporting requirements.
Complete any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or administrative team.

Qualifications

Masters degree in Education Workforce Development Business Administration or related field (preferred).

Experience in K12 education CTE programming workforce development or industry leadership.

Knowledge of apprenticeship systems and trade union entry requirements preferred.

Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and manage multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting carrying pushing pulling 50 pounds
Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
Hearing clearly
Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Required Experience:

Position Summary:The Coordinator of Workforce Development provides leadership in designing implementing and expanding career readiness apprenticeship preparation and workforce-aligned pathways for students. The position ensures that district programming aligns with regional labor market needs indust...