Manager, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Spearhead employer and industry engagement initiatives for ASME's apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning programs.

• Develop and maintain enduring relationships with employers in targeted industry sectors, acting as the main point of contact for employer partners.

• Assist in the creation of partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, and employer commitments.

• Evaluate employer workforce needs, occupational skill requirements, and talent shortages suitable for apprenticeship and work-based learning frameworks.

• Collaborate with internal teams and educational partners to ensure curricula, competencies, and on-the-job training plans meet employer requirements.

• Offer guidance and technical support to employers regarding apprenticeship structures, roles, responsibilities, and advantages.

• Aid in employer onboarding, orientation, and ongoing engagement efforts.

• Foster relationships with industry intermediaries, community colleges, workforce boards, professional organizations, government entities, and other external stakeholders.

• Represent ASME in workforce development and apprenticeship meetings, working groups, and other convenings.

• Coordinate employer involvement in advisory committees and program enhancement activities.

• Contribute to strategies aimed at recruiting employers, partners, and apprentices.

• Facilitate discussions to establish new apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities.

• Advocate for best practices in mentorship, supervision, and apprentice retention.

• Monitor key performance indicators related to employer engagement and partnership results.

• Assist with grant reporting and suggest data-driven program improvements.

• Help identify workforce development funding and grant opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including philanthropy, on proposals and funder engagement as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and at least five years of relevant professional experience.

• A minimum of five years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, or employer engagement.

• Proven experience in building and managing employer or industry partnerships.

• Familiarity with registered apprenticeships, federal workforce systems, RAPIDS, WIOA, community colleges, and grant-funded programs is preferred.

• Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills for both virtual and in-person formats.

• Ability to translate employer workforce needs into actionable program solutions.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and working cross-functionally.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and CRM or data-tracking tools, such as Salesforce.

• Dedication to fostering culture and inclusion within workforce development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional business travel, including trips to ASME offices worldwide.

• An inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunities.

• Benefits, training and development, promotion opportunities, programs, and other employment terms are covered by ASME's Equal Employment Opportunity policy.