Apprentice Manager

Launch of Philadelphia (Communities In Schools of Philadelphia) is a charitable 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 1986 as an affiliate in the largest stay in school network provides services to students in their schools and the community, drawing primarily on existing community resources.

To accomplish our mission, Launch of Philadelphia administers 5 programs throughout 35 schools, grades K-16, and adults addressing over 7,000 individual student needs annually. Programmatic focus areas include: academic preparedness, individual student case management support, post-secondary education and workforce planning, teen pregnancy and 21st Century Life Skill Development.

The Urban Technology Project (UTP) is an initiative of the School District of Philadelphia in partnership with Launch of Philadelphia (Communities In Schools of Philadelphia) that empowers Philadelphia youth with the skills and experience required to enter the technology field.

The Apprentice Manager of the Urban Technology Project reports directly to the School District of Philadelphia's Assistant Director of I.T. Apprenticeship and oversees the I.T. Apprentices' support and development. This includes supporting and managing 25+ apprentices, ensuring compliance with program and grant requirements, and ensuring apprentice success in the program through career development, frequent communication and support with identifying and attaining career opportunities.

• Support apprentices assigned to schools, businesses and other organizations throughout Philadelphia

• Led the recruitment, placement, training, development, and exit processes for apprentice

• Conduct monthly site visits to each Apprentice Employer site throughout the year

• Led weekly staff meetings

• Plan, organize and oversee apprentice training pathways and track apprentice success in attaining industry certifications

• Provide apprentices with I.T. Fundamental trainings and work with UTP staff to develop and deliver soft skill career training, mock interviews, resume building and more!

• Provide apprentices with performance feedback, intervention and corrective action plans as needed

• Prepare high level program reports for various audiences

• Other duties as assigned

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in youth development and/or workforce development

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Project Management skills

• Collaborative team player

• Positive "can do" attitude

• College degree or equivalent work experience

• Knowledge Apprenticeships

• Knowledge of the Technology Field

• Fluent in the use of GSuite Tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc)

Start Date: June 2021

Salary : 45,000