Director, Apprenticeships & School-to-Work Programs

Position Title :

Director, Apprenticeships & School-to-Work Programs

Requisition Number : SCA00868

General Description :

Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement, the Director, Apprenticeships & School to Work Programs is responsible for the overall design, direction, and implementation of the College’s pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship programming and oversees a broad range of school to work initiatives that prepare students, particularly those in K-12 schools and adult education programs, to gain the necessary skills and experiences to enter the workforce. The Director conceptualizes, develops, and implements new pre-apprenticeships / apprenticeships and school to work programs, supporting both non-credit and credit career pathways, to deepen and advance the College’s local and regional footprint and impact as a leader in school to work / youth workforce pipeline preparation, particularly for students K-12 schools and adult education programs. The Director will serve as the primary contact for internal and external partners for all school to work programming, leads the hiring and supervision of all Office of Apprenticeships and School to Work staff and part-time instructors, manages the program operating and grant budgets, and represents the College on preapprenticeship / apprenticeship and school to work consortia and work groups, internally

and externally.

College Intro :

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Oversees the design, implementation, and coordination of pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship and school to work programming at the College’s Main Campus, Regional Centers, and community and school-based sites.
• Establish and manage the relationships with College faculty and staff, relevant College offices, community, school, and employer partners to co-design and execute pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship and school to work programming as an early pipeline into credit and non-credit workforce and CTE programs.
• In collaboration with Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement (SICE) and the SICE leadership team, designs, implements, assesses, and evaluates the strategic plan for all Office of Apprenticeship and School to Work programming for the purpose of continuous improvement.
• In collaboration with Vice President, SICE and Office of Institutional Advancement and Grants Office, identify and secure external funding for new and special initiatives and projects to advance and expand the College’s pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship and school to work programming.
• Lead the work with the College’s Marketing department and other relevant College offices to design brand materials and strategically market program offerings to students, families, K-12 schools, employers, community and workforce organizations.
• In collaboration with Enrollment Management, design, implement, oversee, and track the recruitment, outreach, enrollment, registration, retention, and completion activities and outcomes to ensure student satisfaction and to expand capacity.
• Lead the design, scheduling, coordination, and implementation of Act 158 and C2L-PHL (career-connected learning) programming with the goal of establishing the College as a hub for youth workforce and career training programming.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of high school pipeline programs associated with the City College of Municipal Employment Initiatives, in close partnership with the School District and City of Philadelphia.
• Serve as one of the College’s lead representatives to employer, community, and K-12 partner organizations (e.g., Workforce Investment Board, Youth Standing Committee) and expert resource for pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship and school to work programming as it relates to youth workforce initiatives, representing the College on committees, at conferences, symposia, etc.
• Oversees the collection, maintenance, and reporting of program data and outcomes for internal and external reports, including the submission of programs to the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship & Training Office for state approval, ensuring all required and requested reporting needs are met.
• Direct the work of the Office of Apprenticeship and School to Work Programs staff aligned with the College’s and Division’s strategic goals and program needs.
• Maintain, monitor, and update Apprenticeship and School to Work program files to include memoranda of understanding, contracts, and other documents.
• Lead the design and execution of relevant curricula, training pathways, and evaluation tools for Apprenticeships and School to Work programming, coordinating logistics of course offerings and scheduling, assignment of instructors, etc.
• Manage all Apprenticeship and School to Work budgets, overseeing the processing of budget documents, purchase orders, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations with appropriate funding agencies.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and management of orientations and site visits / observations of employers, partner organizations, and students.
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Location : Main Campus

Benefits Summary : Benefits :

“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include :

Additional College benefits :

For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit : https : / / www.myccp.online / human-resources / benefits-eligibility

Salary Grade or Rank :

Min Salary / Hourly Rate :

$ 72,073

Max Salary / Hourly Rate :

$ 118,920

Job Posting Open Date :

10 / 30 / 2025

Type of Position : Administrator

Employment Status : Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Interested candidates should complete an online application.

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.