Registered Apprenticeship Program Lead

Description

Position Summary - This job listing will be posted until 01 / 12 / 2026

With oversight and direction from the Workforce Development Director, the Registered Apprenticeship Program Lead is responsible for leading planning, evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of Alaska Primary Care Association's (APCA) Registered Apprenticeship Programs. This role supports the growth of a skilled and sustainable health workforce by coordinating state and federal apprenticeship standards, managing employer and educational partnerships, and ensuring all RAP activities align with funding requirements, regulatory guidelines, and workforce development priorities.

The RAP Manager also supports RAP staff training and development, grant compliance and reporting, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

• Registered Apprenticeship Program Development & Implementation

o In collaboration with the Workforce Development Director, lead planning and implementation of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) guidelines.

o Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in Registered Apprenticeship Programs and relevant federal and state guidelines

o Oversee RAP implementation including standards of apprenticeship, related technical instruction (RTI), and on-the-job learning (OJL).

o Develop, track, and report program outcomes including apprentice progress, retention, and employment placement.

o Ensure complete and accurate data collection and entry into APCA, US DOL, and other required data systems

o Coordinate with education providers, CHCs, and employers to build pipelines for RAP and pre-apprenticeship programs.

o Support program compliance with all state and federal regulations, funding guidelines, and quality benchmarks.

o Create and refine program materials including apprenticeship agreements, competency-based evaluations, participant handbooks, and standard operating procedures.

o Ensure compliance with APCA policies, procedures, and processes

o Monitor and document performance of contractors, and recommend changes to the WFD Director.

o In collaboration with the WFD Director, provide coaching, mentoring, and training to RAP staff to ensure compliance with program and grant guidance and APCA policies, procedures, and processes, and provide excellent customer services to participants and partners

o Develop and train staff on processes and procedures that support program implementation

o Recommend work assignments for RAP staff to support program implementation

o Assist with onboarding of new staff

o Provide input to WFD Director for RAP staff evaluations and professional development

o Serve as a liaison with CHCs, employers, workforce boards, educational institutions, and other RAP stakeholders.

o Cultivate strategic partnerships to expand RAP offerings, increase employer participation and build and foster strong community and partner relationships

o Represent APCA at local, regional, and national workforce development events, committees, and RAP networks. Partnership & Relationships

o Communicate with apprentices, mentors, and employers to support program completion and increase participation

o Collaborate with the WFD Director to meet all RAP-related grant deliverables.

o Contribute to required reports and documentation to funders and other stakeholders.

o Monitor RAP workplans to ensure alignment with goals and recommend changes to improve APCA's ability to meet grant deliverables.

o Recommend changes to RAP workplans to meet grant deliverables

o Following guidance from the WFD Director, approve program expenses and ensure correct coding to comply with grant budgets

o Use, implement and monitor systems to track program metrics and participant progress.

o Recommend system improvements to enhance participant experiences and program outcomes.

o Collaborate with Lead Evaluator to understand program evaluation and data analysis results to improve training effectiveness and participant outcomes

o Integrate participant feedback, labor market data, and partner insights to enhance RAP offerings.

Qualifications / Knowledge

Required

Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Supervisory Relationship

o Works under the direct supervision of Workforce Development Director Performance is assessed through review of work, integration, and cooperation within the Department and APCA, communication with all stakeholders, quality and timeliness of deliverables and associated criteria.

o N / A

Language Skills

Required

Travel Required

In-state and occasional out of state travel may occur. In-city travel by personal vehicle for meetings, tasks, and errands as needed. Mileage is reimbursed per APCA policy.

Hours per Week

This is a full-time position, 40 hours / week. Generally, hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

Physical Requirements

This position is generally classified as sedentary work under the U.S. Department of Labor's physical demand categories. Sedentary work involves :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Work Environment

Duties will generally be performed in an office setting with travel and associated accommodations throughout the local area, the state of Alaska, and the Lower 48 as needed.

NOTE : Any description of work is a picture of the major responsibilities of a position at a given point in time. Jobs are dynamic and assignments / priorities may change. The primary purpose of this description is to outline and communicate key tasks and expectations for the position. This description does not imply or create a contractual relationship. Alaska Primary Care Association is an at-will employer.

APCA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information as required by federal laws and enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.