Manager, Regional Apprenticeships

Manager, Regional Apprenticeships

The FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Collegesthe largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.

The Foundation's Collaborative Impact Department, through the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, seeks a Regional Manager, Apprenticeship to play a critical role in the department's success by applying deep project management skills and facilitation experience to ensure high-quality design and delivery of specific registered apprenticeship and work-based learning programs. A regional manager will collaborate and coordinate with San Diego / Imperial Valley Regional Consortium work-based-learning and apprenticeship staff to assist community colleges with the development and expansion of innovative strategies to support registered apprenticeship implementation efforts.

This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead program development and technical assistance related activities for initiatives that focus on the expansion of new and innovative pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships as pathways for low-wage workers to secure middle-skill jobs in California and addressing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the labor market.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Under general supervision :

Provides overall direction, support, and subject matter expertise for registered apprenticeship technical assistance work in the field for assigned regional consortium, with a specific focus on working within the community college system.

Spearhead registered apprenticeship technical assistance efforts within the assigned region, concentrating on strengthening apprenticeship initiatives in the community college ecosystem.

Develop operational frameworks and workflow management strategies designed to optimize resource allocation, enhance program scalability, and achieve established regional objectives.

Serve as the subject matter expert on apprenticeship models, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of On-the-Job Training (OJT), Paid Work Experience, and Paid Internships.

Promote and integrate best education-to-work practices across all apprenticeship service areas, ensuring alignment and synergy among various programs, partners, and stakeholder groups.

Leads the technical assistance services for the assigned regional consortium.

Provides direction, development, and execution of support services for apprenticeship programs from design through implementation.

Manages grant / contract budgeting for the region, actively works with LAUNCH leadership to secure additional funding for regional sustainability.

Develops and manages ongoing regional consortium deliverables : monthly webinars with regional partners, weekly LAUNCH Team check-ins, data collection and analysis, grantee guidance, online community of practice, grant reporting etc.

Manages partnerships with state, county, and city agencies, as well as other key stakeholders for systems alignment work.

Design and Execute Educational-to-Workforce Integration.

Continually identify innovative instructional practices and workforce strategies that can be embedded in community college curricula, ensuring high-quality student engagement and robust industry relevance.

Leverage in-depth understanding of postsecondary education structures to guide the seamless integration of apprenticeship components into both existing and novel academic programs.

Align best instructional frameworks with DAS, Department of Labor, and other regulatory requirements to maintain compliance while championing traditional and non-traditional learning methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement and External Presentations.

Represent apprenticeship programs and the broader state-level through external conferences, industry forums, and public meetings, showcasing milestones, impact metrics, and success stories.

Lead collaborative outreach and networking efforts that build strong relationships with consortia leadership, employer organizations, apprenticeship committees, and content-specific workgroups within the assigned region.

Strategic Liaison and Partnership Building.

Function as a central liaison among consortium stakeholders, including the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, labor unions, associations, and education aligned apprenticeship networks.

Actively seek to expand employer partnerships, particularly with industry associations and key regional employers, to enhance workforce connections for the assigned consortium's colleges and drive sustainable apprenticeship pipelines.

Leadership and Team Management.

Collaborate with the LAUNCH staff leadership team to coordinate field activities, address emerging challenges, and harness strategic opportunities in real time.

Provide direction and mentorship to the Collaborative Impact LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network team, reinforcing effective organizational strategies, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals.

Oversee the creation and maintenance of supportive team environments where collaboration, professional growth, and proactive problem-solving thrive.

Apprenticeship Ambassadorship and Relationship Cultivation.

Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation in high-level meetings and official events, particularly in discussions with the Chancellor's Office, advocating for policies and programs that support equitable access to apprenticeship opportunities.

Champion shared leadership principles and organizational values, consistently promoting transparent communication, team-based decision-making, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Actively network and strengthen external partnerships to identify new programmatic and funding avenues, providing strategic input on business development and partnership opportunities.

Operational Sustainability.

Track and analyze program data to identify trends, inform program refinements, and maintain rigorous accountability for apprentice success and compliance requirements.

Create and oversee systems for sustainable program practices, ensuring long-term viability of apprenticeship pathways and workforce initiatives across the assigned region.

Engage in proactive risk management, staying ahead of evolving compliance guidelines, industry shifts, and emerging workforce demands.

Additional Duties.

Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned, consistently aligning outcomes with the LAUNCH's mission, strategic objectives, and the evolving needs of California's workforce development needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Level of Supervision

May be responsible for training, development, work assignments and performance evaluations.

May provide feedback and coaching opportunities, some oversight of job duties, and work product review for junior staff.

Proven ability to manage by influence and ability to build and maintain credibility.

Receives general direction as to goals and the achievement of those goals. Evaluated based on the successful performance of essential job duties and responsibilities and achievement of goals. Subject to broad communications associated with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience and ability to manage personnel to achieve goals and maintain high-performing team culture.

Experience and ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

Experience and ability to implement processes and management approaches that demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience in state and / or federal grant management to include budget management, allocation, and success workplan deliverables completion.

Excellent project management, group facilitation, and technical skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks and deliver quality products within agreed upon timeframes, with limited supervision.

Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences, in a variety of formats (e.g. toolkits, reports,