Apprentice Manager

Apprentice Manager

The Urban Technology Project (UTP) is the School District of Philadelphia’s I.T. Apprenticeship in partnership with Launch of Philadelphia. UTP empowers Philadelphia youth and underemployed adults with the skills and experience required to enter the technology field.

Apprentice Manager Job Description:

The Apprentice Manager reports directly to the School District of Philadelphia’s Executive Director of I.T. Apprenticeship. The Apprentice Manager will recruit, support, coach and manage a cohort of 20+ apprentices, cultivate and strengthen employer partnerships, while ensuring the success of both the apprentice and employer.

Apprentice Manager Job Duties:

• Lead recruitment, placement, training, development, and exit processes for apprentice
• Co-lead orientation for all new apprentices
• Support apprentice at their assigned worksites at schools, offices and companies throughout Philadelphia
• Conduct bi-monthly site visits at each worksite
• Maintain communication with employer partners
• Lead weekly team meetings with apprentices
• Track apprentice success and attainment of industry certifications
• Provide apprentices with performance evaluations, coaching and corrective action plans as needed
• Collect, review & submit payroll
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership experience in youth development and/or workforce development
• 5 years of management experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Project Management skills
• Collaborative team player
• Positive “can do” attitude
• College degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of apprenticeships
• Experience in the technology field
• Fluent in the use of GSuite Tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc)

Salary: $65K + signing bonus

Work schedule: Hybrid

To apply please send resume and cover letter to ssavage2@philasd.org, include: UTP Apprentice Manager in the Subject Line. For more information about the program visit www.utp-philly.org

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401c3/retirement
• Reimbursement
• Bonuses
• Employee Life
• Short Term/Long Term disability