Apprenticeship Manager

About District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund

The Training Fund is a workforce development and education organization dedicated to creating equitable access to high-quality career pathways for Philadelphia residents. As a national leader in healthcare and early childhood education apprenticeship, we partner with employers, unions, and public agencies to help workers enter and advance in family-sustaining careers.

Position Summary

The Apprenticeship Manager plays a central role in managing and expanding the Training Fund’s registered apprenticeship programs in healthcare and early childhood education. Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs, the Apprenticeship Manager oversees full-cycle operations—including recruitment, apprentice support, employer partnership management, program coordination, and compliance collaboration with the Data Office.

This position is ideal for a highly organized, relationship-driven professional who is committed to workforce equity and who thrives in a mission-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations & Coordination

• • Manage daily operations of all registered apprenticeship programs to ensure high-quality implementation.
  • Coordinate related technical instruction (RTI) and on-the-job training (OJT) with employers, instructors, and training providers.
  • Maintain documentation, standards, and employer agreements; prepare for audits and reviews.
  • Collaborate with the Training Fund’s Data Office on compliance reporting and accurate data tracking.

Apprentice Recruitment & Support

• • Recruit apprentices through outreach to union members, community residents, and participants in Training Fund programs.
  • Conduct orientations and provide ongoing case management, coaching, and retention support.
  • Monitor progress, attendance, and milestone completion; connect apprentices to wraparound services.

Employer & Partner Engagement

• • Build and maintain strong working relationships with healthcare and early childhood education employers.
  • Serve as liaison to the PA Apprenticeship & Training Office (ATO), DCED, USDOL, and other partners.
  • Support employers in registering new apprenticeship programs and updating existing standards.
  • Represent the Training Fund at local, state, and national apprenticeship events.

Program Development & Sustainability

• • Assist in developing new apprenticeship pathways aligned to employer demand.
  • Strengthen the Training Fund’s national leadership role in early childhood education apprenticeship.
  • Contribute to grant proposals, reporting, and long-term program sustainability planning.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in workforce development, apprenticeship, adult education, or related program management.
  • Experience providing direct support to adult learners or jobseekers strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with employers, unions, or community organizations.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
  • Familiarity with registered apprenticeship systems and workforce funding streams preferred.
  • Commitment to advancing economic mobility, racial equity, and access to quality career pathways.

Work Environment

• • Hybrid schedule available in accordance with organizational policy.
  • Some travel to employer sites, partner meetings, and community events required.
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours for apprentice orientation, events, or deadlines.

Benefits include:

• Health and Welfare
• Defined Pension
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Services