Apprentice Manager, Urban Technology Project

Posted by School District of Philadelphia on December 7, 2021

The Urban Technology Project (UTP) is an initiative of the School District of Philadelphia in partnership with Launch of Philadelphia that empowers Philadelphia youth with the skills and experience required to enter the technology field.

Apprentice Manager Job Description:

The Apprentice Manager of the Urban Technology Project reports directly to the School District of Philadelphia’s Director of I.T. Apprenticeship and oversees the I.T. Apprentices’ professional development. This includes supporting and managing 25+ apprentices, ensuring compliance with program and grant requirements, and ensuring apprentice success in the program through career development, frequent communication and support with identifying and attaining career opportunities.

Apprentice Manager Job Duties:

• Support apprentices assigned to schools, businesses and other organizations throughout Philadelphia
• Led the recruitment, placement, training, development, and exit processes for apprentice
• Conduct monthly site visits to each Apprentice Employer site throughout the year
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with employer partners
• Led weekly staff meetings
• Plan, organize and oversee apprentice training pathways and track apprentice success in attaining
  industry certifications
• Assist with the planning and delivery of career readiness trainings
• Provide apprentices with performance feedback, intervention and corrective action plans as needed
• Prepare high level program reports for various audiences
• Collect, review & process payroll
• Execute special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in youth development and/or workforce development
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Project Management skills
• Collaborative team player
• Positive “can do” attitude
• College degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge Apprenticeships
• Knowledge of the Technology Field
• Fluent in the use of GSuite Tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc)

Start Date: January 2022 (until filled)

Salary: 45,000 – 50,000

If interested, please send resume and cover letter to ssavage2@philasd.org, additionally please include: UTP Apprentice Manager in the Subject Line.

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