Apprentice Manager, Urban Technology Project

Posted by School District of Philadelphia on July 19, 2022

The Urban Technology Project (UTP) is an initiative of the School District of Philadelphia in partnership with Launch of Philadelphia (Communities In Schools 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 Assistant Director of I.T. Apprenticeship and oversees the I.T. Apprentices’ support and 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:

• Led the recruitment, placement, training, development, and exit processes for apprentice
• Support apprentices assigned to schools, businesses and other organizations throughout Philadelphia
• Conduct monthly site visits to each Apprentice Employer site throughout the year
• Led weekly staff meetings
• Plan, organize and oversee apprentice training pathways and track apprentice success in attaining industry certifications
• Work with UTP staff to develop and deliver soft skill & career readiness trainings.
• Provide apprentices with performance feedback, intervention and corrective action plans as needed
• Develop and cultivate successful partnerships with employer partners
• Assist with the planning and delivery of career readiness trainings
• Collect, review & process payroll
• Execute special projects
• Other duties as assigned

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