Position Title:              Workforce Development Coordinator

Location:                    Penn Hills High School

Reports To:                 Dir. of Pupil Services and/or High School Building Principal

Terms of Employment: Contracted Position

Effective Date:            July 1, 2026 through the remainder of the 26/27 school year

 

Position Overview 

The Director of Workforce Development provides leadership in designing, implementing, and expanding career readiness, apprenticeship preparation, and workforce-aligned pathways for students. The position ensures that district programming aligns with regional labor market needs, industry standards, union entry requirements, and postsecondary opportunities to prepare students for high-demand careers. 

 

Primary Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive district-wide workforce development plan aligned to the district’s strategic goals. 

• Establish measurable workforce readiness benchmarks and postsecondary success indicators. 

• Analyze regional labor market trends to guide program development and pathway expansion. 

Industry & Union Partnerships 

• Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, trade unions, apprenticeship programs, and workforce agencies. 

• Serve as district liaison to apprenticeship coordinators and union training centers. 

• Coordinate internship, apprenticeship, co-op, and job shadowing opportunities. 

Career Pathways & Programming 

• Support dual enrollment, industry credentialing, and certification opportunities. 

• Collaborate with counselors and administrators to integrate career exploration into K–12 programming. 

Trade Union & Apprenticeship Exam Preparation 

• Develop and implement structured preparation programs for trade union and apprenticeship entrance examinations. 

• Coordinate math preparation focused on arithmetic, applied measurement, algebra basics, and problem-solving commonly assessed on union entry exams. 

• Provide or coordinate after-school, summer bridge, or bootcamp-style instructional support for students seeking entry into skilled trades. 

• Partner with local apprenticeship programs to align preparation materials with current testing expectations. 

• Monitor student performance on entrance exams and adjust programming to improve pass rates. 

Curriculum & Instruction Alignment 

• Collaborate with academic leadership to align curriculum with workforce competencies and real-world applications. 

• Promote integration of applied mathematics and trade-based problem solving into relevant coursework. 

• Support development of pre-apprenticeship coursework or electives aligned with union entry standards. 

Student Readiness & Employability Skills 

• Support development of employability skills including communication, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving. 

• Coordinate career fairs, industry panels, and workforce exposure events. 

Data & Accountability 

• Track and report student participation in workforce programs, apprenticeship placement, and credential attainment. 

• Prepare reports for administration and the Board of School Directors. 

Grant Development & Funding 

• Identify and pursue local, state, and federal funding opportunities related to workforce and apprenticeship initiatives. 
• Manage grant compliance and reporting requirements. 
• Complete any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or administrative team. 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Education, Workforce Development, Business Administration, or related field (preferred). 

• Experience in K–12 education, CTE programming, workforce development, or industry leadership. 

• Knowledge of apprenticeship systems and trade union entry requirements preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and manage multi-stakeholder initiatives. 

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 50 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

 

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