Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic
opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to
upward mobility. City Colleges of Chicago is the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial
equity-empowering its students to take part in building a stronger and more just city. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City
Colleges is comprised of seven colleges and five satellite sites across Chicago.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the Director of Apprenticeship and Workforce solutions, the Manager-Registered Apprenticeship Program (PT Exempt
Remote) supports the development, implementation, and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs across City Colleges
of Chicago (CCC). The Manager serves as a member of the District Workforce Solutions team and acts as a key liaison between employers,
academic programs, and workforce partners to ensure high-quality, equitable apprenticeship opportunities that align with the regions talent
needs and CCCs mission to prepare Chicago’s diverse learners for high-demand, high-wage careers.
The Manager works
closely with the Executive Director of Workforce Solutions as well as faculty, deans, and directors of workforce partnerships to integrate
related technical instruction (RTI) with hands-on work experience, while ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) apprenticeship standards. Performs related duties as required.
This is
a fully remote role; all duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed virtually.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES
Program Development & Implementation
- Remotely collaborates with City
Colleges of Chicago’s seven colleges and employers to design, register, and launch high-quality Registered Apprenticeship and
pre-apprenticeship programs aligned with CCC academic programs and industry demand. - Guides employers through DOL registration
processes, including development of Work Process Schedules, Related Technical Instruction outlines, and program standards. - Assists
in developing apprenticeship agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and other partnership documentation to formalize commitments and
roles. - Ensures that all RA programs comply with federal and state policies, including equal employment opportunity (EEO) and data
reporting requirements.
Employer Engagement & Partnership Coordination
- Serves as the
primary point of contact for employers, industry associations, and workforce intermediaries to connect talent pipelines with apprenticeship
opportunities. - Remotely provides technical assistance to employers on funding sources, cost-sharing options, and incentive programs
(e.g., apprenticeship tax credits, on-the-job training reimbursements).
Strategic Collaboration & Continuous
Improvement
- Designs and implements a districtwide framework for establishing and registering apprenticeship
programs aligned with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) standards. - Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and
toolkits to guide colleges in registering new apprenticeships and maintaining compliance. - Creates a District Apprenticeship Handbook
detailing processes, compliance requirements, wage progression models, and evaluation standards.
Data, Compliance,
and Reporting
- Leads the registration process for new apprenticeship programs in the DOLs Registered Apprenticeship
Partners Information Data System (RAPIDS). - Partners remotely with the Workforce Solutions team to maintain RAPIDS database and
collect, manage, and report data on apprenticeship participation, completion, and outcomes using CCCs Salesforce and work-based learning
(WBL) management platforms.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To
Director of Apprenticeship and Workforce Solutions
Direct Supervision None
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Education,
Workforce Development, Public Administration, or a related area of study. Masters degree preferred. - Minimum of four years of
experience in workforce development, higher education, apprenticeship/intermediary program coordination, or related area. - Employees
working remotely are responsible for providing a stable internet environment with a connection speed of at least 300 megabytes per second
(Mbps). - Direct experience collaborating with employers to develop apprenticeships and registering programs with the Department of
Labor, strongly preferred. - Knowledge of federal and state apprenticeship systems, workforce legislation (WIOA), and related
compliance standards strongly preferred. - Strong understanding of Registered Apprenticeship frameworks, competency-based training
models, and work-based learning principles. - Knowledge of data literacy principles and familiarity with CRM or case-management
systems, including platforms such as Salesforce and Registered Apprenticeship Partnership Information Data System (RAPIDS) - Excellent
interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across education, business,
and government. - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and
priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. - Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in expanding
access to underrepresented populations in high-demand sectors. - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Salary: $38.81 – $40.87/hour
Offered salary will
be determined by the applicant’s education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
WE
OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b)
Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick
days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.
We
are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
6 months of hire. Thank you for your interest in CCC!
Additional Information
City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
