St. Louis Community College
Director, Youth Programs and Apprenticeships
St. Louis Community College, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044
Director, Youth Programs and Apprenticeships
Title:
Director, Youth Programs and Apprenticeships Employee Classification:
Professional 52 Wks Non-Unit Department:
Workforce Solutions Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
About Us St. Louis Community College (STLCC) is a non‑profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community with a broad portfolio of campuses and training centers, reaching more than 69,000 students annually through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs.
Benefits Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 100% retirement contribution match, two health insurance plans (including an HSA option), low‑cost life insurance, dental, vision, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition waivers, professional development allotments, generous time‑off, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Responsibilities
Lead the Workforce Learning Connection (WLC) initiative and supervise the Employer Engagement and Youth Program Development teams.
Build and sustain partnerships with area employers, school districts, chambers, and workforce boards to expand real‑world learning opportunities for high school students.
Develop programming for grades 9–10 focused on career awareness and exploration, including site visits, job shadowing, career speakers, industry‑recognized credential experiences, and campus‑based career exposure events.
Align work‑based learning experiences for 11th–12th grade students with STLCC’s dual‑enrollment, dual‑credit, and career & technical education (CTE) programs.
Coordinate with Academic Affairs and Dual Enrollment/Early College teams to align youth programming with career pathway goals and postsecondary transitions.
Collaborate with employers to develop structured internships and apprenticeships in high‑need sectors such as advanced manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and biotechnology.
Work with Marketing and Communications to promote youth and apprenticeship programming to employers, educators, students, and families.
Provide outreach and engagement sessions for K–12 administrators, counselors, and teachers to increase awareness of career‑connected learning opportunities.
Assist students, counselors, and teachers with processes related to applying for and participating in job shadowing, internship, or apprenticeship programs.
Collaborate with state agencies (MDHE & Workforce Development, MECSE, Missouri Department of Labor) to ensure compliance and expand apprenticeship opportunities, specifically ensuring industry‑recognized credentials and apprenticeships are official market‑value assets.
Coordinate with the College’s Grants and Foundation offices; identify and develop funding opportunities to advance youth and apprenticeship programming.
Perform supervisory functions: train, instruct, and assign work to WLC personnel; manage WLC budget and associated budgets; make recommendations regarding transfers, promotions, wage increases, and terminations; enforce College policies, safety rules, and regulations; evaluate performance.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing or managing employer or K–12 partnerships.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, business, or related field strongly preferred.
Experience in higher education, workforce development, or the public sector preferred.
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Director, Youth Programs and Apprenticeships Employee Classification:
Professional 52 Wks Non-Unit Department:
Workforce Solutions Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
About Us St. Louis Community College (STLCC) is a non‑profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community with a broad portfolio of campuses and training centers, reaching more than 69,000 students annually through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs.
Benefits Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 100% retirement contribution match, two health insurance plans (including an HSA option), low‑cost life insurance, dental, vision, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition waivers, professional development allotments, generous time‑off, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Responsibilities
Lead the Workforce Learning Connection (WLC) initiative and supervise the Employer Engagement and Youth Program Development teams.
Build and sustain partnerships with area employers, school districts, chambers, and workforce boards to expand real‑world learning opportunities for high school students.
Develop programming for grades 9–10 focused on career awareness and exploration, including site visits, job shadowing, career speakers, industry‑recognized credential experiences, and campus‑based career exposure events.
Align work‑based learning experiences for 11th–12th grade students with STLCC’s dual‑enrollment, dual‑credit, and career & technical education (CTE) programs.
Coordinate with Academic Affairs and Dual Enrollment/Early College teams to align youth programming with career pathway goals and postsecondary transitions.
Collaborate with employers to develop structured internships and apprenticeships in high‑need sectors such as advanced manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and biotechnology.
Work with Marketing and Communications to promote youth and apprenticeship programming to employers, educators, students, and families.
Provide outreach and engagement sessions for K–12 administrators, counselors, and teachers to increase awareness of career‑connected learning opportunities.
Assist students, counselors, and teachers with processes related to applying for and participating in job shadowing, internship, or apprenticeship programs.
Collaborate with state agencies (MDHE & Workforce Development, MECSE, Missouri Department of Labor) to ensure compliance and expand apprenticeship opportunities, specifically ensuring industry‑recognized credentials and apprenticeships are official market‑value assets.
Coordinate with the College’s Grants and Foundation offices; identify and develop funding opportunities to advance youth and apprenticeship programming.
Perform supervisory functions: train, instruct, and assign work to WLC personnel; manage WLC budget and associated budgets; make recommendations regarding transfers, promotions, wage increases, and terminations; enforce College policies, safety rules, and regulations; evaluate performance.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing or managing employer or K–12 partnerships.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, business, or related field strongly preferred.
Experience in higher education, workforce development, or the public sector preferred.
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