EDSI Solutions
Business Services Coordinator
Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Business Services Coordinator position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. Build and maintain successful business relationships with Lehigh Valley employers that result in meeting local workforce needs through Work-Based Learning and unsubsidized employment opportunities for program job seekers. Coordinate business outreach, providing support and supervision of Lehigh Valley's Employer Services Team. Collaborate with the Lehigh Valley Workforce Board (WBLV) and program leadership to effectively strategize the development of registered Pre-apprenticeship/Apprenticeship programs, On the Job Trainings and Work-Based Learning experiences that align with high-priority industries, skill gaps in the labor market, and available funding. Responsibilities
Perform outreach to engage local employers in PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley complement of business services Provide functional supervision and coordination of the Employer Services Team and Work-Based Training Developers to grow business relationships that result in optimal job matching and placement services. Coordinate, track and report out on initial and follow-up employer visits to develop, maintain and grow ongoing employer relationships Orient local employers to PA CareerLink services, financial resources, and available work-based training programs to include pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships, on the job training, subsidized employment, incumbent worker training and paid work based learning experiences Schedule and facilitate Employer Services hiring events, focused recruitments for employers and sector job fairs Conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings with employers, unions, community colleges, career and technical schools, intermediate units, community/faith-based organizations, workforce boards and affiliated partners to facilitate registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship plans Coordinate all documentation needed on local and state levels to register, sustain, and meet compliance standards for registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships Coordinate follow-up meetings and progress on action items needed to submit a program for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship registration approval Work closely with ATO, DOL, and other apprenticeship coordinating organizations and entities within Lehigh Valley to reduce duplication and maximize efforts to outcomes Create and establish reporting on registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship progress; share outcomes with stakeholders about the progress of each pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program Complete the Registered Apprenticeship Navigator program (2,000 hours of On-The-Job Training and 144 hours of Related Technical Instruction) if not already a registered Navigator. Maintain monthly On-the-Job Training (OJT), Subsidized Employment, Incumbent Worker Training (IWT), and Apprenticeship invoices and annotate expenses in the appropriate program checkbook Coordinate team efforts with PA CareerLink WIOA Adult, DW, WIOA Youth, TANF, LEAP, and all programs to promote work based learning opportunities, matching jobseekers to training partners and participating employers. Maintain a working knowledge of regional High Priority Occupations and Labor Market Information to assist with work based learning plans as outlined in the WBLV regional and local strategic plans Communicate with WBLV on ITA and OJT funding solutions for apprenticeship models for local employer solutions Act as an intermediary to provide technical assistance and recommend policy changes to all stakeholders as needed Other opportunities as available Qualifications
Possess a combined 3-5 years' experience of employer services, workforce development, project management, and Pennsylvania apprenticeship standards Knowledge of apprenticeship registration paperwork, RAPIDS, and apprenticeship approval council preferred Bachelor's degree in related field or adequate work experience required Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Must possess a high level of project management skills with the proven ability balance multiple priorities simultaneously Should be able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude Must be comfortable with presenting information to large audiences in professional/clear manner Must be available for travel across Lehigh Valley to attend in-person meetings with stakeholders when necessary Must have access to reliable transportation Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: show up, smile and support!
Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Business Services Coordinator position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. Build and maintain successful business relationships with Lehigh Valley employers that result in meeting local workforce needs through Work-Based Learning and unsubsidized employment opportunities for program job seekers. Coordinate business outreach, providing support and supervision of Lehigh Valley's Employer Services Team. Collaborate with the Lehigh Valley Workforce Board (WBLV) and program leadership to effectively strategize the development of registered Pre-apprenticeship/Apprenticeship programs, On the Job Trainings and Work-Based Learning experiences that align with high-priority industries, skill gaps in the labor market, and available funding. Responsibilities
Perform outreach to engage local employers in PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley complement of business services Provide functional supervision and coordination of the Employer Services Team and Work-Based Training Developers to grow business relationships that result in optimal job matching and placement services. Coordinate, track and report out on initial and follow-up employer visits to develop, maintain and grow ongoing employer relationships Orient local employers to PA CareerLink services, financial resources, and available work-based training programs to include pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships, on the job training, subsidized employment, incumbent worker training and paid work based learning experiences Schedule and facilitate Employer Services hiring events, focused recruitments for employers and sector job fairs Conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings with employers, unions, community colleges, career and technical schools, intermediate units, community/faith-based organizations, workforce boards and affiliated partners to facilitate registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship plans Coordinate all documentation needed on local and state levels to register, sustain, and meet compliance standards for registered pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships Coordinate follow-up meetings and progress on action items needed to submit a program for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship registration approval Work closely with ATO, DOL, and other apprenticeship coordinating organizations and entities within Lehigh Valley to reduce duplication and maximize efforts to outcomes Create and establish reporting on registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship progress; share outcomes with stakeholders about the progress of each pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program Complete the Registered Apprenticeship Navigator program (2,000 hours of On-The-Job Training and 144 hours of Related Technical Instruction) if not already a registered Navigator. Maintain monthly On-the-Job Training (OJT), Subsidized Employment, Incumbent Worker Training (IWT), and Apprenticeship invoices and annotate expenses in the appropriate program checkbook Coordinate team efforts with PA CareerLink WIOA Adult, DW, WIOA Youth, TANF, LEAP, and all programs to promote work based learning opportunities, matching jobseekers to training partners and participating employers. Maintain a working knowledge of regional High Priority Occupations and Labor Market Information to assist with work based learning plans as outlined in the WBLV regional and local strategic plans Communicate with WBLV on ITA and OJT funding solutions for apprenticeship models for local employer solutions Act as an intermediary to provide technical assistance and recommend policy changes to all stakeholders as needed Other opportunities as available Qualifications
Possess a combined 3-5 years' experience of employer services, workforce development, project management, and Pennsylvania apprenticeship standards Knowledge of apprenticeship registration paperwork, RAPIDS, and apprenticeship approval council preferred Bachelor's degree in related field or adequate work experience required Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Must possess a high level of project management skills with the proven ability balance multiple priorities simultaneously Should be able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude Must be comfortable with presenting information to large audiences in professional/clear manner Must be available for travel across Lehigh Valley to attend in-person meetings with stakeholders when necessary Must have access to reliable transportation Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: show up, smile and support!