Manager - Registered Apprenticeship Program (PT EX REM)

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!