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How much do workforce education jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for workforce education in the United States is $76,417.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $92,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Workforce Education vs Vocational Instructor?

AspectWorkforce EducationVocational Instructor
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in education or related field, sometimes certifications in adult educationOften requires a high school diploma or associate degree, plus industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentAdult learning settings, community colleges, workforce development centersTrade schools, technical colleges, vocational training centers
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, community organizations, educational institutionsPrivate vocational schools, technical colleges, industry-specific training providers

Workforce Education focuses on teaching adults in various settings to improve skills for employment, often involving formal programs and certifications. Vocational Instructors typically teach hands-on technical skills in trade or technical schools. While both roles involve skills training, Workforce Education emphasizes broader adult learning and workforce development, whereas Vocational Instructors concentrate on specific trades or technical skills.

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Infographic showing various Workforce Education job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,417 per year, or $36.7 per hour.
Adult Education Career and Workforce Advisor

Adult Education Career and Workforce Advisor

Waubonsee Community College

Aurora, IL

$21 - $28/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive case management for program participants, including individualized planning, progress monitoring, and documentation.

  • Advise program participants on personal, academic, and career-related topics and assist with employment placement.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with employers, workforce partners, and community organizations to expand career opportunities and secure employment leads.

Job description

The Adult Education Career and Workforce Advisorreports to the Waubonsee Works Program Manager and serves as an integral memberof the Adult and Workforce Education division, supporting the alignment ofacademic instruction, career pathways, and workforce readiness. The Advisormaintains a caseload of participants and provides comprehensive casemanagement, including individualized planning, progress monitoring, andconnecting students to academic, career, and supportive resources. In thisrole, the Advisor collaborates closely with faculty, program staff, andinstructional teams within Adult and Workforce Education to support Bridge andICAPS programming and ensure coordinated services for WIOA-funded students. TheAdvisor also partners across the college with Career Services and academicdepartments to align student supports and create seamless pathways into creditand noncredit programs.

Externally, the Advisor builds relationships withemployers, workforce partners, and community-based organizations to expandcareer opportunities, facilitate work-based learning, and connect students towraparound services. The Advisor delivers workshops on job search strategies,resumes, interviewing, and professional branding, while using labor marketinformation to guide participants toward high-demand occupations.

This role requires a strong commitment tocollaboration, equity, and student-centered practice to ensure participantsachieve meaningful educational and career outcomes.

Responsibilities
Case management of designated caseload of Waubonsee Works program participants and maintain accurate, detailed case notes per WIOA guidelines.

Search and recruit employers and Waubonsee departments willing to provide appropriate paid work experiences for participants enrolled in the Waubonsee Works Program.

Maintain positive relationships with program participants, employers, and Waubonsee departments to resolve conflicts or issues encountered.

Assist in planning, execution, and facilitation of training workshops.

Advise program participants on personal, academic, and career-related topics and appropriately document these activities in the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS).

Assist in the placement of program participants into employment.

Compile data and complete reports as required by the college and funding sources.

Provide program participants access to computerized employment networks, career centers and/or workshops.

Develop relationships with public and private sector employers for the purpose of securing employment leads and data for program participants.

Attend workshops and meetings as directed by the Dean for Adult Education and Waubonsee Works Program Manager.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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