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The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) MTI Division seeks an energetic individual to serve as a Pre-Apprenticeship Workforce Development Specialist, reporting to the Manager of Preapprenticeship. The Pre-Apprenticeship Workforce Development Specialist supports the delivery, growth, and continuous improvement of MTI’s pre-apprenticeship programs for advanced manufacturing in the Mohawk Valley region and is based in MTI’s Division Mohawk Valley office, located in Clinton, NY.

This position plays a key role in preparing participants for careers in manufacturing while helping employers build a skilled talent pipeline. This position supports pathways into Registered Apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities by balancing participant support, partner coordination, employer outreach, program execution, and grant-related requirements. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-oriented, comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

The ideal candidate possesses strong working relationship and organizational skills along with an interest in recruiting and business outreach. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Recruit, screen, interview, and support participants for pre-apprenticeship programs.  

• Coordinate with education partners, workforce development partners, community organizations, and employers to support successful program delivery.  

• Provide career preparation support, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and job search assistance.  

• Support participant retention and completion by identifying barriers, connecting participants to resources, and maintaining regular communication throughout the program.  

• Assist with participant placement into employment, Registered Apprenticeship pathways, or other appropriate next-step opportunities.  

• Serve as a liaison between participants, businesses, educators, and community partners to ensure clear communication and alignment of expectations.  

• Support special projects, pilot programs, new regional initiatives, and program expansion efforts as assigned.  

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, educators, workforce partners, and community organizations to promote MTI’s pre-apprenticeship programs and broader workforce development initiatives.  

• Conduct outreach to employers to identify hiring needs, skill gaps, and opportunities for participant placement.  

• Collaborate with employers to support presentations, facility tours, interviews, hiring events, and other engagement opportunities.  

• Represent MTI at job fairs, community events, partner meetings, advisory committees, graduations, and other program-related events.  

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant activity, employer engagement, partner communication, program outcomes, and required grant data.  

• Enter and update information in CRM systems, learning management systems, spreadsheets, and other program tracking tools.  

• Work collaboratively with the pre-apprenticeship team and other MTI departments.  

• Contribute to a positive, solutions-oriented team culture focused on accountability, service, participant success, and continuous improvement.  

• Prepare or contribute to program updates, participant communications, reports, articles, success stories, and partner-facing documents.  

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

USD $62,500.00/Yr.
USD $62,500.00/Yr.

 Required Skills/Abilities 

• Goal-oriented with a proven solution-focused,  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for networking, outreach, public speaking, and facilitation of the program success. 

• Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail,  

• Able to professionally promote program benefits to employers, participants, and partners. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines effectively. 

Required Education and Experience: