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(GCA) Work Based Learning & Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

Employer
K12 Inc.
Location
Atlanta, GA, United States
Salary
Competitive

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Requisition Number 19-1582
Title (GCA) Work Based Learning & Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
City Atlanta State GA

Description
[GCA] Work Based Learning & Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

A passionate Work Based Learning & Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator is needed at the K12 partner school, Georgia Cyber Academy. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of GCA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The WBL Coordinator should use the individual graduation plan to ensure that the WBL placement credits are counted in the chosen career concentration applied to the student's graduation requirements. WBL Coordinators should work collaboratively with the school counselor and other staff at the school to establish the student's IGP and should include a written copy of the plan in the student's file. Each individual WBL student file should contain, as a minimum, application documents, the training agreement, the training plan, and the Individual Graduation Plan. The IGP for YAP students must also include the post-secondary plans for completion of the apprenticeship training.
AS a Work Based Learning & Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, YOU WILL ...
    • Manage WBL partnerships with employers
    • Manage supervision of work sites and safety standards
    • Place students in WBL sites
    • Monitor their progress, hours and learning goals
    • Promote/create career days
    • Promote WBL to parents/families/students
    • Manage data through CNET
    • Manage and promoting YAP
    • Provide students with resources to maximize WBL/YAP opportunities that lead to gainful employment
    • Increase GA Ready to Work Program participation
    • Recruit supervisors and supervise WBL sites as necessary in compliance with GA DOE guidelines
    • Promote Employability Skill Development
    • Manage the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Internship
    • Manage the Great Promise Partnership (GPP)
    • Coordinate activities of the employer, secondary school, post-secondary institution, and program planners to implement the program according to the standards and guidelines published by GADOE and Plan, coordinate, and implement connecting activities
    • Coordinate YAP efforts with administrators and guidance counselors
    • Establish school facilitators, where appropriate, to assist in coordination of YAP efforts
    • Coordinate efforts of academic and technical instructors to ensure that students in the Youth Apprenticeship Program complete the required coursework
    • Assure compliance with State Board Rule 160-4-3-.13 Youth Apprenticeship Programs
    • Access and recommend students for employer interviews (in cooperation with counselor and CTAE instructors if appropriate).
    • Evaluate business partnerships and establish job placements that serve the goals and objectives of the YAP program.
    • Record student data in C-NET according to GADOE guidelines.
    • Track apprentices during the post-secondary training component, and document completers of the program at the appropriate time.
    • Ensure completion of signed training agreements and training plans between all parties.
    • Assure that placement sites are in compliance with federal, State , and local labor laws and maintain program insurance, liability, and industry regulations and standards.
    • Ensure that Youth Apprenticeship related instruction meets requirements for high school graduation.
    • Conduct an annual assessment of the program and develop an on-going program improvement plan as required by GADOE.
    • Participate in matching apprentices with work-based mentors, and provide orientation and training for all program partners
    • Conduct public relations and program promotion activities.
    • Attend all GADOE training sessions designed for YAP Coordinators
    • Submit the YAP Annual Data Report administered by GADOE.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 2-5 Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Supervises WBL Job Site Supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Get to know GCA

  • Georgia Cyber Academy
  • Behind the scenes
  • A Day in the life
Requirements
Minimum required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3 year's experience in a relevant field
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
OTHER REQUIRED qualifications
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Ability to pass required background check
desired QUALIFICATIONS
  • GaPSC Work Based Learning or Youth Apprenticeship Program Certificate or Endorsement
  • Valid GA Teacher Certificate
  • Valid GA School Counseling Certificate
WHO ARE WE?

  • About us
  • K12 Produces Results
  • Kudos and Honors
  • thinkTANK12

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This is a home-based position

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the State where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .

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