Director, Apprenticeship Expansion, NYC Apprenticeship Accelerator

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development (“NYC Talent”) works to mobilize New Yorkers and the local talent development infrastructure to achieve an inclusive economy and realize the citywide employment objectives laid out in Mayor Eric Adams’ Executive Order #22. To do this, NYC Talent partners with and mobilizes public agencies, educational institutions, non-profits, unions, communities, and industry so that:

- NYC residents succeed in fulfilling economically secure careers.
- NYC employers can thrive because they hire, train, and advance diverse talent and operate in a supportive local business environment.
- All New Yorkers benefit from shared prosperity.

To promote equity and relentlessly tackle historic employment disparities, we aggregate and align public and private resources to match talent to opportunity; disaggregate data to understand and adapt to the rapidly changing labor market; leverage technology advancements; promote targeted policies; and engage employers and job seekers.

The Problems You’ll Solve

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the NYC Apprenticeship Accelerator, the Director will engage with public and private partners to advise on the design, launch, and sustainability of apprenticeship programs across various industries and occupations. The role will provide technical assistance, policy development, and strategic planning on apprenticeship programs across the city’s key industries. These efforts will support the development of quality and access to Apprenticeship opportunities in New York City and meet the citywide goal of 30,000 new apprentices by 2030.

Primary duties include

- Design program models in partnership with employers, unions, education partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Assist with the New York State Apprenticeship registration processes and program approval where applicable.
- Provide insights on program management.
- Support strategic planning and compliance reviews.
- Respond to inquiries or initiate contact with current and potential program sponsors.
- Collaborate with Industry Partners to contact employers, employer associations, and training providers to build, maintain, or enhance new or existing apprenticeships.
- Conduct site visits to meet with employers to assist in program design and/or supporting the drafting and submission of applications for state or federal approval.
- Support curriculum design, selection of instructional methods, and advising on the scope and sequence of training sessions.
- Advise on professional mentorship, including guidance, advice, and support throughout the apprenticeship journey.
- Engage with employers to understand their workforce needs and facilitate the development of apprenticeship programs that align with industry demands.
- Champion best practices that center justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as principles and practices in apprenticeship program development, as well as in recruitment and retention goals for apprentices.
- Other duties, as assigned.

About You

- You have demonstrable results making positive impacts in workforce development, education and training, program management, or a related field. Previous apprenticeship experience is a plus.
- You have experience working with NYC government, its civil service system, recruitment methods, and/or procurement requirements.
- You have integrity, credibility, and a demonstrated commitment to NYC Talent’s mission and goals.
- You have a deep understanding of apprenticeship models, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
- You have excellent project management skills, with the ability to collaborate with a diverse team.
- You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- You have functional experience in Budgeting, Procurement, and Contract Management.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- You have developed and delivered presentations and formal reports.

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- 5+ years of experience in government administration, workforce development, economic development, education, non-profit management, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a substantive external-facing role or supervisory role; AND
- Academic training, such as a master’s degree, in a related field preferred;

OR

- 7+ years of related experience, with at least 3 years in a substantive external-facing or supervisory role with increasingly higher levels of responsibility and a bachelor’s degree.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.