At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage engaging work-based learning activities for students in Philadelphia.
- Company: City of Philadelphia, committed to creating economic opportunities for residents.
- Benefits: Good pay, health care, retirement benefits, and career development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on workforce development and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by connecting students with fulfilling career pathways.
- Qualifications: Experience in program management and curriculum development.
The predicted salary is between 35591 - 43500 £ per year.
The City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME & WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME prepares Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers’ human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.
Position Summary
The Program & Work-Based Learning (WBL) Manager supports the Director of CCME Program Development by designing, implementing, and managing high-quality work-based learning activities across CCME’s upskilling and training programs. The role is responsible for creating, implementing and managing work-based learning activities as part of CCME’s structured educational experiences, blending classroom learning with real-world work environments to develop students’ career skills and knowledge.
The Manager will collaborate with City department subject matter experts and leadership, staff, educators, and students to design engaging, practical activities, such as internships, apprenticeships, capstone projects, and other practical on-the-job type of activities (tours, mock interviews, case studies, etc.) ensuring clear learning objectives, effective preparation, and opportunities for direct alignment with career paths.
The individual works with other external partners and contracted providers in the creation of effective work-based learning activities and enriching programs that support students’ ability to obtain employment through real world application of their training. This role is a collaborative leader with a passion for designing, implementing and managing WBL programs, including apprenticeships, internships, and other embedded work-based learning activities. This individual will play a critical role in increasing the number of students and workers placed in these programs to meet the workforce needs of Philadelphia’s businesses and communities. The individual will also have experience shaping curriculum and program content to achieve desired outcomes in support of the Director of Program Development.
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