Workforce Career and Education Outreach Specialist at Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas

Waco, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Career Guidance, Career Preparation, Workforce Information, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Planning, Organization, Social Service Programs, Collaboration, Presentation Skills, Networking, Internship Creation, Job Shadowing, Industry Tours, Apprenticeship Opportunities, Technical Education

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description As a Workforce Career and Education Outreach Specialist you will: Provide career guidance, career preparation, and workforce information to middle and high school students in the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board Area. Establish relationships with local and rural school districts and provide information on opportunities and training requirements in high-growth and high-demand occupations to middle and high school students using TWC resources and other existing tools Provide classroom presentations, virtually or on-site, to engage and train students and district staff on using career tools and resources to navigate the labor market and career information Organize and collaborate on workshops and career fairs for school and community partners using resources such as the LMCI website and materials Coordinate with local and state workforce services, employers, and educational institutions, to build pathways into pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs, technical and/or community colleges, internships, and employment through TWC tools, job fairs, and site visits Establish connections with local and rural employers to assist internship creation for CISHOT Work Experience programming Assist in the creation of job-shadowing opportunities, industry tours, and other internship/apprenticeship opportunities Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field One year of qualifying experience may be substituted for each year Experience in workforce development or Career and Technical Education (CTE), preferably in gathering and reporting outcomes. ISD experience as a teacher or counselor working with middle or high school populations. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills The ability to function in a diverse job environment The ability to plan, organize, and implement social service programs Must be able to transport oneself to and from work site and for other identified work requirements Lift 10lbs, use a personal computer, work outside of standard working hours as needed, and provide proof of current liability insurance coverage Preferred: Master’s degree

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Responsibilities

The Workforce Career and Education Outreach Specialist provides career guidance and workforce information to students. They establish relationships with school districts and coordinate workshops and career fairs.