Industry Partnerships Associate

Foundation for California Community Colleges

Industry Partnerships Associate supporting workforce development in California community colleges. Engaging employers and developing apprenticeship programs to enhance economic mobility pathways in California.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads targeted outreach and engagement with Inland Empire employers across advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and clean economy sectors to build and expand registered apprenticeship partnerships.
Supports the development and implementation of registered apprenticeship programs by assisting employers and partners with program design, onboarding processes, registration requirements, and alignment to California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) frameworks.
Develops and disseminates outreach materials, presentations, and informational resources to increase employer awareness and participation in apprenticeship opportunities.
Provides technical assistance and consultative support to employers, educational institutions, workforce boards, and community-based organizations to increase understanding and adoption of apprenticeship models and work-based learning strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 years of experience preferred in workforce development, employer engagement, education partnerships, nonprofit programs, or related field preferred
Knowledge of workforce development systems, including registered apprenticeship models and basic understanding of DAS/DOL apprenticeship processes (or ability to quickly learn)
Familiarity with employer engagement, outreach strategies, or partnership development within education or workforce development settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program
Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

registered apprenticeship programsprogram designonboarding processesregistration requirementsapprenticeship modelswork-based learning strategies

Soft Skills

outreachengagementconsultative supportcommunication

Certifications

Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degree