Career Coach (Workforce Career/Educational Outreach Specialist

$41,000 - $66,000/Yr

Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board - Lufkin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Lufkin, TX

About the position

The Career Coach (Workforce Career/Educational Outreach Specialist) plays a crucial role in providing career guidance and preparation to students in grades 5-12. This position involves engaging with local educational institutions and community partners to deliver career resources, training opportunities, and support for students and their families. The role requires independent decision-making and the ability to foster relationships with various stakeholders to enhance career development and workforce readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide career guidance and workforce information regarding local in-demand industry sectors and occupations.
• Conduct orientations and ongoing training for school staff at participating schools.
• Provide information on opportunities and training requirements in-demand industry sectors/occupations using various Texas Workforce Commission resources.
• Engage and train district staff members on using career tools and resources.
• Organize training workshops on using TWC resources for employment and education.
• Expose individuals to various career pathways through presentations, job fairs, and site visits.
• Organize job exploration and career fairs; provide career support workshops for students, parents, and guardians.
• Provide classroom presentations in assigned ISDs to deliver career information and resources to students and their families.
• Serve as a primary resource for labor market information for assigned ISDs and partners.
• Coordinate with local and state workforce services, employers, and educational institutions to build pathways into pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
• Maximize availability to students through a published schedule of office hours and structured meeting times.
• Develop a multifaceted communication and support service model for connecting professional development services with students.
• Organize and collaborate on annual workshops with subject-matter experts and local business leaders to build partnerships.
• Engage assigned school districts to establish partnerships with industry and post-secondary training providers.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships with businesses and educational organizations.
• Foster collaboration between employers and ISDs to provide internship opportunities and mentorship.
• Coordinate with TWC program personnel to ensure appropriate resource coordination.
• Support activities such as state-wide initiatives and local job fairs.
• Attend monthly and annual training provided by TWC staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and customers.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human services, business, education, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university (One year of qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of college up to a maximum of two years.)
• At least two years of experience in education, youth training, or workforce development programs.
• Strongly prefer individuals with experience in workforce development or Career and Technical Education (CTE), preferably in gathering and reporting outcomes, and/or ISD experience as a teacher or counselor working with at-risk middle or high school populations.
• A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in gathering and reporting outcomes in workforce development programs.
• Familiarity with classroom management strategies and ability to develop interactive classroom presentations.