Coordinator, Pre-Apprenticeship and Summer Bridge Programs

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Coordinator, Pre-Apprenticeship and Summer Bridge Programs

Posting Number 2950

Job Schedule Full Time

Job Shift Varied

OCR Code / Classification 3 - Professional

Min Salary

Max Salary

Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary The Coordinator of Pre-Apprenticeship and Summer Bridge Programs serves as the primary coordinator and project manager for Forsyth Tech’s Summer Bridge initiative. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and expanding Summer Bridge programming designed to connect high school students and other learners to career pathways, pre-apprenticeship opportunities, workforce training, and postsecondary education.

The Coordinator works collaboratively across the college and community to recruit participants, develop innovative career-connected learning experiences, support student success, and strengthen talent pipelines aligned with regional workforce needs. The position plays a critical role in expanding Summer Bridge, career exploration, and pre-apprenticeship programming into additional industry sectors.

The Coordinator will lead comprehensive student and family engagement efforts, including student orientations, parent orientations, information sessions, and ongoing communications designed to increase awareness of career pathways, workforce opportunities, and summer educational options available through Forsyth Tech. The Coordinator will serve as a key liaison to families, helping students and parents understand the transition from high school to postsecondary education, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and workforce training opportunities.

This role is housed within the Future Ready Workforce Strategy team and serves as a central connector among academic departments, local school systems, employers, workforce partners, and student support services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economic Development, Human Services, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• Two years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, education, recruiting, student services, or related field.
• Experience working with K-12, higher education, workforce development, or community partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with career-connected learning, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, workforce development, or experiential learning programs.
• Experience coordinating youth programs or summer initiatives.
• Familiarity with community college systems and workforce funding programs.
• Experience using student information systems, CRM platforms, and data reporting tools.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Management & Coordination

• Coordinate all aspects of Summer Bridge planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop annual program timelines, budgets, participant targets, and operational plans.
• Manage available funding and funding processes, including student stipends when available
• Coordinate student registration, enrollment, onboarding, attendance tracking, and program completion processes.
• Manage program logistics including facilities and student communications.
• Monitor program outcomes and recommend improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and program updates for college leadership and external stakeholders.

Curriculum Design & Development

• Collaborate with Curriculum Leadership and academic departments to design engaging Summer Bridge pathways aligned with workforce needs.
• Work closely with the Director of Human Resources Development (HRD) to develop, update, and expand career exploration and pre-apprenticeship curriculum.
• Coordinate the integration of employability skills, workplace readiness, digital literacy, career awareness, and industry-recognized credentials where appropriate.
• Assist in developing stackable learning experiences that create clear pathways into certificates, degrees, apprenticeships, and employment.

Recruitment & Outreach

• Partner with local school systems, Career Development Coordinators, counselors, principals, and workforce agencies to recruit students.
• Develop and deliver parent and family orientation sessions prior to the start of each Summer Bridge cohort.
• Coordinate parent information nights and career pathway awareness events throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the Forsyth Tech Recruitment Team to implement multi-channel outreach strategies.
• Conduct information sessions, presentations, orientation events, and community outreach activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with K-12 partners throughout Forsyth and Stokes counties.
• Support recruitment efforts that connect students with workforce training opportunities aligned with regional workforce needs.

Marketing & Communications

• Work closely with Marketing & Communications to develop annual recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate creationthe creation of marketing materials, digital content, social media messaging, and promotional resources.
• Ensure consistent communication with students, families, school partners, employers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain program webpages and informational materials.

Career Exploration & Pre-Apprenticeship Expansion

• Lead efforts to expand Summer Bridge and pre-apprenticeship models into new sectors and career pathways.
• Research emerging workforce trends and identify opportunities for program growth.
• Develop career exploration experiences that expose students to high-demand careers through hands-on learning and employer engagement.
• Support implementation of industry-specific academies, camps, bridge programs, and workforce pathway initiatives.

Student Success & Support

• Monitor student participation, retention, completion, and transition outcomes.
• Connect students with advising financial aid, support services, apprenticeships, and enrollment pathways.
• Foster a welcoming, and student-centered program environment.
• Track student progress from Summer Bridge participation to continued enrollment, credential attainment, or workforce participation.

Collaboration and Key Relationships

This position works closely with:

• Director of Human Resources Development (HRD)
• Curriculum Leadership and Academic Deans
• Future Ready Workforce Strategy Team
• Experiential Learning and Apprenticeship Staff
• Career Services
• Recruitment and Enrollment Management
• Marketing and Communications
• Forsyth and Stokes County school systems
• Career Development Coordinators
• Employers and industry partners
• Workforce Development Boards and community organizations

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The employee may remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of their shift.
• The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/28/2026

Close Date 11/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants If you require assistance, please call HR at 336-734-7302. AA/EOE.