Business Consultant

R3583Employment TypePart timeWorksite FlexibilityRemoteJob SummaryWe are looking for a motivated Business Consultant ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience in workforce development or business administration, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Business Consultant to be responsible for creating robust pre-apprenticeship pathways, establishing and nurturing relationships with career and technical education (CTE) programs, and designing a comprehensive toolkit to support work-based learning and pre-apprenticeship efforts. This position will be part-time contract and remote.What You’ll Do

Design and implement innovative pre-apprenticeship programs that align with industry needs and workforce trends

Develop program curricula, training materials, and assessment tools

Coordinate with industry stakeholders to ensure program relevance and effectiveness

Build and maintain relationships with existing CTE programs, schools, and training centers

Conduct outreach to identify potential partners and expand the network of CTE programs

Collaborate with educational institutions to align pre-apprenticeship programs with existing curricula and pathways

Create a comprehensive toolkit that includes best practices, guidelines, and resources for implementing and managing pre-apprenticeship and work-based learning programs

Develop templates, training materials, and instructional resources to support program implementation

Regularly update and refine the toolkit based on feedback and industry developments

Oversee the implementation and administration of pre-apprenticeship programs, ensuring they meet quality standards and objectives

Track program progress, measure outcomes, and report on key performance indicators

Provide training and support to program staff, educators, and partners

Analyze program data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders, including funders, partners, and internal teams

Use data to inform strategic decisions and program enhancements

Engage with employers, industry associations, and community organizations to support program development and success

Facilitate workshops, meetings, and forums to foster collaboration and share best practices

What You'll NeedRequired:

Bachelor’s degree in education, workforce development, business administration, or a related field, master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce development, program management, or a related field

Strong understanding of pre-apprenticeship and work-based learning models

Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with educational institutions, industry, and community organizations

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create engaging reports and presentations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications

Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, and site visits

Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable Accommodation StatementIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy StatementIt is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.