Career and Workforce Pathways Specialist (Electrical and Clean Energy)

About the role

The Career and Workforce Pathways Specialist supports students enrolled in the Journeyman Electrical (JE) Program and the upcoming Climate Critical Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program (CCEPA) at Wentworth Institute of Technology. This role plays a key role in advancing equitable access to high-quality careers in the electrical and high-performance building sectors, particularly for non-traditional learners and those facing barriers to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career coaching and goal-setting support for students in JE, CCEPA programs, and other workforce development initiatives.
• Design and deliver group workshops and training sessions on career readiness topics including resume writing, interviewing, professional communication, networking, job search strategies, workplace expectations, and apprenticeship pathways.
• Maintain regular student check-ins to support persistence, retention, and successful program completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, apprenticeship programs, unions, workforce boards, and industry partners.
• Coordinate with faculty to schedule employer site visits, guest speakers, informational interviews, and networking opportunities.
• Aid in apprenticeship and job placement coordination.
• Identify emerging workforce trends and hiring opportunities within construction trades and climate-critical industries including electrification, EV infrastructure, renewable energy, and high-performance buildings.
• Collaborate with Wentworth staff who provide external relations, such as UA, C&C, Government Relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in career coaching, workforce development, vocational advising, or student support services.
• Experience working with non-traditional learners or individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employers, faculty, and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with apprenticeship pathways, skilled trades, construction, electrical, or clean energy industries.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops, trainings, or group learning sessions for adult learners, workforce participants, or students.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts workforce systems, labor market trends, and apprenticeship programs.
• Experience using student tracking or CRM systems.

Desired Attributes

• Ability to motivate and support diverse learners.
• Strong problem-solving and case management skills.
• Commitment to applied, hands-on education and student success.