Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Learning and Development

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with employers, industry associations, workforce development organizations, chambers of commerce, government agencies, and other relevant partners
• Conduct outreach and engagement to understand workforce needs, skills gaps, credential requirements, and employee development priorities
• Meet with organizational leaders, human resources professionals, workforce leaders, and other stakeholders to identify education, training, and talent development opportunities
• Represent the College at industry meetings, workforce events, professional associations, chambers of commerce, and other external forums
• Establish mechanisms for ongoing employer feedback regarding workforce trends, educational needs, and employee preparedness
• Conduct employer needs assessments and monitor regional workforce trends, occupational demand, industry changes, credential requirements, and emerging skill needs
• Gather and synthesize employer feedback to inform Academic Affairs regarding program development, curriculum enhancement, professional development, and workforce training opportunities
• Provide periodic reports and recommendations regarding emerging workforce needs and potential institutional responses
• Collaborate with academic leadership, faculty, and subject matter experts to translate workforce needs into educational solutions
• Facilitate customized workforce education and training opportunities
• Identify opportunities for credit-bearing programs, non-credit training, certificates, micro-credentials, certification preparation, continuing education, and professional development
• Develop educational pathways for incumbent workers and employer-supported education partnerships
• Explore internships, clinical experiences, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and other employer-connected learning experiences
• Support proposals and partnership agreements for employer education and training initiatives
• Increase employer awareness of the College’s academic programs and workforce education capabilities
• Serve as a point of contact for employers seeking education, training, or workforce development solutions
• Develop presentations, partnership proposals, and employer-facing informational materials
• Coordinate with Marketing, Development/Advancement, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and other College departments
• Serve as relationship manager for assigned employer and workforce partnerships
• Track partnership status, outcomes, satisfaction, and deliverables; develop strategies to sustain and expand successful partnerships
• Participate in strategic planning and institutional initiatives related to workforce development, community engagement, enrollment, and program growth
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Workforce Development – Industry Partner