Apprenticeship Program Coordinator

Career Guide
Apprenticeship Program Coordinators build and run registered apprenticeship programs. They recruit employers and apprentices, align classroom training with on‑the‑job learning, manage compliance and reporting, and support mentors and apprentices to ensure progress and completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop apprenticeship standards and register programs with USDOL or state agencies
  • Recruit and onboard employers, mentors, and apprentices
  • Coordinate related technical instruction with colleges or training providers
  • Track OJT hours, RTI progress, and completions in systems (e.g., RAPIDS)
  • Ensure compliance with 29 CFR Parts 29/30, EEO, and grant requirements
  • Manage grants, budgets, and reports (e.g., WIOA, state funding)
  • Conduct site visits, orientations, and mentor/apprentice support sessions

Career Progression

Can Lead To
Apprenticeship Program Manager
Workforce Development Manager
Director of Apprenticeship/Work-Based Learning
Talent Development Manager
Transition Opportunities
Training and Development Specialist
Career Services Manager
Employer Engagement Manager
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills
Authoring apprenticeship standards and work processesRAPIDS or state apprenticeship data system proficiencyWIOA/grant reporting and complianceDesigning RTI/OJT alignment with competencies
Development SuggestionsComplete USDOL Apprenticeship.gov trainings and RAPIDS tutorials; shadow a state apprenticeship agency or experienced coordinator to draft a sample standard and run a mock registration.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range
Entry Level$45,000 - $60,000
Mid Level$60,000 - $78,000
Senior Level$78,000 - $95,000
Growth Trend
growing - federal and state funding expanding registered apprenticeships nationwide

Companies Hiring

Industry Sectors
EducationGovernment & Public AdministrationManufacturing & Construction

Recommended Next Steps

1
Take Apprenticeship.gov intro courses and WorkforceGPS WIOA compliance modules; practice entering records in RAPIDS (or state system) using demo data.
2
Earn the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) or complete a recognized apprenticeship coordinator workshop from NAWDP/JFF.
3
Join your state apprenticeship advisory committee meetings and pilot a small employer partnership to build a standards document and RTI plan you can showcase.