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.

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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.

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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

Take Apprenticeship.gov intro courses and WorkforceGPS WIOA compliance modules; practice entering records in RAPIDS (or state system) using demo data.

Earn the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) or complete a recognized apprenticeship coordinator workshop from NAWDP/JFF.

Join your state apprenticeship advisory committee meetings and pilot a small employer partnership to build a standards document and RTI plan you can showcase.