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Maine Maritime Academy · 1 day ago

Director of Industrial Training & Apprenticeships Advanced BIW Shipbuilding & Marine Operations Program

Castine, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Maine Maritime Academy is seeking a Director of Industrial Training & Apprenticeships for their Advanced BIW Shipbuilding and Marine Operations Program. The Director will lead the development and execution of training programs, oversee facility operations, and establish partnerships with industry to create a skilled workforce in maritime trades.

EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, construction, and implementation of the Brunswick, Maine training center facility, including the acquisition of technical equipment, management of general contractors and tenants, and the development of state-of-the-art training infrastructure

Once fully operational, the Director will oversee all industrial training and apprenticeship programs, ensuring they align with industry demand, lead to quality employment outcomes, and support long-term workforce development in maritime, manufacturing, and defense-related trades

The Director will analyze the training program needs, manage planning, scheduling, budgeting and operational efficiency of the Advanced BIW Shipbuilding and Marine Operations Program

Lead the establishment of a regional maritime trades training facility from inception to full operation

Oversee facility construction, acquisition of technical equipment and machinery, and infrastructure development

Manage general contractors, vendors, and renters to ensure efficient operations

Ensure facility compliance with regulatory and industry standards for technical training

Develop and implement policies for facility use, maintenance, and safety

Direct the execution, evaluation, and refinement of training and apprenticeship programs

Provide guidance for curriculum development, instruction, student progress tracking, and training execution across multiple trade disciplines

Align training programs with industry needs, DoD workforce objectives, and employer demand

Scale training programs to support the evolving needs of the maritime industrial base

Maintain accreditation, certification, and compliance with relevant industry standards

Forge strong relationships with shipbuilders, defense contractors, maritime manufacturers, and government agencies to develop workforce pipelines

Partner with employers to ensure training programs produce skilled tradespeople ready for employment

Facilitate industry engagement in program design, apprenticeships, and career placement initiatives

Advocate for workforce policies and funding that support maritime trades education and workforce development

Drive recruitment initiatives targeting high school graduates, career changers, and military veterans seeking trades careers

Oversee career placement efforts, ensuring graduates secure employment in high-demand maritime and defense trades

Develop pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship models that seamlessly transition trainees into long-term careers

Qualification

Workforce developmentGrant writingCurriculum developmentFacility managementIndustry partnershipsStudent recruitmentCareer placementLeadership

Required

Understanding of workforce development associated with industries associated with shipbuilding and marine operations

Background writing and managing grants related to workforce development activities

Oversee the design, construction, and implementation of the Brunswick, Maine training center facility

Management of general contractors and tenants

Development of state-of-the-art training infrastructure

Oversee all industrial training and apprenticeship programs

Ensure training programs align with industry demand and lead to quality employment outcomes

Support long-term workforce development in maritime, manufacturing, and defense-related trades

Analyze training program needs

Manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, and operational efficiency of the Advanced BIW Shipbuilding and Marine Operations Program

Close collaboration with industry partners to develop talent pipelines

Manage curriculum and instruction

Place graduates into skilled trade careers