Position Overview:

Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) is seeking a dynamic Business Engagement and Training Coordinator to support our Advanced Manufacturing and Polymer Excellence (APEX) program and initiatives. This position is responsible for engaging new employers and community partners, facilitating training programs, and developing hands-on training components related to basic manufacturing. The coordinator will play a critical role in enhancing talent and workforce development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focuses first on the completion of high school or its educational equivalent,
• Promotes positive relationships in both the public and private sectors, and
• It becomes a telling presence in the communities in which it resides to more ably advocate the community's mutual needs and the clients it serves.
• Focuses first on the completion of high school or its educational equivalent,
• Promotes positive relationships in both the public and private sectors, and
• It becomes a telling presence in the communities in which it resides to more ably advocate the community's mutual needs and the clients it serves.
• Develop a roster of young adults by screening and assessing program participants through motivational interviewing, orientation, and interpretation of assessment tools.
• Accomplish young adult-focused goals by assessing needs, developing youth's skill set, providing mentorship, instruction, monitoring, supporting, and tracking/documenting progress while promoting the goals of JOG and facilitating compliance with JOG's standards and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants, collectively aiding in barrier removal and goal achievement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
• Previous experience in job placement, career counseling, or youth development is preferred.
• Commitment to working Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate occasional local daytime travel and events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online database management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences.
• Passion for making a positive impact and a strong belief in the potential of young adults to succeed.