Apprenticeship Training Coordinator

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COORDINATOR — Help shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople Walker White Mechanical, Inc. — Columbia, SC 29203 Full Time | Trades Education & Workforce Development TURN YOUR TEACHING SKILLS INTO CAREER-CHANGING IMPACT Are you a teacher, trainer, or instructional coordinator looking to leave the classroom without leaving your calling? Walker White Mechanical is looking for a passionate educator to lead our apprenticeship program — giving young people and career-changers a real, paid pathway into the skilled trades. This isn't paperwork and processing. This is mentorship, coordination, and relationship-building that changes the trajectory of someone's life. Our training curriculum is already established across plumbing, sheet metal, pipefitting, welding, and HVAC — your job is to bring it to life: guiding apprentices through it, keeping them engaged, and being the reason they stick with it all the way to certification. If you love watching a student "get it," if you thrive building relationships across schools and community partners, and if you want a full-time role where your work visibly changes lives — we want to talk to you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead and manage day-to-day operations across our plumbing, sheet metal, pipefitting/welding, and HVAC apprenticeship tracks Serve as the face of our program to School Districts, Technical Colleges, and Labor, State, Federal, and Veteran program partners Recruit and mentor new apprentices — build the relationships that get people excited about a trades career Coach and support apprentices through their established training program, tracking progress and celebrating milestones Partner with instructors and employers to keep training running smoothly and apprentices on track Identify opportunities to improve program efficiency and apprentice outcomes Maintain apprentice records and monitor program success Represent Walker White Mechanical at community, school, and industry events WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A genuine passion for teaching, coaching, or developing people — former teachers and trainers are strongly encouraged to apply Construction or mechanical trades background is a huge plus — you'll speak the apprentices' language and earn credibility fast A love for working with young people and career-changers from all backgrounds Comfort presenting and speaking in front of groups — classrooms, employers, and community partners alike Strong written and verbal communication skills Patience, tact, and cultural competency working with diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ability backgrounds Sharp organizational and problem-solving skills — you can juggle multiple tracks and deadlines without dropping the ball Comfort with standard computer systems and office software Ability to work independently and take ownership of a program Background in education, program administration, workforce development, or related field preferred Valid driver's license and clean criminal record required WHY WALKER WHITE MECHANICAL We're a mechanical contracting company in Columbia, SC, on a mission to build the next generation of skilled trades professionals. We partner with local schools, colleges, and workforce agencies to open doors that might otherwise stay closed — and we're looking for someone who wants to be at the center of that mission, full-time, with real growth potential. Walker White is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr