Workforce Development & Education Advisor (Volunteer)

GUIDESHIP
Job Title: Workforce Development & Education Advisor (Volunteer)
Location: Remote (This position is on an as-needed basis, 4-8 hours per month)
Compensation: This is a volunteer advisory position.
Application Deadline:  November 30, 2026

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About Guideship
Guideship is a nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to creating career pathways for underserved communities through mentorship, internships, apprenticeships, workforce readiness training, and cybersecurity education.
Over the past three years, our affiliated workforce development initiatives have invested more than $700,000 to develop and mature a nationally recognized Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program. The program has become one of Maryland's leading cybersecurity apprenticeship models, serving individuals from underserved communities and helping graduates launch careers in technology and cybersecurity.
We are now seeking experienced volunteer Board Members who can help Guideship scale its impact through fundraising, strategic partnerships, donor engagement, and nonprofit growth.

Description
The Workforce Development & Education Advisor provides strategic guidance regarding educational programming, workforce readiness, apprenticeships, certifications, and participant outcomes. The Advisor helps ensure that Guideship programs remain effective, relevant, and aligned with workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on educational and workforce development strategies.
• Support curriculum and program quality.
• Assist with apprenticeship and workforce partnerships.
• Review participant outcomes and performance metrics.
• Support grant development and educational partnerships.
• Help identify opportunities for program expansion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college leader, educator, workforce development executive, apprenticeship specialist, or training professional.
• Experience with workforce development programs.
• Understanding of educational pathways and adult learning.
• Commitment to economic mobility and educational opportunity.

Time Commitment
4–8 hours per month.

Compensation
Volunteer Advisory Position.

Impact
The Workforce Development & Education Advisor helps Guideship create meaningful pathways from education to employment and career advancement.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at