Who We Want:

The Learning and Development Specialist is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of Challenge’s Apprenticeship programs throughout the organization. Oversees third party partnerships for both Department of Labor registered and non-registered organizational development programs. Leads all Training and Development grant/funding processes for every facility. Acts as project manager for the Corporate Training and Develop Team.

What You’ll Do:

• Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of Challenge’s registered and non-registered apprenticeship programs
• Manages partnerships with existing and new third-party vendors that provide learning content/team member development initiatives
• Develops, recommends, and implements apprenticeship personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains metrics/necessary data for apprenticeship tracking
• Acts as project manager for the corporate Training and Development team
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local grant/funding requirements
• Utilize Learning Management System to streamline programs and processes
• Assists Learning and Development Team with incidental projects as necessary

When and Where:

This will be a 830AM-5PM M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or related field
• 5 years of Training and Development experience
• 3 years of Project management experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning platforms excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with State and Federal government agencies regarding grant/funding opportunities
• Understands the “big picture” impact of decisions – how the key drivers of the business impact the company’s financial statements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settings.  Consultation
• Use an objective and balanced approached toward analysis and decision making
• Experience with creating, implementing, managing, and evaluation Department of Labor, and state/school sponsored apprenticeship programs
• Possess strategic awareness and the ability to lead a team to meet strategic goals
• Able to inspire, influence and develop other people
• Demonstrates the highest levels of ethics and credibility
• Has high standards of performance for self
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships