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

Maine Maritime Academy • Castine, ME • 2d ago

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1297593

Director of Industrial Training & Apprenticeships

Advanced BIW Shipbuilding & Marine Operations Program

POSITION OVERVIEW

This document describes the duties and expectations of the Director of Industrial Training &

Apprenticeships for the Advanced BIW Shipbuilding and Marine Operations Program. These may

change with each academic year, through discussions between you and your supervisor(s). You

will be reviewed and evaluated based on how well you perform these duties.

This position is located at Maine Maritime Academys (MMA) Maritime Industrial Workforce

Development Training Center in Brunswick Maine. The anticipated start date is May 9, 2025,

although there is some flexibility to schedule an earlier or later date. The Director reports to the

Dean of Continuing Education and Online Programs.

The Director will lead the development, execution, and expansion of MMAs Advanced BIW

Shipbuilding and Marine Operations Program, a maritime-focused regional industrial trades

training facility supporting the maritime industrial based workforce and hundreds of

manufacturers nationally.

The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of workforce development associated

with industries associated with shipbuilding and marine operations. A background writing

and managing grants related to these activities is essential for this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES

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.

The role requires close collaboration with industry partners to develop talent pipelines, manage

curriculum and instruction, and place graduates into skilled trade careers.

OTHER ASPECTS OF PERFORMANCE:

Facility Development & Operations (Brunswick location)

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.

Leadership of Industrial Training & Apprenticeships (Brunswick and Castine locations)

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.

Talent Pipeline Development & Industry Partnerships (Brunswick and Castine locations)

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.

Student Recruitment, Placement & Career Advancement (State-wide or regionally)

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.

Financial & Grant Management (Working remotely)

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