Craft Training Manager

Craft Training Manager

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

The Craft Training Manager oversees the design, implementation, and management of the company's craft training programs. This role ensures training programs align with organizational needs, manages training centers and staff, supports licensing and continuing education efforts, and drives outreach initiatives to promote careers in the skilled trades. The Craft Training Manager develops innovative training strategies, secures training grant funding, and ensures programs comply with industry standards and adult-learning best practices.

Essential Functions :

• Identify training needs through gap analysis, workforce assessments, and collaboration with business leaders.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate craft training curricula and learning plans that address technical, safety, and field leadership skills.
• Oversee training center operations, equipment, facilities, and instructional resources.
• Manage and mentor craft trainers and regional training staff.
• Lead tradesperson licensing support efforts, including test preparation, scheduling, and multi-state licensing assistance.
• Pursue training grant opportunities; manage applications, compliance, and reporting.
• Obtain and maintain continuing education credit (CEU) approvals for Helix University courses.
• Direct outreach programs to elementary, middle, and high schools to promote skilled trade careers.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and report on metrics, ROI, and budget performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available. Helix Electric provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Diverse employees / candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled / VEVRAA Federal Contractor.