Adult Education Career Transition and Workforce Readiness Coordinator

Position Type:

Adult Education

Date Posted:

7/29/2025

Location:

Keefe Center

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

Until FilledPLEASE POST

Hamden Public Schools

Hamden, CT 06517

July 30, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION OPEN

ADULT EDUCATION CAREER TRANSITION AND WORKFORCE READINESS COORDINATOR

Qualifications:

BS degree in social work, counseling or related area

Demonstrated knowledge of post-secondary education, workforce development systems, career training opportunities, and local labor market trends

Familiarity with digital tools such as Northstar, My Next Move, and CTHires

Ability to counsel students to assist them achieve their academic and/or post-secondary goals

Currently has or will develop connections with area businesses and community resources

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience working in a culturally diverse adult education program is preferred

Bi-lingual applicant preferred, but not required

Knowledge of the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education preferred

Participate in activities that will support professional growth of knowledge and skills

Ability to utilize technology to interact with adult learners

Proficiency in Operating Systems, Presentation Software, Spreadsheets, LACES, Canva, GPT Chat, and career development tools

Experience in career coaching, workforce development, or adult education

Knowledge of the sixteen career pathways (National Career Cluster Framework)

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain working relationships with employers to secure employment opportunities

Assist students in job searching and placement

Assist students in the use of resources and technology for job and post-secondary education searches

Assist students in setting career goals and developing individualized career plans

Establish and maintain working relationships with area colleges, universities and training institutions, and training programs

Provide comprehensive counseling services to a diverse body of adult learners to support postsecondary college and career success

Assist with college applications, scholarships, job searches, and prepare candidates for interviews and entry into the workforce

Guide career pathways, certifications, and higher education opportunities

Deliver soft skills and confidence-building training, helping learners develop workplace professionalism, communication, and problem-solving skills

Facilitate two-way communication between students and partners, including One Stop centers, local employers, local community colleges, training programs, community agencies, and Chamber of Commerce to expand opportunities for adult learners

Conduct assessments to identify students' career interests, skills, and barriers to employment such as O*NET, financial needs, MyPlan.com, Holland Hexagon, or Myers-Briggs

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local businesses, training providers, community agencies, and the Chamber of Commerce to expand opportunities for adult learners

Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and informational interviews related to career exploration

Maintain positive working relationships with town agencies to ensure ongoing collaboration and access to municipal resources

Identify and refer students to wraparound services such as housing, transportation, childcare, and mental health support to remove barriers to success

Assist learners with job readiness, including resume writing, job searching, interview prep, and the use of tools like Canva and ChatGPT for document formatting

Plan, promote, and execute career events such as job fairs, career panels, and info sessions

Guide students to relevant training and certification programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials and long-term employment

Maintain and disseminate information on job openings, recruitment events, and workforce opportunities from the CT Department of Labor, Career Resources, Inc., and local employers

This position is located at the Hamden Adult Education Learning Lab in the Keefe Community Center.

This is a part time non-union position -A flexible schedule may include some evening hours- up to 15 hours/week.

Fingerprinting required upon employment.

Open until filled.

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