Apprenticeship Program Manager (Remote)

About

WhatJobs Direct is launching an innovative, fully remote Apprenticeship Program and we are seeking a passionate and organized Apprenticeship Program Manager to lead its development and execution. This role is critical in building a robust pipeline of talent for various technical and vocational fields. As the Program Manager, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of the apprenticeship lifecycle, from curriculum development and partner recruitment to trainee onboarding and ongoing support. You will collaborate closely with industry experts and educational institutions to design relevant training modules, ensuring they align with current market demands and technological advancements. Sourcing and vetting potential host companies across diverse sectors will be a key responsibility, fostering strong relationships to secure meaningful apprenticeship opportunities. You will also play a vital role in identifying and recruiting promising candidates, guiding them through the application and selection process. Developing and implementing comprehensive onboarding programs for both apprentices and host organizations is essential. Ongoing program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) will be necessary to ensure program effectiveness and continuous improvement. This is a remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within Nigeria, but with a focus on supporting apprentices and partners connected to the Sokoto, Sokoto, NG region initially.

If you are driven by a mission to empower individuals through skill development and eager to build impactful training programs in a flexible, remote setting, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end management of the apprenticeship lifecycle, from curriculum development and partner recruitment to trainee onboarding and ongoing support.
• Collaborate closely with industry experts and educational institutions to design relevant training modules, ensuring they align with current market demands and technological advancements.
• Source and vet potential host companies across diverse sectors, fostering strong relationships to secure meaningful apprenticeship opportunities.
• Identify and recruit promising candidates, guiding them through the application and selection process.
• Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding programs for both apprentices and host organizations.
• Ongoing program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Manage virtual communications, facilitate online learning experiences, and leverage digital tools for program administration.

Requirements

• Passionate and organized Apprenticeship Program Manager.
• Must be adept at managing virtual communications, facilitating online learning experiences, and leveraging digital tools for program administration.
• A strong understanding of vocational training, adult education principles, and workforce development is highly desirable.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills are paramount for success in this role.
• Ability to work remotely from anywhere within Nigeria, with a focus on supporting apprentices and partners connected to the Sokoto, Sokoto, NG region initially.