Career Pathways & CTE Success Advisor
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About SkilledUS:
Skilled US is a community-rooted, entrepreneurial nonprofit that transforms lives by connecting education to family-sustaining careers. From our brick-and-mortar adult education campus on the east side of Indianapolis, we deliver rigorous instruction, industry-aligned training, and holistic wraparound support so learners can start, restart, or advance meaningful careers. We are boldly student-first and relentlessly responsive to labor-market demand, guided every day by our values: Students First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude. We move with urgency, partner deeply with employers and schools, and measure success by our learners’ long-term outcomes.
Position Summary:
The Career Pathways & CTE Success Advisor helps high school students explore careers, choose the right CTE pathway, and successfully transition to postsecondary education, training, and employment. The advisor delivers 1:1 coaching, coordinates work-based learning and field experiences, and co-builds partnerships with employers, unions, colleges, and training providers so every student has a clear, supported plan.
Key Responsibilities
Student Coaching & Career Readiness
- Provide 1:1 coaching to identify interests, strengths, and goals; create individualized career/education plans by using assessment tools.
- Teach resume, interview, AI resourcefulness, and professional communication skills; motivate students to stay engaged.
- Troubleshoot barriers (academics, finances, transportation, exposure) and connect to supports.
Graduation Pathways & Postsecondary Planning
- Guide students into CTE programs, dual credit, apprenticeships, and technical training aligned to goals.
- Partner with high school counselors/ CTE instructors to track progress toward industry certifications.
- Support admissions, FAFSA, scholarships, and entrance prep for colleges/training providers.
Experiential Learning & WBL
- Plan and lead field trips to colleges, training centers, and worksites; supervise and debrief.
- Coordinate employer site visits, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and capstones.
Industry & Community Partnerships
- Develop relationships with employers, trade unions, colleges, and workforce agencies.
- Serve as liaison to align curriculum with labor-market needs and to secure placements.
Program Operations, Transportation & Data
- Schedule/coordinate off-campus CTE classes and transportation; ensure on-time departures/returns, notify drivers of absences/changes, and arrange late pickups from JRP as needed.
- Maintain accurate records (coaching sessions, WBL, certifications, placements).
- Monitor labor-market trends and recommend program improvements based on outcomes and employer feedback.
- Bachelor’s in education, counseling, workforce development, business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 2-4 Years of experience in high school career advising/ counseling, workforce development, or admissions strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of CTE pathways, industry certifications, and work-based learning.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and student-support skills.
- Proficient with student information systems (Power School), career-readiness platforms, CRM (Salesforce), Canva, and presentation tools.
Work Environment
- In person, School-based with frequent student/educator/employer interaction.
- Regular local travel for field trips, college/employer visits, and career events; occasional evenings/weekends.
Organization Overview:
Skilled US is a free workforce development program that supports adults striving to learn and earn more. We believe that every student is unique, and our approach begins with understanding each student’s motivations. Join us at Skilled US and become part of a community that celebrates your success every step of the way. We are more than a training provider; we are a family committed to your growth and success.
Compensation and benefits:
- A base hourly rate that is competitively aligned to the market.
- Monthly professional development opportunities
PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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