Manager, Youth Apprenticeships

Work Schedule: 
This is a full time position, scheduled Monday through Friday with core business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role is hybrid, with a regular need to work onsite in Madison, WI to support organizational priorities. Off hours will be required four times per year.

Be part of something remarkable

UW Health is the largest employer of youth apprentices in Wisconsin and a recognized statewide leader. We are seeking a system-level leader to expand and strengthen youth career exploration, internship, and registered apprenticeship programs.

We are seeking a Manager - Youth Apprenticeships to:

• Lead UW Health’s Youth Apprenticeship, HOPE, summer internship, and non-clinical registered apprenticeship programs. 
• Oversee staff including Career Pathways coordinators and supporting operational and educational teams. 
• Manage program operations, resources, schedules, and continuous quality improvement. 
• Partner with internal leaders and instructional staff to deliver high-quality, cost-effective education. 
• Collaborate with external partners including K–12 school districts, technical colleges, community organizations, and state workforce agencies. 
• Develop and support new programs aligned with workforce pipeline and equity goals. 
• Monitor apprentice and intern progress and ensure consistent program delivery across UW Health sites.
   

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education, science, management or healthcare. Required
• Master's Degree in related field. Preferred

 Work Experience

• 5 years leadership experience in healthcare and/or education. Required
• Experience leading workforce development, youth programming, or career pathway initiatives across multiple stakeholders. Preferred

 Licenses & Certifications

• Youth Mental Health First Aid Preferred

 Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others. 

Job Description

 

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits