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Role Description

Registered apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce; and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable nationally recognized credential.

The Vermont Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program for Electrical and Plumbing assists in setting up structured, yet flexible training programs designed to meet the specific needs of Vermont employers through on-the-job learning and related instruction. Registered Apprenticeships can be sponsored by:

• Employers
• Employer associations
• Colleges
• Labor management groups

Apprentices are required to complete 144 hours of classroom instruction for each year of their apprenticeship. The instruction program jointly established by the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) and Vermont State University (VTSU) delivers the required instruction in 48, 3-hour sessions. Students are expected to:

• Attend ALL scheduled classes
• Arrive on time
• Stay for the full 3 hours
• Be prepared to learn
• Have assignments completed

Apprenticeship tutors are needed to assist outside of the traditional classroom hours. Tutoring needs may vary depending on course/level and course syllabus requirements. Tutoring will be done remotely via Zoom.

Requirements

• Tutors must either be a graduate of the apprenticeship program OR have completed the level to which they plan to tutor successfully.

Benefits

• FLSA: Exempt, Paid Hourly
• Part-time, Temporary, up to 6 hours per week

Application Process

Applicants interested in applying please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or by date specified. However, applications received after the initial screening will be considered at the discretion of the University.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Vermont State strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. Vermont State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Ancestry
• Place of birth
• Gender
• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• National origin
• Age
• Veteran status
• Disability

In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Background Check

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.