Workforce Development Manager

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About The Role

The Workforce Development Manager will play a key role in shaping the future talent pipeline for the construction and nuclear industries. This role is responsible for building and sustaining strong partnerships with local high schools with technical and vocational programs, technical colleges, universities, and workforce development organizations. The Workforce Development Manager will design, implement, and manage programs such as apprenticeships, internships, and early-career pathways that attract, develop, and retain the next generation of skilled professionals.

Responsibilities

- Apprenticeship Program Leadership: Design, launch, and manage our flagship apprenticeship programs that align with industry standards and workforce needs. Ensure programs meet state and federal compliance requirements and serve as a cornerstone of the company’s talent pipeline strategy.

- Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with high schools, technical schools, universities, trade associations, and workforce boards to establish a steady pipeline of skilled candidates, with a focus on apprenticeship collaboration.

- Program Design & Implementation: Develop and oversee workforce development programs—including apprenticeships, internships, and career pathway initiatives—tailored to the construction and nuclear energy sectors.

- Talent Pipeline Strategy: Collaborate with internal leaders to forecast workforce needs and align apprenticeship and other development programs to meet short- and long-term talent demands.

- Community Engagement: Represent the company at career fairs, community events, and educational forums to promote careers in construction and nuclear.

- Curriculum Alignment: Partner with educators and training providers to ensure apprenticeship curricula and training programs reflect current industry standards, certifications, and evolving technical needs

- Compliance & Funding: Identify and manage opportunities for grants, public funding, and partnerships that support apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

- Program Measurement: Track and analyze apprenticeship and workforce program outcomes (e.g., participant success, retention, conversion rates to full-time employment) and report on effectiveness to leadership.

Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, Workforce Development, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in workforce development, talent pipelines, educational partnerships, or related roles.

- Familiarity with construction, energy, and technical trades.

- Strong understanding of apprenticeship programs, technical training, and career pathway development.

- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.

- Ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Knowledge of workforce development funding sources, grants, and compliance requirements a plus.

- Experience developing and managing apprenticeship programs is preferred.

- Experience working within or with the construction, energy, or technical trades industries is preferred.

Benefits

- Competitive compensation packages

- 401k with company match

- Medical, dental, vision plans

- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.