Youth Education Navigator
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Job Summary
The Youth Education Navigator supports high school-aged youth at risk of not completing their high school diploma (HSD) GED or equivalent credential. This role ensures access to tutoring vocational training and precollege programs while developing personalized education plans and connecting youth to career exploration and life skills resources that promote long-term success.
- Identify and engage youth at risk of not completing their secondary education.
- Develop individualized education plans that align with academic and career goals.
- Facilitate access to tutoring GED/HSED programs vocational training and precollege initiatives.
- Connect youth to career exploration opportunities including job shadowing internships and workforce readiness programs.
- Refer youth to life skills programs covering financial literacy time management communication and other essential competencies.
- Collaborate with schools community organizations and W-2 staff to ensure coordinated support.
- Monitor academic progress and provide ongoing encouragement and guidance.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services progress and outcomes.
- Uphold confidentiality and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and program regulations.
Qualifications :
Required
- Associates degree in education Youth Development or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth in educational or social service settings.
- Knowledge of secondary education systems and alternative credentialing pathways.
- Strong communication and motivational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Preferred
- Bachelors degree in a related field.
- Experience with W-2 youth programs or similar initiatives.
- Familiarity with local education and youth development resources.
- Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong) a plus.
Additional Information :
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.Equus Workforce Solutions® is the most comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America, assisting over a million job seekers and thousands of employers annually. We are drivers and collaborators for workforce systems cha ... View more