Apprenticeship Experience Statewide Coordinator

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation seeks a qualified vendor to serve as a statewide coordinator to expand apprenticeship (pre‑apprenticeship) experiences across all public high schools. The contractor will provide coaching, technical assistance, employer engagement, and develop a reusable apprenticeship blueprint while delivering quarterly reports and a final sustainability plan. The work is flexible in delivery (virtual and in‑person) and must stay within a $93.75 hourly rate cap, with a maximum annual budget of $300,000. The contract is initially for one year, renewable up to three years. • Coach schools and district representatives using the “Start Today SD” toolkit to implement apprenticeship experience models. • Build and maintain employer partnerships in priority sectors (healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, cyber/IT) and develop worksite agreements and mentor guides. • Produce a statewide apprenticeship blueprint, quarterly narrative + data reports, and a final sustainability plan outlining post‑contract continuation. • Manage all reporting, data collection, and communication with DLR; travel within SD as needed and attend three state events plus one out‑of‑state conference annually. • Adhere to an hourly rate ceiling of $93.75 for all staff and stay within the $300k annual funding limit.