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Region 10 Comprehensive Center Content Lead – Career-Connected Learning / CTE

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on leading technical assistance for career-connected learning and CTE across Region 10. You will support education agencies in developing career pathways and enhancing partnerships that connect education to workforce opportunities, contributing to improved student outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in CTE, career pathways development, workforce readiness, or education program leadership.
  • Strong understanding of K-12 and postsecondary education systems and career-connected learning strategies.
  • Experience collaborating with education agencies, employers, and workforce development organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development, career and technical education, or related field; advanced degree

Responsibilities

  • Lead career-connected learning and CTE technical assistance aligned with state-approved service plans.
  • Conduct needs assessments and support development of strategies to strengthen career pathways and workforce readiness.
  • Provide technical direction to subject-matter experts and partner organizations supporting CTE initiatives.
  • Facilitate collaboration among K-12 education agencies, postsecondary institutions, employers, and workforce development partners.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Strategic Planning

About the company

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MGT

  • Management Consulting
  • SME
  • 201–500
MGT is a public sector consulting firm with a 48-year track record and a forward-thinking attitude. It was established by a group of former public-sector employees to provide creative yet practical solutions to the challenges faced by local and state governments and educational institutions nationwide. The firm has successfully managed more than 9,400 client engagements nationally with a significant percentage of repeat business, reflecting a high level of customer satisfaction.Prior to working with public sector entities as consultants, most of our staff worked in government agencies as executives and managers. This insider's knowledge of government structure, operations, systems, and processes gives MGT the ability to hit the ground running from the very start of a project. Knowing every client and project is different, we have developed comprehensive internal and external resources that enable us to assemble any team required to deliver success. MGT understands lasting and meaningful changes require innovative and bold thinking, and we do not shy away from questioning everything from organizational structures and work processes to the statutes and ordinances that create and guide the work of an agency or institution. MGT is committed to offering useful recommendations that achieve real results and is ever mindful of the practical and political realities an organization may face. Our mission is to provide high quality, value-added consulting solutions that exceed the expectations of our clients. Our purpose goes beyond...to power the work of the public professional in order to advance the lives of the citizens they serve. This purpose reflects a social conscience that gives added meaning to the quality services we provide to our customers. We model this philosophy within our own organization by encouraging community involvement, seeking challenging and creative projects, and supporting a cooperative and rewarding work environment for our employees.

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Job description

Content Lead – Career-Connected Learning / CTE 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Full-Time 

Location: Remote, US-based 

WHO WE ARE: 

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.  

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.  

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.  

ABOUT THE REGION 10 COMPREHENSIVE CENTER: 

MGT leads the Region 10 Comprehensive Center (R10CC), a five-year initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide evidence-based technical assistance and capacity-building support across Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Center partners with state, regional, Tribal, and local education agencies to strengthen educational systems, improve instructional practices, and support sustainable improvements in student outcomes. Through state-driven service planning, professional learning, coaching, and targeted implementation support, R10CC helps education agencies advance priorities in literacy and numeracy, high-quality instructional materials, school and district improvement, and career-connected learning. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

Lead technical assistance focused on career-connected learning, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and postsecondary and workforce readiness across Region 10. You'll guide service design, coordinate specialized expertise, and support education agencies in developing high-quality career pathways and strengthening partnerships that connect education to workforce opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead career-connected learning and CTE technical assistance aligned with state-approved service plans. 
  • Conduct needs assessments and support development of strategies to strengthen career pathways and workforce readiness. 
  • Provide technical direction to subject-matter experts and partner organizations supporting CTE initiatives. 
  • Coordinate with external partners providing specialized CTE and workforce development expertise. 
  • Support state and local education agencies in aligning CTE programs with academic standards, industry expectations, and regional workforce needs. 
  • Develop and review implementation tools, professional learning materials, and technical assistance resources. 
  • Facilitate collaboration among K-12 education agencies, postsecondary institutions, employers, and workforce development partners. 
  • Support targeted professional learning, strategic planning, and technical assistance engagements. 
  • Monitor implementation progress and use performance data to inform continuous improvement. 
  • Build education agency capacity to sustain effective career-connected learning programs and partnerships. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

  • Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development, career and technical education, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 
  • Significant experience in CTE, career pathways development, workforce readiness, or education program leadership. 
  • Strong understanding of K-12 and postsecondary education systems and career-connected learning strategies. 
  • Experience collaborating with education agencies, employers, and workforce development organizations. 
  • Familiarity with industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning, and career pathway frameworks. 
  • Experience designing and implementing technical assistance or education improvement initiatives. 
  • Strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation skills. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to analyze education and workforce data to inform program improvement. 
  • Commitment to expanding access to high-quality career preparation opportunities. 

WHAT WE OFFER:  

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects and professional development opportunities for career growth. 

As part of the Region 10 Comprehensive Center, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with education leaders and technical assistance specialists across five states, supporting initiatives that strengthen educational systems and build lasting capacity to improve student outcomes. 

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:   

  • Flexible paid time off  
  • 5% 401K matching program  
  • Equity opportunities  
  • Incentive and bonus programs  
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave  
  • Flexible spending accounts  

Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:  

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage  
  • Life insurance  
  • Short and long-term disability coverage  
  • Income protection benefits  

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.  

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