Workforce Development Specialist

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! Position Summary The Workforce Development Specialist plays a key role in building and sustaining a strong talent pipeline for manufacturing and production roles by leading external workforce partnerships and supporting internal workforce readiness initiatives. This on-site role serves as a primary liaison to the South Carolina Technical College System, K–12 institutions, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW), Apprenticeship Carolina, readySC™, and other public and private workforce agencies to strengthen talent pipelines aligned to business needs. This position combines external relationship management with hands-on program execution to ensure a steady flow of skilled, work-ready talent into the organization. What you’ll do Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: External Partnerships & Talent Pipeline Development Build and maintain strong partnerships with the South Carolina Technical College System, K–12 school districts, SC Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW), Apprenticeship Carolina, readySC™, and other workforce development agencies Serve as the primary point of contact for external education and workforce partners Collaborate with partners to align curriculum, training programs, and career pathways with manufacturing and production workforce needs Partner with Apprenticeship Carolina to develop, implement, and sustain registered apprenticeship programs Partner with readySC™ to support workforce recruiting, assessment, and pre-employment training initiatives Partner with SCDEW on labor market insights, candidate pipelines, and hiring support programs Represent the organization at community events, career fairs, advisory boards, and industry forums Support development of early talent pipelines including internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning programs Workforce Program Execution Support implementation of workforce development programs designed to meet production staffing needs Coordinate hiring pipeline activities, including onboarding sessions, training cohorts, and readiness initiatives Assist in translating workforce plans into actionable, on-site execution Ensure alignment between external pipeline efforts and internal hiring demands Training & Workforce Readiness Partner with operations and L&D to support onboarding and role-based training programs Help ensure new hires from p…