Externship and Career Services Advisor

Apex Technical School, a trusted vocational institution serving New York City since 1961, is seeking a dedicated Externship and Career Services Advisor to join our team. At Apex, we are committed to providing high-quality training programs in the skilled trades that prepare students for meaningful and lasting careers. In this role, you won’t just be helping students secure externships and jobs—you’ll be guiding them through an important transition from the classroom to the workforce. By building relationships with employers, supporting students with professional development, and providing one-on-one guidance, you’ll play a vital role in shaping their future success. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in students’ lives while being part of a well-established school with a mission that has changed lives for over 60 years.

Compensation: $25/hr 

Responsibilities

• Assist students with professional development activities, including resume writing and job readiness.
• Match students with appropriate externship sites at the completion of their in-class training.
• Ensure students begin externships within required timeframes.
• Track and monitor student attendance and progress at externship sites.
• Communicate student performance to Department Program Head; arrange advising or remedial sessions as needed.
• Collect, verify, and file all required paperwork from students and externship sites.
• Meet with students upon externship completion to provide job placement support and preparation.
• Develop and maintain new externship and job placement sites.
• Conduct at least one on-site visit during a student’s 200-hour externship.
• Contact externship site supervisors weekly to discuss student progress.
• Prepare and submit externship and placement data and reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years related practical work experience

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.

Apex Technical School is an adult vocational technical school located in Long Island City, New York, that provides top-tier vocational training in high-growth trades. Founded in 1961, Apex serves about 1,400 students annually with seven 900-hour certificate courses in skilled trades including refrigeration, automotive service, auto body, welding technology, electrical and advanced electrical, plumbing and construction. Apex certificate programs are highly regarded and have been shown to have a substantial positive impact on economic mobility—leading to entry level careers.

Apex is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and licensed by New York State Department of Education Apex offers job placement assistance, financial aid and work-study jobs to those who qualify.
Website: https://apexschool.com/