My work revolves around partnering with educational institutions to have a meaningful effect on our workforce. I support our internship program, through which we partner with universities to bring talent here for internships. I spend time getting to know what those students are doing every day to make an impact and how I can share their stories. I also work with our high school graduate apprenticeship program, which lets students start working with Tesla while still pursuing their education.
CAREER
Training and Development Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$120,130
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+7.5% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Training and Development Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Other Job Titles Training and Development Managers May Have
Education and Development Manager, Education Director, Training Director, Training Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
My days vary. I may be traveling to different school districts or meeting with community partners in other states. My day could be spent preparing for one of those trips. I may be in the office collaborating with colleagues to make sure our trainings are ready to go. I could also be working remotely from home.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Prepare training budget for department or organization.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Training and Development Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (52%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Communications/Psy...
Graduate
Organizational Leadership
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Educational/Instru...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Being self-motivated is key. You need to always be asking questions and putting in the effort to learn in order to succeed.
Observation skills are important in this position. You need to be able to take a step back, observe what's going on, and be able to read things like facial expressions and hand gestures in order to ensure there aren't any issues in the program. It's also important to be a team player. You need to be able to work with other people and understand that everyone is different. This role requires you to be a people person while also being able to step back and work independently when needed.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Education is still by and large a very traditional field in terms of the credentials, qualifications, and experience one needs to succeed. Consequently, while it is possible to obtain high-level leadership positions through a non-traditional route, it is difficult. I would therefore recommend that someone desiring to enter the field of educational administration, whether in the public or private sector, first obtain a teaching certificate and at least 1-2 years of classroom teaching experience
College Students
Everyone
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