A professional who directs and coordinates vocational training programs for public school system, according to board of education policies and state education code. Responsibilities include:

• Confers with members of industrial and business communities to determine human resource training needs for apprenticeable and nonapprenticeable occupations.
• Reviews and interprets federal and state vocational education codes to ensure that program conforms to legislation.
• Prepares budget and funding allocations for vocational programs.
• Reviews and approves new programs.
• Evaluates apprenticeable and nonapprenticeable programs, considering factors, such as selection, training, and placement of enrollees.
• Plans and develops joint programs in conjunction with other members of education staff.
• Organizes committees to provide technical and advisory assistance to programs.
• Coordinates on-the-job training programs with employers, and evaluates progress of enrollees in conjunction with program contract goals.