APPRENTICESHIP

The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) consults with employers to develop a skilled workforce with viable career pathways to increase productivity and strengthen our economy.

SacRT Celebrates First Female Graduate of the Bus Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) made history recently when it celebrated its first female graduate of the Bus Mechanic Apprenticeship Program, Brianna Harrison. She completed her training on April 1 and was celebrated...read more here

22 Graduates from the Apprenticeship Program at the Department of Water Resources

The Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Department of Water Resources held a graduation ceremony in May for 22 Apprentices who graduated from the O&M Apprenticeship Program as Utility Craftsworkers, Hydroelectric Plant (HEP)...read more here

Breaking Down Funding Barriers for Apprenticeship

As we all work to create new and innovative registered apprenticeship pathways for our IACA and CAC programs, it becomes pressing to identify more funding opportunities to support their growth and scalability. However, finding funding to develop and scale these programs can be daunting. To address this, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) has launched a funding page...read more here

Women in Apprenticeship Training Institute

Outreach, recruitment, retention, and leadership development for women in skilled trades have been the mission of Tradeswomen Inc. (TWI), since its start in 1979. On June 16, the mission was on full display when TWI held its annual Women in Apprenticeship Training Institute at the California State University East Bay facilities in Oakland....read more here

Kelly Mackey Receives President's Award from ASPA for Innovative Work in Public Sector Apprenticeships

DAS is pleased to announce the selection of Kelly Mackey, DAS Director of Strategic Partnerships, as the recipient of the President's Award from the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)...read more here

Revolutionizing Apprenticeship Education in California

This year marks a significant milestone for the State of California as we commemorate the 40th anniversary since ensuring that apprenticeship academic training is adequately funded. As a result of innovative policies and investments made decades ago, California is now a national leader in registered apprenticeships...read more here

Apprentice Statistics

for the quarter ending June 30, 2023

Number of active apprentices. . 90,903

Number of new registrations and reinstatements.. . 14,988

Number of active women apprentices 8,116

Percent of active apprentices represented by women.. . 8.9%

Percent of active apprentices represented by minorities... 71.5%

Number of active veteran apprentices 13,897

Number of veterans graduated in 2023. . 1,836

California Conference on Apprenticeship 2024

We are excited to announce that the next California Conference on Apprenticeship will take place in person on April 30 - May 3, 2024, at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside!

The California Conference on Apprenticeship (CCA) is a biennial event that brings together leaders and advocates from the apprenticeship community to discuss important issues and initiatives related to apprenticeships in California.

For more information, including how to register, please visit: https://www.cac-cca.org/

Division of Apprenticeship Standards

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The California Apprenticeship Council (CAC) provides policy advice on apprenticeship matters in the construction and firefighting industry.

The Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA) provides guidance on apprenticeship programs in new industries.

The California Youth Apprenticeship Committee (CYAC) works to advance youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship in California.

Both the CAC and IACA hold quarterly public meetings and the CYAC holds monthly public meetings

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