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The Bay Region Center of Excellence (COE) recently released a new report, Apprenticeships in the Bay Region: An Integrated Analysis Using Workforce and Education Data, which provides an overview of apprenticeship activity across the region. The report examines apprenticeship participation using data from the California Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and California Community Colleges student enrollment data.
The report highlights regional trends in apprenticeship participation, including changes over time, geographic distribution across Bay Region counties, program enrollment at community colleges, and sector-specific apprenticeship activity. In addition, the report examines demographic characteristics of apprentices and community college apprenticeship students, including age, gender, and race/ethnicity, to better understand equity and access within apprenticeship pathways.
By combining workforce and education data, the report serves as a valuable resource for community colleges, workforce development boards, industry partners, and policymakers seeking to strengthen apprenticeship opportunities and align workforce training with regional labor market needs. The findings can support strategic planning, program development, funding proposals, and efforts to expand equitable access to apprenticeship pathways throughout the Bay Region.
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