Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are the gold-standard of “earn and learn” for workers and career seekers to achieve their career goals with competitive wages.
An Apprentice Gets
- A paying job; and,
- On the job training; and,
- Classroom instruction earning FREE college credit, either on or off campus; and,
- A portable, nationally-recognized credential in an industry.
Apprenticeship Occupations
- Construction trades,
- Healthcare,
- Advanced manufacturing,
- Information Technology (IT),
- And much more.
Become an Apprentice
Apprenticeship opportunities are offered through employers or program sponsors and apprenticeship courses are limited to registered apprentices. Follow these step to become one.
STEP 1: Review the program sponsor list and find an occupation you'd like to pursue.
STEP 2: To apply, contact the program sponsor from the list below and get accepted into their program.
STEP 3: The program will set up your on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Precision Manufacturing, Machine Tooling
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Check out the LLNL Apprenticeship on YouTube
Livermore, CA 94501
Burglar & Fire Alarm Technician
Western Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
333 Washington Blvd.
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(800) 809-0280
Electrician (Inside Wireman)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
14600 Catalina St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Training Location: Local 595, Alameda County, Net Zero Training Center
Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego, Inc.
13825 Kirkham Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 513-4700
Electronic Systems Technician
Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego, Inc.
13825 Kirkham Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 513-4700
Pipefitter
Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego, Inc.
13825 Kirkham Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 513-4700
Plumber
Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego, Inc.
13825 Kirkham Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 513-4700
Roofer
Independent Roofing Contractors of California
1408 W. Main St., Ste. D
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 253-4004
Sheet Metal Worker
Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego, Inc.
13825 Kirkham Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 513-4700
Sprinkler Fitter
Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 483
2549 Barrington Ct.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 782-9483
Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709
12140 Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 698-9909
Telecommunications Worker
CWA District Nine Telecommunications Apprenticeship Program
720 Charcot Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 947-0563
Early Educator Apprentice Program
YMCA of the East Bay
2111 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 255-6682
apprenticeship@ymcaeastbay.org
Kidango
44000 Old Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 897-6900
Cherry Vu
Training and Talent Development Manager
cherry.vu@kidango.org
Maria Jose Jimeno
Director of Early Learning Professional Development
mjimeno@kidango.org
Behavioral Health Specialist
Catalyst for Wellness in Community Catalyst Center
asanchez@catalyst-center.org
Community Health Worker
Alameda County Health Pathway Partnership/
Alameda County Health Care Services Agency
1000 San Leandro Blvd. Ste 200
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-2032
Dispensing Optician
California State Society for Opticians
(805) 351-2882
Automotive Repair & Machinist
Joint Apprenticeship Committees of No. Calif.
10260 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland CA 94605
(510) 545-9555
