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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship program is a formal system of occupational training from one to five years that combines paid employment, on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare individuals for high-skilled, high demand careers, while getting paid.

Where to Find Apprenticeship Programs

California Department of Industrial Relations:
State-approved apprenticeship programs in various trades and occupations.
dir.ca.gov

American River offers programs and degrees in apprenticeships: 
arc.losrios.edu

Northern California Construction Training:

This is a free pre-apprenticeship program focused on preparing individuals for construction apprenticeships.

NCCT

Sacramento-Sierra Building and Construction Trades Council

This organization offers over 28 apprenticeship programs in various trades.

SSBCTC

CalliforniaColleges.edu 

CalliforniaColleges.edu is California's official college and career planning platform. It's free and gives you the tool to help students discover goals for life after high school.

  • Discover your interests and values.
  • Find careers, colleges, or training to reach your goals.
  • learn how to find money to pay for college.
  • launch college and financial aid applications.
  • monitor all your progress in one place. 

Californiacolleges.edu