Six years ago, California Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out an ambitious goal to expand California’s apprenticeship system to serve 500,000 apprentices by 2029. Today, California’s apprenticeship programs are booming, thanks in part to increased funding and state support. But while progress is significant, the California Community College Chancellor’s Office aims to do more.
This report from Jobs for the Future and California Community Colleges analyzes the current state of the apprenticeship landscape, identifies promising practices, and recommends strategies to expand access, equity, and economic opportunity for Californians through apprenticeships.
The report also guides colleges in designing strategies for expanding apprenticeships and strengthening partnerships with state agency partners.