SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced continued growth in California’s apprenticeship and workforce training system, giving the possibility for Californians to learn new skills and enter the workforce. The $37.2 million investment will expand apprenticeship and workforce training opportunities statewide through two key state programs: the California Apprenticeship Council (CAC) Training Fund and the California Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP).
This funding will create 60,000 apprenticeships for Californians, bringing the total to 674,735 earn-and-learn opportunities statewide, since the Governor took office. During the Newsom administration, 1 in 30 Californians in the workforce have completed earn-and-learn apprenticeship, surpassing Governor Newsom’s goal of creating 500,000 earn-and-learn apprenticeships by 2029. This includes 245,342 registered apprenticeships since Governor Newsom took office.
