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Explore a variety of apprenticeship-related webinars designed to provide valuable insights, resources, and actionable suggestions for apprenticeship stakeholders. Topics include apprenticeships for justice-involved individuals, youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeship intermediaries, and more.

  • May 2026: From Regional Playbook to Effective Practice (opens in a new window)

    Highlights

    The Grow Apprenticeship California (GAC) Team hosted a National Apprenticeship Week 2026 virtual session highlighting how regional collaboration can turn apprenticeship potential into measurable impact. Drawing from the GAC 3.0 Playbook, the session featured case studies from the Central Valley Mother Lode and Los Angeles Regional Consortium, showcasing strategies to strengthen and scale Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Participants gained practical insights and actionable tools to support apprenticeship growth in their regions.

  • March 2026: Leveraging ETP for Apprenticeship Sustainability (opens in a new window)

    Highlights

    Join the Foundation for California Community Colleges, Grow Apprenticeship California, and Employment Training Panel (ETP) for an informative webinar that explains how ETP can be used to support Registered Apprenticeship Programs in California. Participants will receive a preview of ETP’s apprenticeship strategy, learn about how ETP can be leveraged to support apprenticeship program sustainability, and get answers to common questions and misconceptions around access and eligibility.

  • February 2026: Demystifying ETP as a Workforce Development Resource (opens in a new window)

    Highlights

    Join the Foundation for California Community Colleges and the Employment Training Panel (ETP) for an engaging training series designed to help workforce and apprenticeship stakeholders understand and leverage ETP to strengthen their programs.

    It begins with an overview of ETP and its benefits for diverse workforce entities, then explores how ETP can be leveraged for apprenticeship strategies, and concludes with hands-on guidance for application planning and timelines. Through these sessions, participants will:
    Gain a clear understanding of ETP’s role in workforce development and apprenticeship programs
    Gain clarity around common questions or misconceptions about ETP
    Learn how to use ETP as a resource for long-term program sustainability

  • March 2025: Empowered Through Apprenticeships: Inspiring Success Stories of Women (opens in a new window)

    Highlights

    In honor of Women’s History Month this March, the Grow Apprenticeship California team invites you to a webinar highlighting women-focused apprenticeship pathway programs that empower women by helping them overcome barriers and succeed in traditionally male-dominated sectors. Join us to hear inspiring stories from women who have thrived through these programs and achieved career success. The webinar will feature testimonials from both apprentices and training providers, showcasing the impact and benefits of women-focused apprenticeship pathway programs, including ValleyBuild and Women in Nontraditional Employment Roles (WINTER).

  • November 2024: Empowering Futures: Apprenticeships for Justice-Involved Individuals (opens in a new window)

    Highlights

    Join Grow Apprenticeship California for a transformative webinar as we explore how apprenticeships can serve as a powerful tool for justice-involved individuals re-entering the workforce. During this National Apprenticeship Week, we are celebrating the theme of Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations. Our panel of subject matter experts will discuss the benefits, challenges, and strategies of building and supporting  apprenticeship programs for justice-involved individuals reentering employment. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights and connect with leaders dedicated to driving impactful change.

  • May 2024: Forging Futures: Exploring Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities (opens in a new window)

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    Join Grow Apprenticeship California for an enlightening presentation from Dev/Mission on youth pre-apprenticeships, followed by an engaging fireside chat featuring former Dev/Mission pre-apprentices, in celebration of Youth Apprenticeship Week 2024!

     

  • November 2023: Breaking Barriers to Employment Through Apprenticeship (opens in a new window)

    Highlights

    Hear from our esteemed Breaking Barriers colleagues in a panel highlighting the intersection of Breaking Barriers and apprenticeship work, as well as the unique role that community-based organizations can play in increasing access to apprenticeship statewide.

  • May 2023: What are Apprenticeships and How Do We Prepare Youth for Them? (opens in a new window)

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    Hear the Grow Apprenticeship Team discuss best practices in understanding apprenticeship level setting, myths and benefits of apprenticeship, and how to connect youth with apprenticeship programs through targeted outreach.

  • February 2023: Roadmap to Building Registered Apprenticeship Programs (opens in a new window)

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    Hear apprenticeship experts share information about the California apprenticeship investment strategy – $480 million over the next three years – and provide resources on budgets to help you understand the true costs of starting and maintaining an apprenticeship program.

     

  • September 2022: Pre-Apprenticeship Fireside Chat (opens in a new window)

    Highlights

    Discover the importance of connecting learners and workers to apprenticeship opportunities through pre-apprenticeship programming. These programs effectively provide work-based learning opportunities to help people explore potential career pathways and prepare for an entry-level apprenticeship placement.