Construction apprenticeship is a series of programs developed to train individuals to become skilled workers in the Construction Industry. Each of the programs have been approved by the California Apprenticeship Council and are monitored by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Each of the programs is also Federally registered. The programs combine both classroom training (where the apprentice learns the theory of the trade) along with on-the-job training (where the apprentice gains practical experience) in the below listed trades.
Occupation: Carpenter
Cutoff Date: Open Enrollment
Length of Program: A minimum of a four (4) year program of not less than 4,800 hours of on-the-job training
Dot Number(s): O*Net 47-2031.01
California Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa County, El Dorado, Fresno, Kern, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo
Minimum Qualifications:
New applicants to this program must meet the following requirements:
- 17 years old or older
- High school graduate (diploma, GED or California Proficiency Test)
- Provide proof of valid California DMV license
- Pass a written math and comprehension test (pass/fail).
- Pass an oral interview (advance standing will be considered)
- Pass a mandatory drug screening
What Does a Carpenter Do?
I WANT TO BE A CARPENTER!
Occupation: Construction Craft Laborer
Cutoff Date: Open Enrollment
Length of Program: A minimum of a two (2) year program of not less than 3,000 hours of on-the-job training
Dot Number(s): O*Net 47-2061.00
California Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa County, El Dorado, Fresno, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo
Minimum Qualifications
New applicants to this program must meet the following requirements:
- 17 years or older
- Provide proof of valid California DMV license
- Pass a written math and comprehension test (pass/fail)
- Pass an oral interview
- Pass a mandatory drug screening
What does a Construction Craft Laborer Do?
I WANT TO BE A CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER!
Occupation: Electrician
Cutoff Date: Open Enrollment
Length of Program: A minimum of a five (5) year program of not less than 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
Dot Number(s): O*Net 47-2111.00
California Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa County, El Dorado, Fresno, Kern, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo
Minimum Qualifications:
New applicants to this program must meet the following requirements:
- 17 years or older
- High school graduate (diploma, GED or California Proficiency Test)
- Provide transcript documenting one year of algebra (high School or College) with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Pre Algebra will not be accepted. Course description recommended
- Provide proof of valid California DMV license
- Pass a written math and comprehension test (pass/fail)
- Pass an oral interview (advance standing will be considered)
- Pass a mandatory drug screening
What Does an Electrician Do?
I WANT TO BE AN ELECTRICIAN!
Occupation: Painting
Cutoff Date: Open Enrollment
Length of Program: A minimum of a four (4) year program of not less than 4,800 hours of on-the-job training
Dot Number(s): O*Net 47-2141.00
California Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa County, El Dorado, Fresno, Kern, Mendocino, Merced, Monterrey, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo
Minimum Qualifications
New applicants to this program must meet the following requirements:
- 17 years old or older
- High school graduate (diploma, GED or California Proficiency Test)
- Provide proof of valid California DMV license
- Pass a written math and comprehension test (pass/fail)
- Pass an oral interview (advance standing will be considered)
- Pass a mandatory drug screening
What Does a Painter Do?
I WANT TO BE A PAINTER!
Occupation: Plumbing
Cutoff Date: Open Enrollment
Length of Program: A minimum of a four (4) year program of not less than 7,200 hours of on-the-job training
Dot Number(s): O*Net 47-2152.02
California Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa County, El Dorado, Fresno, Marin, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo
Minimum Qualification
New applicants to this program must meet the following requirements:
- 17 years older
- High school graduate (diploma, GED or California Proficiency Test)
- Provide proof of valid California DMV license
- Pass a written math and comprehension test (pass/fail)
- Pass an oral interview (advance standing will be considered)
- Pass a mandatory drug screening