Students: Interested in becoming an Apprentice?
Why wait to start your future? With an Apprenticeship, you’ll train on the job, earn around $20–$25/hour in California, and gain college credit as you learn. It’s a clear, supported pathway into careers that are hiring now.
- Start Your Career Now – Train for a real job from day one with hands-on experience.
- Earn While You Learn – Start at about $20–$25/hour in California, with pay increasing as you build skills.
- Skip the Debt – Gain college credit and career training with little or no tuition costs.
- Follow a Clear Path to Success – Get mentorship, build in-demand skills, and move into stable, full-time careers.

Registered Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with college coursework and mentorship, allowing apprentices to build practical experience while working toward industry-recognized credentials and college credit. Registered Apprenticeships in California are industry-vetted, paid programs recognized by the US Department of Labor and California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).
Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities at BCC
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Department |
Apprenticeship Program |
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Teacher Preparation, Social Work, and Helping Professions |
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Teacher Preparation |
Early Educator Apprenticeship Program:
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Social Work and Human Services |
Community Health Worker Apprenticeship: |