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.

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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

Department

Apprenticeship Program

Teacher Preparation, Social Work, and Helping Professions

Expanded Learning Apprenticeship


Teacher Preparation

Early Educator Apprenticeship Program:

  • OakTown Leaders Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Early Care & Education Associate Teacher Apprenticeship Program
  • Early Care & Education (ECE) Lead Teacher
  • Early Care & Education Teacher

Social Work and Human Services

Community Health Worker Apprenticeship:
A program supported by a California Apprenticeship Initiative grant that combines, professional mentorship, and, tuition-free, college-level, coursework.