October 20, 2025
Sacramento –
$25 million in grants for 88 apprenticeship programs will train 22,208 California workers in the skilled trades, primarily in the construction industry.
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval of $25 million in grants for 88 apprenticeship programs through the Employment Training Panel (ETP) that will train 22,208 California workers in the skilled trades. Many of those who will join the apprenticeships funded Friday are women, justice-involved individuals, veterans and people transitioning from unemployment or low-paying jobs. This announcement follows the $30 million investment announced last week in apprenticeship funding to fill high-demand jobs in health care, education, and technology