October 19, 2026
Sacramento –
Governor Newsom supports nearly 700,000 earn and learn opportunities, announces 49,000 new apprenticeships for Californians
“Governor Newsom today announced a $44.4 million investment to train 49,000 new apprentices through 131 programs statewide. Since 2019, California has supported more than 694,000 earn-and-learn opportunities, including nearly 267,000 registered apprentices.
From skilled trades to health care, education, and technology, earn-and-learn opportunities give Californians a direct path to in-demand careers while helping employers build the workforce they need. The latest investments include:
$28.5 million in Employment Training Panel (ETP) funding to support 64 apprenticeship programs, training an estimated 39,040 California workers.”