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Events

Event Name Date Time Sponsor Location Description Eligibility Information Website Contact Information Cost Notes
Itbiz Tech Academy Instructor led courses available quarterly.

Self-paced courses available any time.
Instructor led course: 10AM - 4PM

Self-paced course: available any time
Love Never Fails Online Cybersecurity Pre-apprenticeship program that provides digital equity and sustainable technical education for underserved community members. 16-24 years old Itbiz Tech Academy Free
Western States Joint Apprenticeship Program Application submission period open July 1 - Sept. 30, 2025 Online   Boilermakers Local #92 (Bloomington, CA)

Boilermakers Local #549 (Pittsburg, CA)
Application is Online

Apprenticeship location is TBD
Currently recruiting for the Western States Joint Apprenticeship Program.  Application submission period is from 7/1/25 - 9/30/25.  Applications will be drawn on October 20, 2025.  For general information on Boilermakers Union see: https://boilermakers.org/about  Must be 18 years old
Must have graduated from High School or equivalent (GED)
Apprenticeship Program Application Page Apprenticeship Program Contact Page Boilermaker California Local websites:

https://www.boilermakerslocal92.org/

https://www.boilermakerslocal549.org/
Kollab Youth's Fall 2025 Session Sept. 10 - Nov. 7, 2025 Kollab Youth Online Free Online workforce development program for underserved youth ages 14-19.  Sessions are given quarterly. Age 14-19 Kollab Youth Home Page Kollab Youth Fall Session Free
Lifesail with Kollab Youth October 11, 2025 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Kollab Youth Long Beach Yacht Club
6201 E. Appian Way
Long Beach, CA  90803

Join us for a special 3-hour waterfront experience designed for youth ages 14–19!
Lifesail with Kollab Youth – STEM & Leadership Development Program

Participants will:
- Learn the basics of sailing while out on the water
- Strengthen teamwork and leadership skills through hands-on activities
- Build job preparedness skills like communication, responsibility, and problem-solving

Important Information:

Space is very limited: maximum of 15 registered participants
Please only register if you are 100% committed to attending
Youth will be escorted by the Kollab Youth team.

*At this time, we are unable to invite parents, guardians, or siblings. 

Age 14-19 Lifesail Event with Kollab Youth RSVP Form Kollab Youth Home Page Free
The Futurepreneur Program August 18 - Sept. 1, 2025 Self Guided April Parker Foundation Hybrid - Long Beach, CA The Futurepreneur Program by the April Parker Foundation offers a 5-week online experience to help them turn that spark into something real.
Starting August 18, participants will receive:
• Self-paced training modules (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Financial Literacy & more)
• Weekly live workshops with business professionals
• One-on-one coaching and mentorship
• A pitch competition with cash prizes
• Graduation and celebration with peers
Age 16-24 April Parker Futurepreneur Program Free
Next Gen Fall 2025 October 7 – December 16, 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm BAVC Media San Francisco Led by experienced teaching artists, Next Gen provides a solid foundation in multiple media-making disciplines. Whether you choose video production or animation, you’ll develop practical skills through hands-on projects. Our curriculum includes:

Twice-weekly classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm
Career development workshops and industry insights
Collaborative work on real-world projects
Capstone projects to showcase your skills at the end of each semester
A collective screening/premiere and community celebration

Program Incentives:
Complete all program requirements, including good attendance and capstone projects, and receive a $250 incentive!
Next Gen is open to San Francisco youth ages 14-17. BAVC Media Nex Gen Program Nex Gen Fall 2025 Application Page Free
New Door Employment Program Ongoing New Door San Francisco New Door Ventures provides young people in San Francisco and Oakland with a path towards economic mobility. Our six-month employment program uses innovative and evidence-based strategies. Youth participate as members of a cohort, consisting of 15 – 20 interns. Young people learn with each other during their internships and support their peers. 17-24 year-old youth in the Bay Area  New Door Home Page New Door Employment Program Application Free
Strive Community Health Institute Virtual Information Session

3rd Saturday of every month

Oct. 18, 2025
Nov. 15, 2025
Dec. 20, 2025

11:00 AM Strive Community Health Institute Online Learn about  the Dual Enrollment, Apprenticeships, and College Pathways at Strive Community Health Institute.  STRIVE Community Health Institute (STRIVE) is a non-profit organization that provides education and training to students.  STRIVE is a state and federally registered and approved academic apprenticeship program that specializes in providing on-traditional pathways into healthcare, education, and management sectors.  STRIVE Institute partners with local and regional accredited colleges and universities that provide related supplemental instruction leading towards a college degree.  High School Diploma Strive Community Health Institute Apprenticeship College Pathways

Strive Community Health Institute Virtual Information Session
 

Strive Program Media Kit (brochure)

Free