| Better Youth, Inc. & Local 871
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Monday, April 27 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Exploring Union Pathways:
Better Youth will share how we build a comprehensive workforce pipeline for foster and system-impacted youth—integrating pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship pathways with a robust support model designed to improve persistence and completion. Attendees will gain insight into our industry-aligned creative career tracks, along with recent program outcomes and key employer partnerships.
IATSE Local 871 will introduce attendees to the fundamentals of unionism and the critical role unions play in supporting workers. The session will cover how Local 871 advocates for its members in the entertainment industry, the benefits of union membership, and the various pathways to joining the union.
Note: This presentation will promptly begin at 9:30 am during the regularly scheduled IACA Homeless & Foster Youth Subcommittee meeting.
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https://dir-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/82059559470?pwd=TmNKLzJXMzdEOFV2Yk1aM0JmbGFsQT09
Password: 20192019
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https://www.betteryouth.org/
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| NPower
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Monday, April 27 @ 12 - 12:30 pm
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Your Tech Future Starts Here – Info Session with NPower:
Discover how NPower’s tuition-free training can prepare you for high-demand careers in IT, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
NPower is a national non-profit, offering tuition-free technical training programs in IT, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing. Our programs give you the opportunity to earn industry-vetted certs such as the CompTIA Tech+, CompTIA Security +, Microsoft Azure, Google IT Support and many more. In addition to tech skills training, we offer a personalized program that involves professional skills-building, mentorship, and social support services with the goal of placement in permanent jobs, paid internships and apprenticeships in tech.
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Webinar topic: NPower
Register link: https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/r36889b0a601d499111567c9ef5500bb8
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https://www.npower.org/locations/california/
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| AGC Apprentice-ship & Training Trust
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Tuesday, April 28 @ 8-9 am
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Careers in construction through an Apprenticeship or AGC Apprenticeship is like college for construction workers where your classroom is a construction site.
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Webinar topic:
AGC Apprenticeship & Training Trust
Register llink: https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/rad63557a5d5eb7d2346cb85400f8654f
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https://www.agcsdatt.org/
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| Youth Build
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Tuesday, April 28 @ 12 - 1 pm
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In this one hour webinar, YouthBuild Charter School of California (YCSC) will share how we prepare opportunity youth (youth ages 16-24 who were previously disconnected from work and school) or career pathways and apprenticeships through education, hands-on training, and leadership development. YCSC and its YouthBuild program partners offer opportunities for hands-on job training, pre-apprenticeships, work-based learning, and career exploration in several fields, including construction, culinary arts, and advanced manufacturing (COYA).
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RSVP Form Link: jotform.com/260836647902060
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/81235057751
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https://www.youthbuildcharter.org/
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| Kollab Youth
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Wednesday, April 29 @ 9 - 10 am
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Kollab Youth is a free Workforce Development program designed for students ages 14–19, with a paid, CA DAS-Registered Pre-Apprenticeship program available for alumni ages 17+.
Through Kollab Youth, you’ll explore exciting careers in tech, healthcare, business, finance, the arts, STEM, the trades, and other high-paying, in-demand industries. You’ll connect with real industry professionals who are here to mentor you and guide your journey. We also provide certification stacking and personalized career and college coaching, helping you build your resume, develop your skills, and gain access to paid internships and apprenticeships that set you up for success.
Start your journey of opportunity and invest in your future with Kollab Youth!
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/M8h3gi3FSgq79n1jj0XgcA
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https://kollabyouth.org/
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| Propel America
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Wednesday, April 29 @ 10 - 11 am
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Propel America launched its first medical assistant apprenticeship program in Los Angeles in fall of 2025 in partnership with the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC) and their member health centers.
Propel is actively growing our next cohort and is recruiting both apprentices and additional employer partners to partner with us.
Alongside partners like Loyola Marymount University, Unite LA, and Goodwill SoCal, we are thrilled to be building a model to address a critical talent need in Los Angeles.
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/r6b4ac01f94fb46ef6f6e40d85ce0f459
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https://www.propelamerica.org/laxma
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| California Firefighter Joint Apprentice-ship Committee (Cal-JAC)
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Wednesday, April 29 @ 11-12 pm
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Webinar topic:
California Firefighters Joint Apprenticeship Committee
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/r2d65e66d2de584cd33f5a4822b99e326
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https://www.caljac.org/
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| Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)
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Wednesday, April 29 @ 12:00 - 12:30 pm
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Learn & Earn Career Pathways Through Apprenticeship:
Join Nicole Pacada, Strategic Business Advisor with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), for an interactive lunch drop-in session to help youth explore pathways to earn and learn through Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). Participants will learn the differences among registered apprenticeships, internships, and pre-apprenticeship programs and gain practical tools for searching for real apprenticeship opportunities in California. This hands-on session includes live demonstrations, audience participation, and guidance on next steps toward training, employment, and long-term career success.
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/ree0e9ec2ee6ad1474f3695919b106648
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https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/
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| Moreno Valley College & Tomorrow's Talent LLC
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Thursday, April 30 @ 9 - 10 am
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Bridging People to Passion
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TBD
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https://tomorrowstalent.org/
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| Oxnard Union High
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Thursday, April 30 @ 10:00 - 10:30 am
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The Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) will present on its free career assessment and exploration tools, as well as the development of the Relevant Employment Apprenticeship Designed for Youth (R.E.A.D.Y.) Apprenticeship Program. This innovative program offers students a structured pathway into the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field, providing hands-on experience and preparation for careers that involve working with school-aged children.
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/r181e382cccfa7f95933ebb288c35b7ca
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https://www.oxnardunion.org/departments/educational-services/career-education/apprenticeship-programs
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| San Bernardino Community College
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Thursday, April 30 @ 10:30 - 11:00 am
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Explore apprenticeship opportunities with San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD). SBCCD is the proud home of Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College and the Economic Development & Corporate Training center where innovative pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships are developed and administered.
Our programs provide real-world experience, industry recognized credentials, and dedicated mentorship to support your professional growth and long-term career advancement.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career with SBCCD Apprenticeships!
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/r181e382cccfa7f95933ebb288c35b7ca
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https://sbccd.edu/district-services/edct/apprenticeship.php
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| Healthcare Integrated Services
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Thursday, April 30 @ 11:00 - 11:30 am
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Health Care Integrated Services (HCIS) is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship sponsor operating school-based health clinics across 62 K–12 campuses in Los Angeles County.
Join us to learn how HCIS creates accessible healthcare career pathways: from pre-apprenticeship exploration through registered apprenticeship for youth ages 14 and up in underserved communities, including foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness. Programs are available in Los Angeles County and San Diego County, with virtual participation options expanding statewide
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/rc73478edcddc24970a04ada598d6a16b
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https://healthcareintegratedservices.org/
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| Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC Media)
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Thursday, April 30 @ 1:00 - 1:30pm
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Topic: Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC Media)
BAVC Media has welcomed our inaugural cohort of media producer apprentices with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world production experience, working not only internally with the BAVC team but with external clients such as SF Pride and other local non-profits.
Building on this momentum, BAVC Media has continually refined its existing editing pre-apprenticeship program through the COYA grant to successfully expand our reach with opportunity youth. These iterations have enabled us to successfully scale the program to support multiple cohorts, increasing access and opportunity for emerging media professionals.
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/rb2dbb1505cf71029c6386be5a4420f6a
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https://www.bavc.org/
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| California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
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Thursday, April 30 @ 2 - 3 pm
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Launch Your Career: Earn While You Learn with Apprenticeships:
This presentation introduces apprenticeship programs as a practical pathway to launching a career while earning an income, with a focus on opportunities supported by the California Apprenticeship Initiative at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. It explains how apprenticeships combine hands-on work experience with classroom learning, leading to industry-recognized credentials and long-term career opportunities.
Attendees will learn how to get started and access support services—through initiatives like this—that help them succeed.
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/r54e40aa2fc3830312dd8d1549ea54c1c
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https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Workforce-and-Economic-Development/apprenticeship/ca-apprenticeship-initiative
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| Southern California Apprenticeship Network (SCAN)
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Friday, May 1 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
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The Southern California Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) Career Exploration-to-Apprenticeship Pipeline presentation introduces a framework designed to meet the region’s diverse workforce needs and connect local youth to high-growth industries across the area. It highlights how youth can move from discovery and hands-on exposure to pre-apprenticeship readiness and successful entry into paid apprenticeship opportunities.
Participants will learn how schools, workforce partners, employers, and families across Southern California can work together to create seamless, pathways that build confidence, strengthen career identity, and launch young people into meaningful careers that support both individual success and the region’s economic vitality.
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Join Zoom Meeting
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https://www.sbwib.org/scan
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| Orange County Office of Education
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Friday, May 1 @ 11:00 - 11:30 am
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Orange County Department of Education's Registered Apprenticeship Program offers Registered Apprenticeship Program offers participants the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways while earning a paycheck and gaining real-world experience. We can support students in virtually any industry and location—not limited to Orange County—and provide dedicated mentoring every step of the way to ensure they feel supported and guided. By the end of the program, participants are equipped with the confidence, experience, and job-ready skills needed to step directly into a career.
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https://ocde.zoom.us/j/7870873812?omn=83668826005
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https://ocpathways.com/
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| Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)
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Friday, May 1 @ 12:00 - 12:30 pm
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Learn & Earn Career Pathways Through Apprenticeship:
Join Nicole Pacada, Strategic Business Advisor with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), for an interactive lunch drop-in session to help youth explore pathways to earn and learn through Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs).
Participants will learn the differences among registered apprenticeships, internships, and pre-apprenticeship programs and gain practical tools for searching for real apprenticeship opportunities in California. This hands-on session includes live demonstrations, audience participation, and guidance on next steps toward training, employment, and long-term career success.
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Register link:
https://cdss-cfs.webex.com/weblink/register/r67049d61d733905e5c76c872979be263
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https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/
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| STRIVE Community Health Institute
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Friday, May 1 @ 1 - 2 pm
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Apprenticeship College Pathways
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TBD
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https://striveca.org/
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