California Construction News staff writer
$25 million in grants for 88 apprenticeship programs will train 22,208 California workers in the skilled trades, primarily in the construction industry.
The funding, approved through the state’s Employment Training Panel (ETP), will support apprenticeships for women, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and people transitioning from unemployment or low-wage work. It follows a separate $30 million investment announced last week to expand apprenticeship opportunities in health care, education, and technology…