California establishes Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program to supp…

The Frame

What this does

The program creates a new formal pathway for youth to access apprenticeship opportunities by requiring inter-agency coordination between the Department of Industrial Relations, the State Department of Education, and the California Community Colleges.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Youth apprentices

The program is intended to identify resources to support their participation in apprenticeship programs.

Division of Apprenticeship Standards

The division is tasked with administering the new program and issuing governing rules and regulations.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill creates the Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program, administered by the , to coordinate youth apprenticeship resources across state education and community college systems. Applicants must submit documentation to the Division Chief, who must then consult with the State Department of Education before approving any program.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The program creates a new formal pathway for youth to access apprenticeship opportunities by requiring inter-agency coordination between the Department of Industrial Relations, the State Department of Education, and the California Community Colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program?

The program is designed to identify and support resources for youth apprenticeships through coordination between state labor, education, and community college agencies.

Who is responsible for approving these new apprenticeship programs?

The Chief of the is responsible for approval, but must first present the application to the State Department of Education for review.

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Inter-agency coordination mandate

The bill shifts from a single-agency oversight model to a mandatory inter-agency review process involving the Department of Education and Community Colleges.

Division of Apprenticeship Standards State Department of Education California Community Colleges

Connected Entities

organizationOffice of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges“Collaborating partner for identifying youth apprenticeship resources.”Map →

organizationDivision of Apprenticeship Standards“The state division responsible for administering the new program and evaluating ”Map →

organizationState Department of Education“Required to review applications for the new apprenticeship program.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Industrial Relations“The parent department housing the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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California establishes Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program to support youth apprenticeships