California has the highest number of apprentices in the country, with more than 94,000 active apprentices in the state. Advocates of the program hope to boost those numbers even further.
In a proclamation for the National Apprenticeship Week, observed from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23, California Gov. Gavin Newsom reiterated his support for apprenticeship programs.
“Apprentices are pursuing sustainable, well-paying careers across many sectors in our state, and California is committed to advancing this proven strategy,” the governor said.
More than 191,000 people in California have completed a state-registered apprenticeship program since 2018, moving the state closer to its goal of serving 500,000 apprentices by 2029, Newsom said….