Earn while you learn!

ABC provides training in: Electrical, Electronic Systems Technician (EST), Sheet Metal, Plumbing, and Pipefitting.

As an apprentice, you will receive paid on-the-job training with no tuition fees, but still earning college credits.

You graduate with life-long job mobility, skills that you can take anywhere, and debt-free.

https://abcsd.org/future-apprentices/

Earn while you learn with on-the-job training and education

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• Carpenter
• Cement Mason
• Drywall Finisher
• Drywall Lather
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Laborer
• Painter

Hawthorne Cat’s ThinkBIG apprenticeship program teaches you how to service Cat equipment using cutting-edge diagnostic and maintenance systems, advanced technologies and high-tech tools.

ThinkBIG combines classroom work with hands-on learning in the field and in state-of-the-art labs, so students see technologies in real-world applications.

https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/career-areas/dealer-technician/thinkbig.html

San Diego County Office of Education Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship Training information video

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State certified apprentice training programs (5-year program)

• 960 hours of classroom instruction
• 8000 hours of on-the-job training

• Specification and blueprint reading
• Sketching and drafting
• CAD (computer aided drafting)
• Welding
• Testing and balancing of air systems
• HVAC service work
• Green Technologies

San Diego County Office of Education & Carpenters Union Apprenticeship information video

CARPENTER CRAFTS

• Acoustical Installer
• Cabinetmaker / Millworker
• Carpenter
• Drywall Applicator (IS)
• Floor Layer / Worker
• Insulator (IS)
• Lather
• Millwright

• Modular Furnishing Installer
• Pile Driver
• Plasterer (IS)
• Residential Carpenter
• Scaffold Erector
• Terrazzo Finisher
• Terrazzo Installer

Virtual Tour

Contact: Reiner Hopfner

https://www.swcarpenters.org/training/

https://www.swctf.org/become-a-carpenter/

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• Commercial Inside Wireman Apprenticeship
• Residential Wireman Apprenticeship
• Low Voltage (Sound and Communication Installer: Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Apprenticeship

3 training locations in California

San Diego location is in Sorrento Valley

"Sampling of Programs Offered"

• Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Asbestos
• Automotive
• Bricklayer
• Carpenter
• Cement Masons
• Culinary & Pastry
• Drywall-Lathing
• Electrician
• Firefighters
• Floor Coverer
• Hardwood Floor Layer
• Ironworker
• Lithographers
• Machinists
• Meat Cutters-Sausage Makers
• Mill Cabinet
• Operating Engineer
• Painter
• Plasterer
• Plumber
• Power Lineman
• Roofers & Waterproofers
• Sheet Metal
• Solar Turbines
• Sprinkler Fitter
• Surveyors
• Trolley

More Information Click HERE

Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries and how to become an apprentice.

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San Diego County Office of Education & ETI & IBEW Apprenticeship information video

Apprentices can learn in two areas through ETI - inside wiring electrical and telecommunications/sound technician. Apprentices work during the day at training assignments with contractors (employers), who pay the apprentice directly for time worked. Apprentices may be sent to work anywhere in San Diego and Imperial counties.

Apprentices attend school two nights per week two semesters during the year (ETI operates on a trimester year). Our apprenticeship classes are credited through Palomar College, San Marcos, California. All classes are held in classrooms and labs at our training facility in San Diego and/or Imperial Valley.

https://etiedusandiego.org/career-opportunities/

This program is located in San Diego and is a partnership between the US Navy and Southwestern College to provide skilled tradespeople to perform maintenance and repair work on naval vessels and other equipment. Apprentices attend college and trade classes at the apprentice school at NAS North Island and on the job learning at one of 3 sites: NAS North Island, Naval Base San Diego or Naval Base Point Loma. Apprentices also become federal employees with federal employee benefits of annual and sick leave, health insurance, accrual of retirement benefits and group life insurance. This is a 4-year program.

Click here to learn more about pay and find out how to apply for this unique program

• Machinist
• Welder
• Marine Machinery Mechanic
• Rigger
• Pipefitter & Temp Service Pipefitter
• Electrician & Temp Service Electrician

• Electronics Mechanic

MiraCosta College video tour

• Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Certificate
• Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Brew Tech Certificate
• CNC Operator Certificate
• CNC Programming Certificate
• Electronics Certificate
• Engineering Technician Program
• Fabrication Certificate
• Machinist Technology Program
• Unmanned Systems (ROV/Drone) Operator Technician Certificate
• Welding I Certificate

Engineering & Machinist program video

Automotive Technology program video

Welding program video

Palomar College partners with local unions to train new apprentices to earn certificates while earning college credits at the same time

https://www.palomar.edu/wcce/apprenticeship/

Carpentry (AP C)
Drywall/Lather (AP DL)
Inside Wireman (AP IW)
Plasterer (AP PL)
Sheet Metal (AP SM)
Sound Technician (AP SC)

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• Miramar's Automotive program is one of the best in the United States and has unique training opportunities for specific makes of vehicles
• Automotive Technology program information and program video
• Toyota T-TEN program information and Toyota/Lexus T-TEN program video
• Honda PACT program information and Honda PACT program video
• MOPAR CAP program information MOPAR CAP program video
• Aviation Operations
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Computer & Information Sciences
• Computer Business Technology
• Diesel Technology - includes Hawthorne Cat equipment

click here Career Education Programs

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Advanced Transportation & Logistics
• Agriculture, Water & Environmental Technologies
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism
• Energy, Construction & Utilities
• Health Care
• Information Communication Technologies & Digital Media (includes sound recording technology)
• Life Sciences & Biotechnology
• Public Safety & Services (Police, Fire, EMT, Paramedic)

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Machinists and Technicians make and design parts and equipment for a variety of applications

• Drafting and Design CAD/CAM Technology
• Electrical Engineering Drafting & Design Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Drafting & Design Technology

Trade & Industry Department

Click here https://www2.palomar.edu/pages/ti/

Palomar program video

• Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration see video
• Auto Body Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Cabinet Furniture Technology
• Diesel Mechanics Technology
• Public Works Management
• Water & Waste Water Programs
• Welding Technology

San Diego Mesa College virtual campus tour

Mesa College YouTube channel

Click here for detailed information on each program

• Architecture
• Building Construction Technology Inspection
• Computer Business Technology
• Computer & Information Sciences
• Computer Programming

• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting
• Fermentation Management
• Health Information Technology
• Multimedia 3D Animation and Modeling
• Multimedia Digital Video
• Multimedia Interactive Media Production
• Radiologic Technology
• Veterinary Technology
• Web Development

• Allied Health and Nursing
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Occupational Therapy
• Orthopedic Technology
• Nursing
• Respiratory Therapy
• Telemetry /ECG/EKG Technician Program

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Environmental Control Technology
• Electricity
• Electronic Systems
• Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering
• Engineering
• Machine Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Plumbing & Plumbing apprenticeship
• Technical Illustration
  
• Music and & commercial music production

Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public, accredited community college. It has one of the top-ranked plumbing programs in the country. LATTC Orientation video

Campus Tour video

LATTC Pathways video tour

Pathways at LATTC:

• Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing
• Applied Sciences
• Business and Civic Engagement
• Construction Maintenance and Utilities
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Design and Media Arts
• Health and Related Sciences

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Santiago Canyon is located in Orange, CA (Orange County)

You earn while you learn and are paid a wage from the first day you're hired. You're making money at no cost to you for the training. In addition to the on-the-job training, you will attend related and supplemental instruction in the classroom.The Apprenticeship Program at Santiago Canyon College, in conjunction with various employers and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, offers training in the following programs:

• Carpentry-Acoustical Tile, Drywall/Lather, Drywall Finisher, Plastering
• Carpentry-Concrete, Finish Carpentry, Framing, Tilt-up
• Carpentry-Millwright
• Carpentry-Pile Driver
• Cosmetology
• Electrician-Inside Wireman, Sound Installer
• Maintenance Mechanic and Electrician
• Operating Engineers-Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Duty Repair, Inspection, Rock Products Industry
• Power Lineman
• Surveying-Survey Chainman, Chief of Party

Orange Coast College is one of the highest ranked community colleges in California and is located in the south Orange County city of Costa Mesa. Campus Tour video

OCC YouTube channel

One of the few community colleges that has on campus student housing available!

Orange Coast Career Advantage offers programs within 13 career clusters. Career Clusters are groups of jobs and career paths that are included within the same broad field of work or industry sector.

OCC A-Z Career training list with links to programs

Explore Programs in:

• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Aviation Science
• Professional Mariner program and waterfront campus video
• Architectural Technology
• Construction Technology
• HVACR Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Neurodiagnostic Technology
• Polysomnography Technology
• Radiologic Technology

and many more...

The Work Ethic Scholarship Program is about recognizing people who understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. These are hardworking men and women who will keep the lights on, water running, and air flowing. These are people who show up early, stay late, and bust their tails day in and out. These are the people we want to reward.

https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/

This organization is funded by companies and organizations related to the transportation industry to help develop trained technicians and move them to the industry.

https://techforce.org/scholarships/

Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, Porch will award a $2,000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students.

https://porch.com/resources/scholarships

https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/welder-training-scholarship

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The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those who identify as a female/woman and are studying community college, baccalaureate, or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.

https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp

https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants/ashrae-scholarship-program

There are not enough skilled technicians for the demand in CNC machining. The CNCMachines.com scholarship is a yearly scholarship awarded to exceptional students working towards a degree or certification in manufacturing, engineering, or related fields. Applicable degrees include certifications, certificates, associates, bachelors or masters. The total award of this scholarship is $2,500. This Scholarship renews and accepts new applications every September and funds are awarded to the ideal student May of the next year.

https://cncmachines.com/scholarship/apply

Want some help getting your degree in engineering? Apply for the ASPE Alfred Steele Scholarship. Up to $3,000 in scholarship monies may be awarded each year to qualified applicants. The deadline is January 31!

This scholarship is named in honor of Alfred Steele, PE, a long-time member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and a visionary and pioneer in advocating education and professional development for plumbing engineers and designers.

The Alfred Steele Scholarship is limited to ASPE members and their immediate families who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are in or plan to attend a college, university, or technical school on a full-time basis (minimum 12 credit hours), enrolled in an engineering program.

https://www.aspe.org/membership-global-community/membership/alfred-steele-scholarship/

The Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation provides scholarships to women who intend to enter or advance within the automotive industry. Applicants must also be women who are North American citizens. Applications from members and non-members are welcome. Candidates must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college program and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are awarded quarterly.

• Award Amount: $2,500
• Application Deadline: Applications are accepted any time

Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. See the link for eligibility criteria

Awarded to one underclass (freshmen through junior class) high school student, one high school senior class student, and one college student, these tool scholarships are designed to lessen the financial burden students face and allow them join the ranks of the skilled machinists, CNC operators, welders and exacting craftsmen that make up the fabric of the manufacturing industry. See the link for eligibility and other information.

https://www.travers.com/scholarship

Applicants for the WAI scholarships must be an active member of Women in Aviation International by October 1 and may apply for up to three scholarships. Online scholarship applications available July 1.

https://www.wai.org/education/guidelines

AGC offers scholarship opportunities to current professionals, and students pursuing an education and career in construction. Students must be enrolled in either a certified training, pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program, as well as those attending a two- or four-year degree program at a college or university.

Deadline for applications is August 15

https://www.agc-ca.org/resources/workforce-development/scholarships-giving/

The Home Depot Foundation has pledged to invest $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople and bridging the opportunity gap through its Path to Pro program.

Home Depot wants to help create the next generation of skilled trade leaders by providing scholarships to further your education.

http://www.myscholarship.app/home-depot-foundation

Pep Boys is helping support automotive technicians of tomorrow through its annual Find Your Drive Scholarship Program. The program will award two $10,000 and six $5,000 scholarships to assist with educational expenses for the following school year. Applications are being accepted each year with a deadline in late May.

https://careers.pepboys.com/scholarship-form/

OBAP is dedicated to supporting minority interests and placement in aerospace careers. To date, OBAP has awarded $5.8 million in scholarships to more than 470 diverse recipients nationwide. The scholarships, made available through strengthened partnerships with key carriers and aviation-related businesses, allow award recipients to advance or pursue diverse aviation-related careers.

https://obap.org/outreach-programs/scholarships/

https://www.latinopilot.org/scholarships

https://whirlygirls.org/scholarships/

OBMG’s scholarships help to support minority representation and placement in maritime careers.

These scholarships, made possible by our members and donors, provide assistance and encouragement to Black and other minority undergraduates who are full-time students and pursuing a career in the maritime and engineering professions. Each year the scholarships are named in honor of individuals who have fostered minority involvement in the maritime profession or have made sacrifices and meritorious contributions and therefore epitomize the organization’s founding mission “to assist and encourage”.

https://www.obmg.org/general-information

https://wistainternational.com/our-work/ics-scholarship/

Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades.

The NMRA scholarship is awarded annually. Funds for the scholarships are raised by NMRA members, Affiliate Members and non-members. The scholarship program begins accepting applications in the spring annually and recipients are selected during the summer.

https://nmraonline.org/about-nmra

From The American Public Power Association, for students accepted or enrolled in a full-time technical/trade school, accredited college, or university. Scholarships for $2,000, $4,000, and $5,000 are available.

Student Guide to DEED Scholarships

https://www.publicpower.org/grants-scholarships

https://www.publicpower.org/deed-funding-students

The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a professional organization of African Americans in the energy industry. Through its Scholarship Program, AABE seeks to help increase the number of African Americans, Latino, Latinx and Native Americans (underrepresented minorities) in energy-related fields. By doing so, we help our nation address a critical need and a challenge to our future economic vitality in the world market.

Click here for eligibility criteria, more information and the application link.

IEEE Power and Energy Society Scholarship Plus Initiative - Power and energy engineers work with some of today’s most exciting technologies, developing solutions to problems that affect our lives and lifestyles. First-year students are encouraged to apply for the PES Scholarship.

https://www.ee-scholarship.org/about-the-scholarship

Northwest Lineman College is a for-profit private vocational technical school.

LEARN HOW TO SAFELY CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE NATION'S POWER GRID.

Northwest Lineman College YouTube channel

LEARN THE TOOLS AND METHODS OF NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING GAS PLUMBING, METERING, AND TESTING.

LEARN HOW TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE THE NATION'S 5G, DATA, WIFI, RADIO, CABLE, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS.

UTI is a for-profit trade school and has several programs for technician training and locations across the United States. FAFSA free federal aid, scholarships and grants can be used to attend UTI.

UTI YouTube channel

UTI offers technician training in the following areas:

Diesel

Motorcycle

Marine mechanics

Welding

CNC machining

Collision repair

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute

Marine Mechanics Institute

Nascar Technical Institute

Spartan is a for-profit private trade-technical school that has been in operation since 1928

Locations in Los Angeles, Riverside and Tulsa OK

https://www.spartan.edu/. Spartan YouTube channel

Skywest Airlines Pilot Career Pathway - Skywest Airlines will assist cadets with education and training costs

Women in Aviation scholarships

FAFSA free federal aid, scholarships and grants can be used to attend Spartan.

Explore programs in the following areas:

• Flight
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Aviation Maintenance Technology/Airframe and powerplant
• Aviation Electronics (avionics)
• Nondestructive testing technology/quality control management
• Bachelor's degree in Technology Management

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PIA is a non-profit private trade school with 501(c)3 status

Locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and South Carolina PIA YouTube channel

Women in Aviation scholarships

FAFSA free federal aid, scholarships and grants can be used to attend PIA.

PIA’s specialized Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) and Aviation Electronics Technology (AET) programs provide hands on skill-sets based on aviation industry practices, but transferable into a diverse set of related occupations. Our aviation maintenance program will prepare you for an exciting career as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified aircraft mechanic, and our aviation electronics (or avionics) program leads to opportunities as a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensed avionics technician.