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ALT “The goal of this demonstration project is to establish a gold standard for how new and innovative apprenticeship programs are designed with our students’ success driving everything we do,” said California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian. “By awarding college credit for prior learning and expanding access to new certificates and degrees for current, past and future apprentices, we are meeting students where they are at and giving them the tools they need to follow their dreams.”

ALT “Apprenticeship programs are one of the most effective ways to move Californians into high-growth, high-wage jobs in new and innovative sectors,” said Labor & Workforce Development Agency Secretary Stewart Knox. “We are proud to work with California community colleges to equip workers with the credentialing and skills necessary to excel in today’s economy.”

ALT “I am honored to serve alongside Chancellor Christian and our state leaders to drive the Apprenticeship Pathway Demonstration Project,” Rancho Santiago Community College District Chancellor, Marvin Martinez said. “This project elevates the opportunity to prepare our students for well-paying jobs and develop the workforce to help businesses fuel the economy. Together with our cohort of 25 colleges, we will help our students, not only with job training but also by providing a pathway to earn units towards a bachelor’s degree.”

ALT “Maintaining a highly skilled workforce is paramount for California to maintain our globally competitive edge,’’ said Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to Gov. Newsom and Director of GO-Biz. “This new approach by California Community Colleges, alongside the Governor’s executive order, demonstrates how California continues to re-imagine supporting our workers to meet the needs of an ever-evolving economy, from agriculture to advanced manufacturing, information technology to healthcare.”