The Californer - California invests .7 million to support 8,270 apprenticeships in key industries

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~ Sacramento, CA - In a move to support economic growth and job creation in California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the state will be investing $24.7 million in 65 apprenticeship programs across key industries. This is the second round of funding for the Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF) program, which aims to provide Californians with the skills they need for good-paying jobs.

The AIF program focuses on creating earn-and-learn pathways in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, education, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and the public sector. This round of funding will support 8,270 apprentices who will have the opportunity to earn an average wage of nearly $32 per hour.

Governor Newsom stated that this investment is part of a bottom-up approach to ensure that Californians have access to the skills needed for high-demand careers in every region of the state. He also emphasized that these apprenticeships represent thousands of opportunities for individuals to jump into new careers and bring in higher wages for their families.

California has set a goal to serve 500,000 apprentices by 2029 and has already served 190,915 apprentices to date. The state continues to be a leader in registered apprenticeships.

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This announcement comes on the heels of Governor Newsom's unveiling of the California Jobs First Economic Blueprint yesterday. This framework will guide the state's investments in key sectors over the next decade with a focus on driving sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs. The complete Economic Blueprint will be released early next year along with $120 million in funding for "ready-to-go" job-creating projects statewide within the next three years.

Katie Hagen, Director of California's Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), expressed her support for this investment stating that it reflects California's commitment to providing skilled talent for various labor sectors while also creating opportunities for individuals to train for high-demand careers and earn a paycheck.

For more information about this announcement, please visit the official press release. In other recent news, Governor Newsom also announced that Native American communities throughout California will receive over $91 million in state funding for affordable housing and homeless interventions through the Tribal Homekey program and the Tribal Homeless... Additionally, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom led a Gender Equity Summit on women's health and safety in collaboration with the California Partners Project. The summit brought together thought leaders, advocates, and experts to discuss important issues surrounding gender equity.

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