Interested in a construction or building career but not sure where to start?
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program will give you an opportunity to explore the various options available while also providing you with the skills needed to get started in a construction career. The program utilizes the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) which provides an overview of what each trade does, and the qualifications and skills needed. This program offers you an introduction to the tools of the trades, builds up your math skills, helps you learn about how to work safely and more.
This no cost program will prepare you for:
- Construction industry orientation
- Tool identification and use
- Construction health and safety
- CPR/BLS Certification
- OSHA Certification
- Construction-related math
- Blueprint reading
- Green construction
Additional services include:
- Participants may be eligible to earn a stipend while completing the program
- Assistance with networking and applying for jobs in your field of interest
- Participants who are parents or legal guardians of children under the age of 18 may be eligible to receive financial assistance with childcare costs while enrolled in the program
Who It's For
- Ages 17+*
- Eligible to work in the US
- Lives in San Diego or Imperial County
- Proficiency in digital literacy preferred
*Applicants under the age of 18 will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require a “Consent to Release Form” to be completed prior to enrollment by a parent/legal guardian.
This program offers help:
- With starting school or a certificate program
- Finding a long-term job
- Learning new job skills
How to Apply
Applications for this program are now open. The SDCCE cohort is held at the Education Cultural Complex, the Southwestern College cohort is held in Chula Vista and the Vista Unified School District cohort is held at the Vista Adult School. See information about each cohort below:
| Training provider | Cohort Length | Cohort dates | Application Window | Cohort schedule |
| Southwestern College: Chula Vista, CA | 16 weeks | Feb. 4 – May 31, 2025 | Open now | Tue & Wed 5–9 p.m. Sat 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Vista Unified School District: Vista Adult School | 16 weeks | Jan. 8 – April 29, 2025 | Open now | Tue & Thu, 5–9 p.m. Sat 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| San Diego College of Continuing Education: Educational Cultural Complex | 10 weeks | Feb. 24 – May 8, 2025 | Open now | Mon–Thu, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. |
To begin enrollment, complete an application by clicking the button below. Applications usually take 10–15 minutes to complete. After submission, you will receive an email with supplemental questions. Once that is submitted, our team will contact you about next steps. If you have questions, want to learn more or want help applying to the program, email us at hello@workforce.org or call (619) 319-WORK (9675).
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