California Apprenticeship Council Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The Council reviewed reports regarding the Chief's administrative updates, including staffing, standards dashboard development, K-12 apprenticeship launches, and state budget allocations for workforce development and grant programs. Key business included the approval of an amendment to the COYA grant for Hawkeye Properties and Workforce Innovation, and the formation of committees for minimum industry training criteria. Reports were presented by various educational and administrative agencies on topics such as audit guide alignments, credit for prior learning, electrical certification procedures, and national apprenticeship innovation portals. Additionally, standing committees provided updates on legislation, financial management, public relations, and related and supplemental instruction policies.
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California Apprenticeship Council Legislation Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on an extensive review of the status of various legislative bills relevant to apprenticeships, including budget trailer bills, electrician certification, construction industry grant programs, contractor registration fees, and training program initiatives. Additionally, the committee received a budget update, detailing funding for RSI hourly rates, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, and specific departmental allocations. Public comments addressed concerns regarding payroll reporting, fringe benefits, and the status of bills held in the suspense file.
May 6, 2026·Board meeting
California Apprenticeship Council Second Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The meeting included an introduction of new leadership within the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and a discussion regarding National Apprenticeship Week. Key topics included the deployment of $18.6 million in training funds to apprenticeship programs, the ongoing utilization and improvement of the completions dashboard for real-time data transparency, and the introduction of two new DAS team members focused on operations and apprenticeship expansion.
Jan 29, 2026·Board meeting
California Apprenticeship Council Quarterly Meeting
The council meeting addressed several key operational and programmatic updates. Discussions included a progress report on Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) backlog reduction, funding updates for various apprenticeship grant programs including ERiCA and COYA, and the implementation of new program lookup tools. The council adopted an updated policy document on Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) administrative practices and approved revisions to California Code of Regulations 212.2. Additionally, the council heard reports from various educational agencies and committees regarding career apprenticeship bridge models, audit guide alignment, and ongoing outreach and inclusion efforts for apprenticeship programs.
