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 Third Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed a presentation regarding the Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) Round 2 initiatives, which focused on worksite culture, pre-apprenticeship support for underrepresented groups, and career resource hubs. Discussions also addressed feedback for the upcoming ERiCA Round 3 grant, specifically regarding funding allocations for childcare, recruitment, and worksite culture. Stakeholders emphasized the need for flexibility in grant usage, while officials clarified legislative restrictions on fund utilization and oversight requirements.
May 8, 2026·Board meeting
California Apprenticeship Council Second Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The Council reviewed several apprenticeship-related topics, including the Apprenticeship Operations updates, various apprenticeship grant programs such as the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant, and the allocation of Training Fund awards. Discussions included the current status of apprenticeship backlogs, youth apprenticeship initiatives, and the alignment of sectors with CTE frameworks. The meeting also featured updates from the California Community Colleges and the U.S. Department of Labor regarding federal guidance and circulars. Additionally, stakeholders provided reports on pre-apprenticeship programs and upcoming meetings were scheduled.
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.
