This document serves as an official notice for the Third Quarterly Meeting of the California Apprenticeship Council. It outlines the logistics for the upcoming session, including the physical location of the meeting and the provision for remote attendance via Zoom or telephone conference.
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.
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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.
Nov 6, 2025·Board meeting
California Apprenticeship Council Fourth Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The Council discussed a range of items including announcements of 2026 meeting dates and a review of hybrid public meeting regulations. Legal updates were provided regarding pending litigation, and several appeal decisions concerning apprenticeship standards were adopted. The Chief's report covered leadership hiring updates, the launch of an apprentice lookup tool, and status reports on various grant programs like ERiCA and COYA. Leadership elections were held for the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair positions. Reports were received from educational agencies and standing committees regarding audit alignments, best practices, and operational procedures. Additionally, public comments were heard concerning grant metrics, apprenticeship counseling, and compliance investigations.