LAUNCH LA Apprenticeship Network
For Businesses
The LARC/LAUNCH LA Apprenticeship team works jointly with a network of colleges and high schools that can provide impactful training and education to new and incumbent employees. In collaboration, we will match you with the right program and partnerships based on your workforce needs. Using the apprenticeship model, you can develop a talent pipeline and upskill current employees through a combination of related classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
For more information about opportunities to partner with LARC/LAUNCH LA Apprenticeships, please contact Senior Specialist, Helene Harris, hxsparangis@pasadena.edu.
What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship programs combine classroom instruction and on-the-job training, allowing apprentices to learn specific skills for a targeted occupation. In the classroom, apprentices acquire essential knowledge, which they then apply and develop in their job roles with their employer. Ideally, apprentices will work alongside experienced staff members to further enhance their skills, building on what they’ve learned in their classes.
As apprentices continue to grow their skill set, the program encourages progress through wage increases and potential promotions, based on the employer's assessment. Upon successful completion of both the classroom training and on-the-job requirements, apprentices will receive certification from the state’s Division of Apprenticeship Standards and the federal Department of Labor, along with any academic accolades earned through their educational institution.
Benefits for Business
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Los Angeles Workforce Development Boards
Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) are groups of community leaders that help connect the workforce needs of a region with the skills of its employers.
There are a wide range of industries that are adopting and adapting apprenticeship to meet their needs. Explore all of the programs currently being offered among the LA-19 community colleges.