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Electrical Training Institute (IBEW Local 11 / LA NECA)
Applications are taken online only during posted windows.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026
California apprenticeships
How to find a paid, registered apprenticeship in California: who registers programs, the official state contacts, and the Apprenticeship.gov finder.
Who registers apprenticeships in California
State Apprenticeship Agency (recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor to register programs).
Official office: Division of Apprenticeship Standards (California Department of Industrial Relations) (DOL contact listing).
Verified registered programs in California (2)
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Western States Carpenters Training Fund – Bakersfield and Buena Park center
Union carpenter apprenticeship training center in Bakersfield and Buena Park.
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026
Union and employer programs open applications on their own schedules. Check each official site.
Frequently asked questions
Who registers apprenticeship programs in California?
State Apprenticeship Agency (recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor to register programs). Official office: Division of Apprenticeship Standards (California Department of Industrial Relations).
What is a registered apprenticeship?
A paid job with structured on-the-job training and classroom instruction, registered with the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency. When you finish, you get a nationally recognized credential.
Do apprentices get paid?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, usually with raises as they gain skills, and tuition for the classroom part is often covered by the sponsor.
Who registers apprenticeship programs in my state?
Either the federal Office of Apprenticeship (OA) or a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) recognized by the Department of Labor. Each state page on this site says which one, based on Apprenticeship.gov.
How do I find an apprenticeship near me?
Use the Apprenticeship.gov Apprenticeship Finder (each state page links to it with your state preselected), check your state agency's program list, and contact union training centers (JATCs) for electrical, plumbing/pipefitting, carpentry and ironworking directly. Many take applications only during set windows.
Can I use scholarships or Pell during an apprenticeship?
Sometimes. Some trade scholarships, like PHCC, IEC and NAWIC, accept apprentices. WIOA training funds can also help with pre-apprenticeship and related costs. See trade school scholarships and paying for trade school.