The California Department of Industrial Relations announced $18.6 million in grants to support 160 apprenticeship programs in building and construction trades, funding training for over 55,000 apprentices in fields including electricians, plumbers and roofers. The investment aims to expand training capacity and meet industry needs through the California Apprenticeship Council Training Fund.
Source: dir ca. Original: https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2026/2026-33.html