Workforce & Education

Second Chance Apprenticeship Readiness Program

Our key vocational training initiative is our Los Angeles Second Chance Apprenticeship Readiness Program, an 11-week cross-sector partnership between the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the LA/OC Building Trades. All program participants are paid livable wages during cohort training prior to being placed directly into union apprenticeships. We have served over 413 participants (adult and TAY) thus far, with a 75% graduation rate and 82% placement rate of graduates. In the Los Angeles area, there is a need for skilled occupational credential programs, such as those in renewable energy.

Through a cohort program partnership with In-Charge and Logitech, our young members can take advantage of training to become Electric Vehicle Maintenance Technicians. The training is centered around Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) with special emphasis on EVSE Maintenance, EVSE Troubleshooting and EVSE Commissioning. Youth completing the program will have the opportunity to select between a technical or non-technical track. The technical track includes training in Computer Aided-Drafting & Manufacturing while the non-technical track includes training in Project Management.

Our mission is to help Members find jobs post-release and simultaneously establish family-supporting careers that will set them up for continued success and economic mobility.