Apprenticeship Programs at Foothill College
Launch Your Career Through a Foothill College Apprenticeship Program
Boost Your Career Advancement and Earning Potential
More than 80,000 women and men working in one of over 800 occupations in California’s construction trades began their careers as apprentices. To enter the building trades, you must start as an apprentice. At Foothill College, we partner with local apprenticeship training organizations to offer instruction in several trades, combining classroom learning with hands-on experience that leads to sustainable, well-paying careers.
In addition, the construction industry’s urgent need for skilled workers creates opportunities for women to enter and advance in the field. Jobs in the trades offer women the chance for meaningful work with high wages. A woman can expect to earn 20 to 30 percent more in a construction career.
Apprenticeships in CaliforniaApprenticeship programs in California Apprenticeship programs in California are developed and conducted by program sponsors, which may include individual employers, employer associations, or joint labor-management organizations. These partnerships ensure that apprentices receive the highest quality of both hands-on training and classroom education. Foothill College individually contracts with each program sponsor to deliver related and supplementary instruction (RSI) the classroom component that complements on-the-job training. Together, these programs prepare apprentices for long-term careers in California’s most essential skilled trades. |
What Foothill College Provides
- College credit for 100-level courses.
- Montoya Act classroom hours and RSI coordination.
- Curriculum approval and quality oversight.
- Completion certificates recognized by the California DAS.
- Academic counseling, assessment testing, and basic skills support.
- Career and technical education (CTE) pathways that connect to associate degrees or transfer opportunities.
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Consider Being an Apprenticeship
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How to Apply for an Apprenticeship
Foothill College partners with local trade unions to offer registered apprenticeship programs in plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal, and electrical trades. These programs combine paid, hands-on training with classroom instruction, preparing you for state certification and long-term career success.
FAQs About Our Apprenticeships
Find answers to common questions about Foothill College’s state-registered apprenticeship programs, including how to apply, program length, costs, eligibility, and how classroom learning connects to hands-on training. Learn how apprentices gain valuable experience, earn while they learn, and prepare for skilled careers in essential trades.
