Community & School Pre-Apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships

CCE’s Pre-Apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs provide young people with structured, career-aligned opportunities to “earn while they learn.” Through applied learning, mentorship, and deep community–school partnerships, apprenticeships help youth gain the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in meaningful careers.

Our apprenticeship pathways are rooted in CCE’s Powered Up Approach, which brings together educators, families, industry partners, and community members to co-design programs that reflect local goals and needs. By connecting classroom learning to real-world environments, apprenticeships create strong bridges between education and the workforce.

Pre-Apprenticeships: Early Exposure and Applied Learning

CCE’s pre-apprenticeship programs introduce youth to career pathways through:

Work-based learning experiences
Applied, hands-on projects
Credit-bearing elective classes during the school day
Mentorship from community and industry partners
Foundational skills aligned with future employment

Pre-apprenticeship students build practical experience and explore occupations of interest while receiving support from educators and mentors who guide their learning.

What Pre-Apprenticeship Students Experience

Career exploration
Professional skill development
Real-world simulations aligned with industry
Mentoring relationships
Structured opportunities to refine career interests

Students leave the pre-apprenticeship phase better prepared for continued training or full apprenticeship enrollment.

Registered Apprenticeships: Advanced Training and Employment

Registered Apprenticeships offer extended, paid learning opportunities that expand on pre-apprenticeship foundations. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there were nearly 27,000 registered apprenticeship programs in the U.S. in 2021—reflecting national growth in this proven workforce model.

CCE Registered Apprenticeships Provide:

Paid on-the-job training
Supervision and mentorship from experienced professionals
A weekly salary (up to $600 for 35 hours per week, for applicable programs)
Hands-on experience that leads to industry or civil service employment
Clear progression toward long-term career opportunities

Registered apprenticeships help youth transition into stable employment while continuing to develop the skills needed for advancement.

Registered Apprenticeships in CCE's California Educator Pathways

Thanks to a grant from the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) program through the U.S. Department of Labor, CCE has expanded its Educator Pathway to include paid apprenticeships.

The product is funded by the DOL’s Employment and Training Administration.
The content does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Registered apprentices in the educator pathway receive:
Paid on-the-job training
Teacher mentorship
Academic and credentialing support
Career-aligned coursework
Long-term pathways into certificated teaching roles

K–12 Educator Pathway (Boston Model)

In Boston, apprenticeship opportunities are integrated into a multi-year educator development pathway:

Pre-apprentice participants may enroll automatically in the Teacher Apprentice Cadet Program.Apprentices receive wraparound supports including enhanced advisories, mentor networks, and employment opportunities.
After completing a four-year college degree, apprentices are hired as Education Fellows in the Boston Public Schools.
Fellows receive additional support with licensure requirements such as exams and state certification steps.

This model creates a sustained local pipeline of future teachers.

Public Safety Pathway Apprenticeships

In the Public Safety Pathway:

Youth who complete the pre-apprenticeship may enroll in the Public Service Apprenticeship Program.
Apprentices receive supervision, mentoring, and a weekly salary up to $600 for 35 hours per week.
Completion of the two-year apprenticeship and the civil service exam results in guaranteed civil service employment.
Participants may also choose to pursue careers such as policing through additional examination routes.

This model prepares youth for civic and community service roles that strengthen local public institutions.

Why Apprenticeships Matter

CCE apprenticeships are designed to:

Strengthen youth engagement through hands-on learning
Provide economic opportunity and financial stability
Connect schools, industries, and communities
Build long-term local workforce pipelines
Support youth in developing purpose, confidence, and career readiness

Apprenticeships give young people the tools to visualize—and build—a future of meaningful work and community contribution.

Embark on a career that makes a difference.

Embark on a career that makes a difference. If you are a young person interested in public service or an employer looking to nurture the next generation of professionals, our Pre/Registered Apprenticeships offer the perfect opportunity. Please feel free to reach out to us.