EDC, Apprenti partner to grow local talent pipeline
Join San Diego Regional EDC and Apprenti to explore how registered apprenticeships can help employers create a pipeline of critical, diverse, emerging talent, and support our local workforce.
San Diego’s advanced manufacturing companies lead the development and production of cutting-edge, life-changing technology. EDC recognizes talent as the cornerstone of economic growth and works to leverage employer engagement, work-based learning, and unique company solutions to broaden the pool of diverse, qualified talent. Apprenti provides the resources to support employers in developing a strong diverse apprenticeship pipeline. Through Apprenti’s program, talent is sourced, assessed, trained, and placed for the company. Apprenti manages the administrative processes of registering through state and federal systems, including access to braided funding to support the investments in this program.
RELEVANT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ROLES
- Optics Manufacturing Technician
- Electromechanical Technician
- And other highly technical manufacturing roles
SAMPLE TIMELINE
- Summer 2024: Apprentices begin training in the classroom half-time, and working on the job half-time.
- Winter 2026: Apprentices complete classroom training, apprenticeship ends, and employers bring individuals on full-time.
APPRENTI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FEE
- EDC investors: $3,000 per apprentice
- Non-investors: $3,500 per apprentice
Fee covers services by Apprenti and EDC in sourcing talent, tests screening candidates, completing state and federal administrative requirements, providing ongoing apprenticeship programmatic support, and coordinating with training partners around funding and qualified curriculum. It does not include the cost of related technical instruction (which could be as low as $0) nor wages for the apprentice, which must be at least 60% of the employer first year wage paid to employees in this role at your company.
Interested in bringing on apprentices in your IT Teams? We can help with that too!
To learn more or join the cohort, contact:
Taylor Dunne
Director, Talent Initiatives
