Earn While You Learn.
An apprenticeship is a paid job where individuals learn while working. Apprentices gain hands-on experience while also completing related classroom instruction. Programs operate under state-approved training standards and prepare individuals for skilled careers across multiple industries.
What Makes Apprenticeships Unique
Students who enroll and pass apprenticeship classes through Palomar earn college credit. Students who complete all of the requirements of an apprenticeship program will earn a:
- Certificate of Achievement from Palomar College in addition to a
- Journeyman’s Certificate from the training center.
Each apprenticeship training center has different eligibility and admission requirements and interested students should contact the training center to determine the requirements for the program of your choice. General guidelines are you must be 18 years of age; be able to physically perform the work of the trade; provide verification of a high school diploma or GED certificate (requirement for most programs but not all); possess a valid California driver’s license; pass a drug test, and demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English in order to comprehend instruction in related training classes and ensure safety on the job.
Below is a list of the training centers, the training programs that each center offers, and contact information for each center. Click on one of the following links to access each training center and the programs it provides:
After reviewing the general information about each training center and program, contact the training center directly to acquire further information. All program applications are received at the training centers. Acceptance into an apprenticeship training program is determined and extended by the training center.