SBVC's registered apprenticeship programs offer students the opportunity to work in their field while pursuing their education. These programs are designed to create a path for students to increase their knowledge through a coordinated partnership of on-the-job training and academic instruction, with structured wage increases as the apprentice gain mastery of key skills. Not only are students able to start their careers while they pursue an education, all tuition costs are also waived for courses in the program!



Programs

Get technical training in various subjects including brake and suspension, computer-controlled engines, emphasis in electrical and heavy-duty maintenance.

Access to this program is typically open to:
 Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

 Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

 Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

 General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
 AUTO 010 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology
 ELECTR 110 Direct Current Circuit Analysis
 ELECTR 111 Direct Current Circuit Laboratory
 ELECTR 115 Alternating Current Circuit Analysis
 ELECTR 116 Alternating Current Circuit Laboratory
 TECALC 087 Technical Calculations
 HMDT 042 Zero Emission Heavy Duty Truck
 HMDT 034 Diesel Alternative Fuels

Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
 Must have a California drivers license
 Must complete an introductory course at the school
 Employers may require drug test and background check
 Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions


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Combine your math and science skills with your desire to help others, and begin the journey to becoming a registered nurse. Combine legal and ethical decision making with effective and diverse instructional methods.

Access to this program is typically open to:
 Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

 Current Students

Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

 General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.

 1st Semester: NURS 150 Foundations of Nursing, NURS 151 Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
 2nd Semester: NURS 160 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family And Newborn, NURS 161 Beginning Medical Surgical Nursing
 3rd Semester: NURS 250 Nursing Care of Children and Their Families, NURS 251 Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing
 4th Semester: NURS 260 Mental Health Nursing, NURS 261 Complex Care and Leadership
 Additional General Education courses are required

Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
Must have a California drivers license
 Must complete an introductory course at the school
 Employers may require drug test and background check
 Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions


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Get the skills to become a pharmacy technician. Practice medication preparation, verifying prescriptions, maintaining patient profiles, preparing insurance claim forms, and taking inventory of medications.



Access to this program is typically open to:

 Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

 Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

 Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

 General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
 PHT-060 Pharmacy System I
 PHT-062 Pharmacology I
 PHT-064 Pharmacy Calculations
 PHT-070 Pharmacy Systems II
 PHT-071 Pharmacology II
 PHT-072 Pharmacy Clinical Experience
 PHT-074 Pharmacy Seminar

Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
 Must have a California drivers license
 Must complete an introductory course at the school
 Employers may require drug test and background check
 Entry into Apprenticeship Program may require a long time
 Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions


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Discover society's response to human need. Move on to advanced degrees or careers in social work, marriage and family counseling, school counseling, or vocational rehabilitation.

Access to this program is typically open to:
 Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

 Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

 Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

 General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship


The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.

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Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
 Must have a California drivers license
 Must complete an introductory course at the school
 Employers may require drug test and background check
 Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions


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Apprenticeship for Employers and Industry Partners

Whether you are looking for new employees to drive your business forward or provide meaningful opportunities for your current employees to grow, SBVC’s Apprenticeship program provides employers with a path to develop a highly-skilled workforce. SBVC works closely with each employer to design programs that meet their needs and connects them with qualified apprenticeship candidates.

To get started as an employer partner, email cly@valleycollege.edu for more information.



Frequently Asked Questions

Apprentices have their tuition waived while they are in the Apprenticeship Program.
Contact Christina Ly at cly@valleycollege.edu
The Apprenticeship Programs last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the program and pathway you choose.
You will earn a State Apprenticeship Certificate upon completing the Apprenticeship Program. If the program at your school offers a degree in the program you choose you may work towards that degree while you are in the program.
Wages vary and are determined by the employer that you interview with and are hired by. Each employer has a wage scale for each position that they offer.