Internships and Apprenticeships

Internships and apprenticeships are a great way to gain employment experience and build your resume. Interships are generally for a short period of time, sometimes without pay, and are coordinated through your community college or university. Apprenticeships are programs that actually train you in a profession and are a first step towards a career in the trades, such as construction, electrical, plumbing, etc.

Here are some contacts for you to find further information:

State Building and Contruction Trades Council of California - This organization has a great web site for foster youth wanting to join an apprentice program. You can visit their web site www.sbctc.org.

The Division of Apprenticeship Standards - Their web site lists 77 different vocational career opportunities. Visit their web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Apprenticeship/index.htm .

Electricians - Shasta/Butte Electrical JATC - Conact Dwight Evans at (530) 241-2468 for information on electrician apprenticeships.

Sacramento Job Corp - Free training to persons age 16 to 24 for careers, GED, cash allowances, medical and dental care, meals, housing, sports and recreation, college opportunities and job placement. The Northern California recruiter is Belinda Contreras at 1-800-698-3769, extension 2230.