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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: APPRENTICESHIP Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. Apprenticeships, as defined by the United States Department of Labor (DOL), are industry-driven, high- quality career pathways where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. Apprenticeships: · Consider program length, anticipated enrollment, and the ability of CalFresh E&T participants to move from subsidized employment to unsubsidized, regular employment; · Include clearly defined skill elements that are evidence-based and aligned with the E&T participant’s training plan; · Align with a curriculum (i.e., an instructor’s plan for providing training and skill development) and instruction; · Meet the skilled workforce needs of employers, in addition to helping E&T participants obtain the certificates and credentials employers use to make hiring decisions; and · Train for in-demand occupations that pay a living wage or at least be part of an articulated career pathway that leads to a living wage. Services provided to the participant vary, but below are some examples of what the participant can receive: - Fresh Success' subrecipient, Five Keys Charter Schools, provides a construction apprenticeship. The programs are thoughtfully designed to provide practical training opportunities across a variety of technical fields and career pathways. The program offers a comprehensive selection of career focused program that blend classroom instruction, hands-on training, simulated environments, and real world experience with industry professionals. Construction Trades: Participants gain essential trade skills in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and other foundational construction disciplines, preparing them for high demand careers in the construction industry. Training Environment: Hands-on workshops and simulations complement real-world site visits and mentorship opportunities with union partners. Industry Interaction: Participants engage with construction industry professionals through job site visits, apprenticeship mentorships, and union workshops. Employment Pathways: Well-prepared to enter union apprenticeship programs leading to stable, unsubsidized employment in the construction industry. Credentials: OSHA, NCCER Credential - San Diego County's partner, Kitchens for Good (KFG), provides a culinary apprenticeship. KFG offers four California State Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) designed to promote job readiness and employment in the hospitality industry for individuals facing barriers to employment. The programs offered are: • The Culinary Apprenticeship – Front-Loaded program. • The Culinary Apprenticeship – Dual-Instruction program. • The Baking Apprenticeship – Front-Loaded program. • The Hospitality Apprenticeship– Dual Instruction program. Training takes place in a simulated environment that includes lecture-style classrooms and fully equipped training kitchens, where participants engage in hands-on, work-based learning activities. Throughout the program, participants are taught and mentored by a diverse team of experienced industry professionals, 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 102/286