Resilient Workforce – Career Readiness Program

DAS Awardee Announcement for TEC Apprenticeship Support

Resilient Workforce Career Readiness Program for Apprentices

The Empowerment Center’s Resilient Workforce Career Readiness Program for Registered Apprentices will empower individuals to turn their struggles into strengths while bridging the gap between wellness and well-being in the workforce.

Through funded partnerships with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards and the California Department of Industrial Relations, this supportive service program builds a resilient workforce by helping YOUTH apprentices from under-resourced communities gain the support needed to complete their training programs, obtain quality employment, and secure long-term career success.

Supportive Services for California YOUTH Apprentices

For California Youth ages 16-24 who are currently registered in an active DAS apprenticeship, you are eligible to receive any and all of the following supportive services, as needed, to support you in completing your apprenticeship:

Mental Health Mondays—virtual weekly mental health check-ins to keep you on track.
Family wellness sessions—bring your support network into the conversation.
Gas cards & transportation assistance—so you make every class safe and on-time.
Laptop and Technology Assistance—so you can apply for jobs, attend remote work opportunities.
Emergency housing support—safe, short-term solutions if you’re in crisis.
Tuition-Free Access to TEC’s Community Health Worker Academy
Workforce Integration & Organizational Readiness

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am eligible to participate?

TEC’s Resilient Workforce – Career Readiness Training Program is available to individuals that meet ALL of the following criteria:

Youth aged 16-24
Currently Enrolled in a Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program in California
Currently Enrolled in an RA in Agriculture, Education, Healthcare or non-traditional industry

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, you may still qualify for TEC’s Building a Resilient Workforce Training Program. Please submit an application below for consideration in our upcoming cohort.

When can I join the 12-week Virtual Training cohort?

TEC has opened the Spring 2026 Cohort Waitlist for our 12-week, virtual CHW training program. You do not have to be enrolled in the course to receive Mental Health Monday supports on these dates:

Spring 2026 Cohort: February 2nd – April 13th, 2026 | Join us on Mondays for Weekly Mental Health Supports!

If you need supportive services now, please enroll and note your need on your application. You can participate in any of the additional supports at any time.

Can I request supportive services at any time?

Yes, TEC is currently having open enrollment for our Supportive Services menu, which includes:

Career preparation: 12-Week Virtual training in human service and employable workforce skills.
Mental Health and Wellness Supports: Virtual small group sessions and family wellness sessions.
Transportation Assistance: Gas gift cards for travel to on-the-job training.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Laptops and technology assistance to access virtual wraparound services.
Emergency Housing Supports: Access to shared housing reserved at TEC’s workforce housing facility.
3-months of post-training case management and industry mentorship ensuring long-term success

To request supportive services, please complete the Supportive Services request form below.

Are all supportive services delivered virtually?

TEC is providing weekly virtual mental health small group sessions, family wellness sessions, and a 12-week training program all virtually via ZOOM.

For Gas Cards and Laptops, Registered Apprentices may arrange to pick up in person at TEC’s satellite offices in Temecula and San Bernardino.

Are you an apprentice interested in becoming a Community Health Worker? Here’s the dates for our next cohort!

Spring 2026 Cohort	TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Academy
Orientation (Mandatory)	Thursday, January 29th, 2026 \| 4:00pm – 8:00pm
First Day of Class	Monday, February 2nd, 2026 \| 4:00pm – 8:00pm
12-Week Course Schedule	Monday: “Mental Health Mondays” & LIVE Lecture on Zoom \| 4:00pm – 8:00pm Tuesday: LIVE Lecture on Zoom \| 4:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday: LIVE Lecture on Zoom \| 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Last Day of Class	Monday, April 20th, 2026 Submission of Finals, Practicum Hours and Assignments
Graduation (In-Person)	Friday, April 24th, 2026

Enroll below to Sign Up for Mental Health Mondays and get Supportive Services all year long!

A Special Thank You to Our Funders!

The California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant provides funding for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to serve opportunity youth who are disconnected or are at risk of disconnection from systems such as education, employment, housing and more. TEC’s Resilient Workforce Career Readiness Program provides these comprehensive supportive services to registered apprentices across California.

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