High School Apprenticeship Program Pairs 150 Students with Union Trade Mentors

Students earn $24/hour while gaining hands-on mastery in precision electrical, carpentry, and renewable HVAC systems.

Maya Lin

Maya Lin

Oct 28, 2026•4 min read
An apprentice learns solar panel wiring under the guidance of a master electrician.
An apprentice learns solar panel wiring under the guidance of a master electrician. • Photography: Community Press Archive
Story Key Highlights
  • $24/hour paid training
  • Direct pipeline to union trade certifications
  • 100% post-graduation placement rate

The district vocational initiative is bridging the gap between high school graduation and immediate family-sustaining union careers.

Upon graduation, participants enter direct journeyperson tracks with zero student debt and guaranteed full-time employment.

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